Looks exactly like my dogs back right now, and we have a bad case of the fleas. I am calling an exterminator tomorrow, I would recommend doing the same and getting her treated with Front line and a flea collar

He is a fancy mouse btw.

No.  Not at all.  Please get your turtle to the vet.

Then whomever is caring for your turtle needs to get it to the vet.

Honestly, I’ve never encountered it before, but I would imagine – assuming this is an aquatic turtle – that it’s due to infection from bad water.

Is this an aquatic turtle or is this a land turtle? Aquatic turtles live in the water.

And you’re changing the water daily? Hmm. Are you treating the water to ensure it’s safe?

Well, my guess still goes to infection. Unfortunately this *may* require prescribed meds from your vet. As I am NOT a vet, I cannot tell you exactly what might be needed.

He should be okay. Watch his movements for the husks to pass and monitor his behavior and eating much more closely for the next couple of days.

What’s the matter?

of what?

Ask if you can job shadow your local vet to see if its what you really want to pursue. Volunteer at local animal shelters. When you can get a job try working as a janitor at the local vet or shelter. Get involved in the animal care field and study hard to make sure your grades will help you get scholarships to a good school. You could also try working with a local farmer? I grew up on a farm and you learn a lot about animal care quickly- and you often help vets with the large breed animals. I helped our vet inoculate our goats cause someone had to calm them down. Their are a variety of options and volunteer work looks great on college applications as well as giving you valuable experience.