Hey guys,
My radiated tortoise developed this around three weeks ago. I have been treating it with diluted betadine and silver sulfadiazine. I stopped the betadine treatment after two weeks because I heard that due to its harshness, it can actually hinder healing. Right now I am just applying silver sulfadiazine daily. It has been three weeks already and the issue is still there. It didn’t expand but it didn’t heal much as well. The area is hard like regular shell and no smell. Should I still continue with the same treatment? I wish I can take it to the vet but I am currently in Shanghai so that wouldn’t be possible as the city do not have reputable reptile vets. Should I continue with this treatment or add athlete food cream as well?
Thank you
My radiated tortoise developed this around three weeks ago. I have been treating it with diluted betadine and silver sulfadiazine. I stopped the betadine treatment after two weeks because I heard that due to its harshness, it can actually hinder healing. Right now I am just applying silver sulfadiazine daily. It has been three weeks already and the issue is still there. It didn’t expand but it didn’t heal much as well. The area is hard like regular shell and no smell. Should I still continue with the same treatment? I wish I can take it to the vet but I am currently in Shanghai so that wouldn’t be possible as the city do not have reputable reptile vets. Should I continue with this treatment or add athlete food cream as well?
Thank you