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Something wrong with shell

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Ok well I got this little guy from some lady who had him in a 5 gallon. I've had him like 3-4 weeks. He is currently size of quarter and it's a midland painted turtle I believe. Well he started getting a spot on his shell I started to brush his shell a little so get the crud of it. You can see in photo a little still around edges but he was getting restless and didn't want to stress him to much. So dead in the middle of the shell is question it looked like he had a small scratch when I got him like grain of sand size but I'm not sure. He is very active getting to be stronger swimmer got in 20 gallon long with sand base some rocks and some drift wood. Loves eating weening him over from pellets now from meal worms. So anybody can you help.
 

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It could potentially be a fungal infection, especially if the previous owner was keeping him in unsanitary conditions. If so, it would require medication. I'd recommend a vet visit.
 
Ok talked to the local reptile guys and they thing fungal too. I took two pictures today hopefully these are better
 

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A fungal infection could be fatal, but is quite treatable if you have the correct medication and the tank is kept clean. Vet action immediately.
 
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