If you suspect that your Map turtle has mouth rot, please call your vet and schedule a checkup as soon as possible. Only a veterinarian professional can diagnose mouth rout and prescribe appropriate treatments. Mouth rot is a common health concerns that can occur as the result of stress, trauma, environment, poor nutrition, or other underlying illnesses. It can appear as inflammation of the gums and oral cavity or as large amounts of mucus in the mouth. Treatment may begin with determining the primary cause of the infection and starting medications accordingly. For instance, if the cause is due to poor nutrition or poor environment then your vet may suggest a change in diet and feeding routine plus an adjustment to the living environment (i.e. warming or cooling the temperature). The inflammation will be treated, abscesses drained, and the area will be flushed with an antiseptic and covered with an antibiotic as prescribed by your veterinarian Upper Arlington, OH. Click here.