Vol. 10, Issue 10, Part B (2025)

Shell fractures are common in chelonians and represent a significant clinical challenge due to the risk of infection, prolonged healing, and functional impairment. Traditional repair techniques such as orthopedic plates, screws, and resin composites often require specialized equipment, general anesthesia, and carry inherent risks, including infection and coelomic penetration. This report describes the successful management of a shell fracture in a red-eared slider turtle (Trachemys scripta elegans) using an innovative, non-invasive, and economical technique. A 6-year-old female turtle weighing 3.5 kg presented with a right dorsolateral carapace to ventrolateral plastron fracture following a fall. Stabilization was achieved using sterilized clothing hooks fixed with instant super glue, reinforced with 26-gauge cerclage wire and topical tissue adhesive for sealing fracture line. Obligation to efficient surgical intervention, adequate post-operative care has resulted in uneventful recovery.