What to Do About Shell Rot in the Chinese Striped-Neck Turtle? Treatment Methods and Care Points
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What Should Be Done About Shell Rot in the Chinese Striped-Neck Turtle
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Answer: Shell rot is a common disease of the Chinese striped-neck turtle. The reason is that the Chinese striped-neck turtle has high requirements for water quality, so when keeping striped-neck turtles normally, pay attention to water quality and avoid using tap water directly. There are two forms of shell rot in the Chinese striped-neck turtle: one rots from the outside inward, and the other rots from the inside outward. The second type cannot be detected with the naked eye in the early stage and has no foul odor, but this type is the most troublesome.
When shell rot occurs, the first thing is to confirm the extent, dig out the decayed area, then disinfect it, apply Yunnan Baiyao, and then keep it dry. Disinfecting with hydrogen peroxide is also fine. First wash the infected area clean, and after it dries, apply some iodophor, then add a little topical antibiotic powder, and let it get more sun.
In addition, soaking in water for 30 minutes a day is enough, to replenish water + feed, and keep it dry the rest of the time. With sufficient sunlight, it generally takes more than half a month to heal.
When shell rot occurs, the first thing is to confirm the extent, dig out the decayed area, then disinfect it, apply Yunnan Baiyao, and then keep it dry. Disinfecting with hydrogen peroxide is also fine. First wash the infected area clean, and after it dries, apply some iodophor, then add a little topical antibiotic powder, and let it get more sun.
In addition, soaking in water for 30 minutes a day is enough, to replenish water + feed, and keep it dry the rest of the time. With sufficient sunlight, it generally takes more than half a month to heal.
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