The first time I bought a tortoise, I was deceived by a black-hearted businessman because of my inexperience. I bought the turtle and put it at home. The turtle died within a week, so it is very important to learn to distinguish the health of the turtle Of course, it is not only necessary to understand turtles when buying turtles, but also in the process of raising them, so as to facilitate timely treatment of turtles!

1 、eyes

When checking the turtle's head, use your thumb and forefinger to clasp the back of the head when it's not paying attention, and move very quickly, otherwise once it is retracted into the shell , it's hard to check. If the turtle peels too much, it may be caused by skin problems or imbalanced nutrition.

The turtle's eyes should be very clear and bright. If it is found that the eyes and the face are swollen and more tears are formed, it means that there is a problem with the eyes. In addition to eye problems, such as infection, foreign body, corneal trauma, or cataract, the most common cause is conjunctivitis caused by vitamin A deficiency, especially during development.

2. Ears

The tortoise's ear does not resemble the outer ear of a normal mammal, it is a closed tympanic chamber behind the eye. A common problem with the ear is an abscess. An abscess sometimes causes secretions to pass from the Ostrich canal into the back of the throat. This often results in cellulitis in nearby tissue, or the pus becomes hard and concentrated.

3. Nose

If the tortoise has respiratory tract infection, it is often found that the front of the nose is wet. Even in severe cases, there will be pus-like secretions, and this situation must be dealt with quickly, otherwise the consequences will be very serious and even cause death.

4. Mouth

It's not always easy to check a turtle's mouth unless you move quickly and kowtow when you're not ready Otherwise, once the glans is retracted into the shell, it will be difficult to pull it out. If necessary, anesthesia is the last resort. After opening the mouth, pay attention to whether there are erythema, bleeding spots, necrosis, jaundice or caseous disease as the basis for disease diagnosis.