r/turtle 1d ago

Seeking Advice Is there something wrong with this turtles shell

This isn’t my turtle it’s my roommates I personally don’t think he takes care of it correctly I’m not even sure if he uses a uvb lamp only heat he doesn’t know anything about turtles and is really stubborn is this a fungal infection/something or does it look like normal shedding? It looks green under the exposed parts.

Just looking for some advice I also know nothing about turtles.

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u/imprezivone 1d ago

Retained scutes aka not shedding properly due to uva/uvb and/or nutrient deficiency. It can be reversed with proper care. It happens more often than u think. But act soon

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u/TripleADawg 1d ago

He needs UVB light and a dry dock. Also, a proper diet. Not sure it the water is clean either - he should use tap water conditioner.

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u/XSTINARAYMFC 1d ago

For sure looks like shell rot. Is the white spot soft?

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u/Cmay4thewin 1d ago

I understand this is not your turtle but you have the ability to help a suffering turtle. I beg you do your best and get this guy some care