Painted turtles keep scratching their heads and the bottoms are tuning a little brown?

Hi I recently was given two baby painted turtles. The bottom of one turtle has turned brown and am not sure what to do for him. It would seem that maybe this is a bacterial infection?? It also share the tank with another turtle who seems to have a little brown starting on the bottom shell. What should I do. They also are consistantly scratching their heads what does this mean. thanks for your help.


Sincerely Amy Comfort

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Oct 01, 2009
Pics please
by: Anonymous

Was wondering what sub-species of Painted turtles you have, how they are set up, water temps, basking temps, food offered(how much, how often). Filtration used, size of tank (and how much water) and pics of what you are describing would help us better help you.

Sep 30, 2009
Sick Turtles
by: Anonymous

I would definitely take them to a vet who knows about turtles. If one is ill and you keep them in the same container, you are pretty much guaranteeing that both will become ill.

I'm not an expert, but what you describe would worry me if those were my animals.

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