My yellow bellied slider has soft white stuff hanging off him?

Question

i have 2 turtles and 1 has whitish stuff hanging from his chin does anyone know what this could be??

Answer 1

he is most likely shedding. its just a sign that he is growing. to be safe watch his eating habits. a turtle that doesnt eat it usually a sick turtle.  if he seems to be in good health and it goes away in a little over a week than its just shedding.

Answer 2

Fungal infections” are fairly common among red-eared sliders, especially younger ones. If you notice what looks like a light layer of cotton on your slider’s shell or eyes or in its mouth, this is most likely some form of fungal infection. It can be alarming, most infections in their EARLY  stages are fully treatable at home. If a fungal infection remains untreated, however, it can spread across the entire body and cause serious harm to your turtle.

Immerse your red-eared slider in a warm saltwater bath for about half an hour each day, using a soft sponge to gently scrub the infected regions.@ gallons of water 1/4 cup salt . You can also treat patches of fungus with topical applications of a mild antiseptic, such as povidone-iodine. As long as the problem isn’t severe, you should notice signs of recovery within a day or two, and a full recovery in about 10–14 days.

If your turtle has a persistent fungal infection that home treatment isn’t curing, take it to the vet for treatment. Several medications are available that can address a fungal infection if it hasn’t spread too far.”

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Contact the “herpetologicalsocieties.com, for a turtle vet in your city and state

Answer 3

its a beard lol