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Health & Illness Information for Aquatic Turtles
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Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness
Dangerous products to avoid
Dangerous products to avoid
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Animal Help Now - Emergency Resource
Animal Help Now - Emergency Resource
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Finding A Herp Vet
Finding A Herp Vet
Transporting & Ill or Injured Turtle
Transporting & Ill or Injured Turtle
Never put water in or moisten the towel during the cold months. You can moisten the towel during the hot months. Use a sturdy cardboard box or rubbermaid container, line the box with a dry towel(s) for substrate. Small enough for them not to slip & slide. (no water) Give enough room for him or he...
Dry-Docking
Dry-Docking
Dry-Docking is required when a turtle is injured or ill. Some of the following are reasons for drydocking. Respiratory infection Rot Fungus Injuries to the shell and body Septicemia Swollen eyes Dry-Docking Your Ill Or Injured Turtle
Signs Of Illness
Signs Of Illness
Pyramiding Disproportionate head size Signs of Illness/Deficiency Swelling of the ear(s) Jagged edges Caved in areas Hanging skin from limb pockets Uneven growth lines, including retained scutes Swollen eyes Grayish or uneven pigmentation Uneven shell color
Skin & Shell Issues
Fungus In Aquatic Turtles
Fungus In Aquatic Turtles
Fungus can be on the shell as well as on the skin. Aquatic turtles can develop fungus if they are kept in a poorly maintained aquarium environment. It can also be caused by introduced tank mates or plants. A fungal infection is characterized by yellow, gray or white fuzzy patches on a turtle's sh...
Shell Rot & Bacterial infections In Aquatic Turtles
Shell Rot & Bacterial infections In Aquatic Turtles
Retained Scutes
Retained Scutes
Excessive Shedding/Aquatics
Excessive Shedding/Aquatics
Pyramiding
Pyramiding
Metabolic Bone Disease Aquatics
Metabolic Bone Disease Aquatics
First Aid for Aquatics
First Aid for Aquatics
Digestive, Impaction & Eggbinding
Worms
Worms
Worms and Parasites There are different types of worms or parasites that can infest your tank or your turtle. Worms Detritus worms Planaria Mosquito Larvae Midge Fly Larvae Nematodes & Roundworms Tapeworms
Impaction
Impaction
Constipation Aquatics
Constipation Aquatics
Constipation most commonly occurs when waste or stool moves too slowly through the digestive tract or cannot be eliminated effectively, which may cause the stool to become hard and dry. Turtles need heat in order to digest foods. Lack of proper temps can result in constipation. Make sure that you...
Prolapse Aquatics
Prolapse Aquatics
Loss of Appetite Aquatics
Loss of Appetite Aquatics
Is my Turtle Overweight?
Is my Turtle Overweight?
Egg Binding
Egg Binding
Eyes, Ears, Nose & RI
Aural Abscess
Aural Abscess
Mouth Rot
Mouth Rot
Vitamin A Deficiency
Vitamin A Deficiency
Swollen eyes
Swollen eyes
Respiratory Infection
Respiratory Infection
CPR
CPR
Other Topics
Edema
Edema
Heat Stroke In Aquatic Turtles
Heat Stroke In Aquatic Turtles
Nesting & Laying
Nesting & Laying
Septicemia Aquatics
Septicemia Aquatics
Lethargy Aquatics
Lethargy Aquatics
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