Cleaning that moss off a turtle

[ScottRamsay]

I got a turtle and it's shell has heaps of moss (I think it's called moss) stuck to it's shell. I took a bit off but it was realy stuck to it. Should I take the rest off or does the turtle need it for some reason?

Thanks

 

[tenacres1100]

don't remove it, you may damage it's shell, make sure the water is clean and get it to bask more, even if you have to do it youself by putting it a box for an hour or two a day

there a good books on keeping turtles that you can buy for about $10.

 

[amazonian]

Wasn't there a post the same as this earlier today?
Where has that gone?

 

[ScottRamsay]

Wasn't there a post the same as this earlier today?
Where has that gone?

I don't know I usualy only go in the sale catagory

 

[ScottRamsay]

don't remove it, you may damage it's shell, make sure the water is clean and get it to bask more, even if you have to do it youself by putting it a box for an hour or two a day

there a good books on keeping turtles that you can buy for about $10.

I have one it dosn't say anything about it

 

[tenacres1100]

I have one it dosn't say anything about it

page 36 keeping long necked turtles says ; Algae problems can be prevented with clean flowing water and adequate basking facilittes
Removal is slow and may consist of several gentle scrubs with iodine solution or 1%copper sulphate solution

 

[Eastern Snake Neck]

Algae on turtles is natural and harmless. Leave it there.

Remember that turtles can feel contact on their shell. Unless you enjoy the feeling of someone holding you down and scrubbing your head until you are bald, then don't do it to your turtle.

For 'informed' advice on turtles, switch to this site:
www.australianfreshwaterturtles.com.au

Regards,
Michael.

 

[-Peter]

page 36 keeping long necked turtles says ; Algae problems can be prevented with clean flowing water and adequate basking facilittes
Removal is slow and may consist of several gentle scrubs with iodine solution or 1%copper sulphate solution

Time to relegate that book to the quaint old but totally out of date shelf.

 

[cement]

This is ground hog day

 

[tenacres1100]

Time to relegate that book to the quaint old but totally out of date shelf.

ok but it's the latest keeping long-necked turtles by Australian Reptile Keeper

 

[-Peter]

ok but it's the latest keeping long-necked turtles by Australian Reptile Keeper

Always thought those books were a bit thin.

 

[Eastern Snake Neck]

The book is a guide, but it is not as current as the site Peter and I have recommended to you.

So, here's the link again:
www.australianfreshwaterturtles.com.au

Regards,
Michael.