How to have a physical examination for pet turtles?

As the owner of the tortoise, he has the responsibility and obligation to be responsible for the health of the tortoise. In addition to the usual diet and daily life, "serving" is good, and their physical discomfort and minor illnesses and disasters also need us to find them in time. In order to treat and recuperate in time, ensure the health of turtles and reduce the burden on their owners. Especially some turtles that have just arrived home need to be carefully examined. In order to avoid being found sick in time, it is not only difficult to raise, but also not good if mixed culture may infect the otherwise healthy turtles. It is also helpful to give the turtle a small physical examination from time to time. So, what aspects should this physical examination start from? ?

First, walking tools-Four-legged turtles are often injured by fighting, scratching or biting. This requires more attention in the usual feeding to avoid infection and cause a larger area of rotten skin. Of course, under the armpits of the limbs, you can also look at it from time to time to see if there is rotten skin. Of course, this also needs the cooperation of the turtles.

Second, the "life-saving weapon"-mouth. What the owner usually sees is the outside of the turtle's beak. If there is nothing unusual about the bird's beak outside, it looks good. But it contains more information. But it is inconvenient to pry open things that are generally not easy to see. If you have the habit of feeding (referring to feeding food into the tortoise's mouth), you can take this opportunity to open the tortoise's mouth and see how it is. If the flesh color is naturally shiny, there is nothing unusual.

Third, listening is essential-ears. Turtles don't have outer ears like mammals. The membranous part behind the turtle's eyes is the turtle's ear. Generally, turtles' ears are normal. Cysts often appear in the ear, and once found, they need timely treatment.

Fourth, the "life pore"-the nose. Normal tortoises have unobstructed nostrils and two air outlets. But sometimes water takes up some water, so it seems to be temporarily blocked. Don't make a mistake, think it's blocked. Generally, turtles have respiratory problems. They often feel wet in front of their noses, sticky to the touch, and sometimes bubble. This needs to be dealt with in time.

Five, "the window of the soul"-eyes. If it is a timid turtle, when the owner picks up the turtle, his neck will still be exposed, so it is much easier to observe the turtle's eyes; If you meet those timid people, you can grab the back of your head with your thumb and forefinger when you are not paying attention, so that you can't shrink in; Or put your head down and gently squeeze the turtle's hind legs so that your head will stick out.

The eyes of healthy turtles are clear and bright, and the eyeballs are thorough and not turbid. If you find that the turtle's eyes are dull, swollen or white, unless they are too dry, they often shed tears, indicating that the turtle is not normal. And often scratching your eyes, or closing your eyes, all indicate that there is something abnormal. Of course, the eyes only show symptoms. In addition to the eyes themselves, it may be caused by malnutrition and so on.

? The general physical examination of turtles is so much. If the owner is careful, he can also pay more attention to turtle dung, including whether it is shaped, digested and colored, which is helpful for food structure and food intake adjustment. There is nothing unusual about the state of swimming and the desire to eat. Can be used as a reference.