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Thanks Debbie,
It happened again after I reintroduced him into the terrarium after a long spell in "solitary confinement". It healed after he shed once, and he looked great. This time, the injury is much more severe.
But I think I've solved it. He was getting attacked by another larger juvenile. This time's wound shows ... ouch ... bite marks. And it's not just on his shell, but some on his neck. It's been really stupid of me to take so long to realise it. I think the wound heals fine, it's just that the other turtle attacks him in his weak spot, which is a healed injury.
Anyway I'm back to square one, and I'm starting a new stretch of healing. . I've fashioned a proper, separate terrrarium for him, and he'll just stay alone. I thought that he liked company because he was extra active in the terrarium, but what he needs is some deep water and gravel to dig in, because now he is just as active alone, and he's feeding well. He looks fine.
Anyway, I may just change my medication, since it is an antibacterium which just prevents infection rather than help healing. What can I use to help a wound heal faster?
Thanks again for all the help!
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