The money turtle lives in water and feeds mainly on earthworms, as well as fish, shrimp, insects and some plant foods in the river. Turtle disease prevention is extremely important for owners. Common diseases of the money turtle are: fungal disease, bacterial intestinal bleeding, colds, pneumonia and esophagitis.

Disease control:

1. The main enemies are: rats, snakes, wild cats, mosquitoes, ants, etc., and measures to prevent these natural enemies must be taken.

2. Turtle Pond should be chosen in a leeward sunny place with good ventilation and a quiet environment. Especially in indoor breeding, turtles should often be placed on the balcony to bask in the sun.

3. Keep the water clean and hygienic, change the water frequently, and disinfect frequently.

4. Sufficient nutrition, fresh food and variety.

5. Timely treatment of illness, especially for infectious diseases, timely measures should be taken

Prevention and treatment of gastroenteritis

Causes: temperature drop, stale food and water quality Caused by the difference.

Symptoms: The stool is yellow, green or dark green, with a small amount of mucus, and in severe cases it is brown or blood red, and food intake decreases or does not eat.

Prevention and treatment: oral or intramuscular injection of dithrin, berberine and chloramphenicol.

Prevention and treatment of colds

Colds are mostly caused by temperature changes or bacterial infections. If the treatment is not timely, it may lead to pneumonia, etc. Therefore, it must be treated in time.

Symptoms: turtles The nostrils are blocked, the mouth is often opened, coughing if there is a sound, and the color of the tip of the nose turns dark, indicating a fever

Causes: sudden hot and cold temperatures, excessive temperature difference between day and night, frightened by wind, bacterial infection, etc.

Prevention: increase nutrition and enhance resistance, such as taking vitamin C. You can also add antiviral oral liquid to the feed, etc.

Treatment: adult turtle: Amoxian 250mg, Bilitong one capsule, once a day. Young turtle: Amoxian baby granules one pack, Bilitong children's potion