RED EAR SICK

Question
I HAVE 2 TURTLES ONE IS SICK HAS SOMETHING O SOMETHING COME OUT OF HE  HEAD ON BOTH SIDES ONE BIG BALL ON EACH SIDE and they are big baal  and i don't no what it is

Answer
That sounds like what is called an 'ear abscess', even though it is not really the ear that is infected. The better term is 'aural abscess'.

This can be caused by a vitamin A problem, other diet problem, dirty water, cold temps, stress, etc. It can also be a secondary result of a different infection.

This really should be treated by a vet. It involves minor surgery, antibiotics, and analyzing the turtle's cares to deal with the root problems.

If you cannot afford a vet bill, you can TRY home treatment, but it usually does not help in time. The home care would be:
- Look at a good care site, such as http://www.austinsturtlepage.com or http://www.redearslider.com to learn about the cares these turtles need, and then make whatever changes are needed to make things right.
- Separate out the sick turtle so it does not infect the others.
- Boost the temps in the water from 75-80F to about 80-85F.
- Treat the turtles with either Stress Coat (a fish medicine) or Turtle Sulfa Dip- but not both. Follow label directions.

Good luck!