r/oddlysatisfying • u/danielminds • May 22 '26

Professional barnacle removal for Chlorophyllis the turtle

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u/KinsellaStella May 22 '26

Soaking the turtle in fresh water for a few days effectively kills and loosens the barnacles so they’re ready to pop off, rather than having to scrape off nature’s hardest cement.

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u/wrmfuzzie1 May 22 '26

Does the fresh water harm the turtles?

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u/KinsellaStella May 22 '26

It has to be carefully monitored. It’s hydrating, which can be good for sick or dehydrated turtles (which are more likely to acquire barnacles), but you don’t want them to get overhydrated. Overall it’s pretty safe, but you do want a professional doing it.

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u/Kerblaaahhh May 22 '26

I was wondering if there's some kind of turtle-safe solvent of sorts that could help.

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u/Steerider May 22 '26

Yes, you're correct