Originally Posted by
SDTurtle
Thanks for the suggestions. I took him to a vet today and he said that discoloration on the tail end of his plastron is from an infection. He ordered some antibiotics and warm water/extra basking heat while he heals, and said he should be OK.
With respect to the water temp, the vet said our weather isn't ideal, but it's not like it's so bad for him I need to find him a new home. But he said while he's getting better higher temperatures should help.
By the way, I've previously tried one of the links given to Austin's Turtle Page. The message boards require and admin to approve your registration, I think, and I've tried a couple times and not gotten anything back. Does anyone use that board, and maybe have a POC I could get in touch with?
Thanks!