Second opinins on shell damage, please

tony79

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Franklin managed to escape his outside enclosure, and crossed paths with the neighbors German shepherds. He ended up with 5 punctures on top of his shell, and 2 small ones on the bottom. I've been told to use fiber glass to patch him up after the wounds heal. He's a 7 year old Herman's. Since he's still growing, if I keep them clean, and covered, will they knit themselves over time, or do I have to repair him to keep dirt, and water out? He seems to be recovering well, and the only thing different, aside from him being a bit more timid, with good cause, is that he seems to spend a lot more time under his light. Any advice would be appreciated.
 

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It is no longer recommended to seal up shell holes with fiberglass. Too bad you didn't post pictures so we'd have a better idea of the damage. I'm inclined to say leave it alone, and make sure flies don't lay eggs on the wounds, but I'm hesitant to give that advice without actually seeing the injuries.
 

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I've got to change his dressings in an hour or so. I'll get some pictures then. Thanks for having a look. None of the vets in my city specialise in reptiles, they just tell me that they really like them. Doesn't exactly inspire confidence at $90 an hour.
 

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I've got to change his dressings in an hour or so. I'll get some pictures then. Thanks for having a look. None of the vets in my city specialise in reptiles, they just tell me that they really like them. Doesn't exactly inspire confidence at $90 an hour.
 
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