What is the difference between the Chinese pond turtle and the pearl turtle?

Turtles, as fairly typical reptiles, have always been very popular. Today I would like to introduce to you the difference between the Chinese pond turtle and the pearl turtle. Let us take a look together!

1. The difference between the Chinese pond turtle and the pearl turtle

You can tell them apart by their appearance. The Chinese pond turtle has patterns on both sides of its head, while the pearl turtle is the Chinese striped-neck turtle, which has a large black patch on its head. The difference is fairly obvious, so there is no need to worry too much when keeping them.

2. Common diseases of turtles

1. White eye disease:

The turtle's eyes become inflamed and gradually turn grayish-white and swollen. The cornea and the area around it become ulcerated due to inflammation, and the outside of the eyeball is covered by a layer of white secretion, so the turtle cannot eat, and may even go blind and gradually die. The cause is an injury to the eyes combined with poor water quality, which leads to infection.

The treatment method is: apply chlortetracycline eye ointment to the affected area, 2 times a day; chloramphenicol eye drops can also be used. It is best to let it bask in the sun for 2 hours every day (not direct scorching sun), which helps reduce inflammation. The terrarium must be disinfected.

2. Skin rot disease:

Any part of the turtle's skin develops ulcerated lesions and the affected area swells. If not treated immediately, it will lead to death in the later stages. The treatment method is to place the sick turtle in water with a small amount of oxytetracycline. Do not use too much water. After soaking for half an hour, keep it dry (not absolutely dry), or apply chlortetracycline eye ointment.

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