How to deal with the disease of the yellow-headed temple turtle:

1. Nail rot: Nail rot is one of the most common diseases for the yellow-headed temple turtle.

Therapeutic method: mild rot carrion, the yellow-headed temple tortoise can heal itself by strengthening the light and improving the water quality. For more serious rotten nails, all loose and rotten dead nails need to be removed manually, then cleaned and disinfected with hydrogen peroxide, and then coated with potassium permanganate powder. If it has reached the level of severe decay and odor, it needs to be injected with antibiotics for treatment.

2. Gastroenteritis: Gastroenteritis is more common in places with large temperature changes During the season, the appetite of the yellow-headed temple turtle will decrease significantly, the weight will be lost, and the turtle will be loose or jelly-like.

Treatment: For mild gastroenteritis, fasting and warming can be adopted to allow the yellow-headed temple turtle to empty the body of toxins and recover on its own. Severe yellow-headed temple turtles require oral metronidazole, tinidazole and other medicines, and supplements with multivitamins and lactobacillus tablets.