Hi my baby turtle has a black spot on its shell.

Updated On February 20th, 2019

Pet's info: Reptile | Turtle | 1 year and 1 month old

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

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You can use a soft bristled toothbrush to gently scrub the area. Maintain clean water and provide a health, balanced diet along with adequate UVB lighting and vitamin supplementation. all these will promote shell and overall health. Monitor for spread, bleeding, lethargy, loss of appetite, softness or pitting. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles. If you can provide the species of turtle and an image or two in a new post, we may be able to provide more specific advice.

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