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Turtle Drowning

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Cause: Semi-aquatic turtles kept for a long time in a pool with water that is too deep cannot get onto land and can only float at the surface, stretching out their necks to breathe; after a long time, the turtle becomes exhausted and inhales water. Sometimes when the water is changed, the water level suddenly rises, and large fluctuations on the water surface can also cause drowning in turtles. Symptoms: The turtle's neck becomes swollen and fat, and its limbs are weak. After dissection, the lungs are filled with water, and there is a relatively large amount of water in the abdominal cavity. Prevention and treatment: After discovering a sick turtle, hold the turtle head downward so that water flows out through the nostrils, and use a finger to press the turtle's limb sockets, squeezing rhythmically. For a turtle with mild drowning, place it in a ventilated place and let it slowly recover.

Cause: Semi-aquatic turtles kept for a long time in a pool with water that is too deep cannot get onto land and can only float at the surface, stretching out their necks to breathe; after a long time, the turtle becomes exhausted and inhales water. Sometimes when the water is changed, the water level suddenly rises, and large fluctuations on the water surface can also cause drowning in turtles.

Symptoms: The turtle's neck becomes swollen and fat, and its limbs are weak. After dissection, the lungs are filled with water, and there is a relatively large amount of water in the abdominal cavity.

Prevention and treatment: After discovering a sick turtle, hold the turtle head downward so that water flows out through the nostrils, and use a finger to press the turtle's limb sockets, squeezing rhythmically. For a turtle with mild drowning, place it in a ventilated place and let it slowly recover.

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