First, the reason why tortoises suffer from saprolegnia
Saprolegnia is a Opportunistic pathogens, which are widely distributed in waters and cannot be eliminated. Water mold can be said to be ubiquitous in fresh water, so it is unlikely to completely eliminate water mold. But since it is said that water mold is an opportunistic pathogen, it means that certain conditions are required for this pathogen to cause infection. Therefore, the presence of water mold in the water does not mean that the turtle will definitely suffer from saprolegnia. But it is like a hunter lurking in the water waiting for an opportunity, always waiting for a suitable moment to shoot. Therefore, the key to preventing tortoises from saprolegnia is whether the pet owner has adequately cared for the tortoises.
Generally speaking, healthy turtles without wounds will not be infected with water mold. Once the tortoise has trauma or tissue necrosis on the body surface, the water mold will take advantage of the weakness to enter, resulting in the tortoise saprolegnia. Therefore, the key to the cause of tortoise saprolegnia is not the water mold, but whether the turtle is injured.
Therefore, in order to prevent turtles from suffering from saprolegnia, pet owners need to pay attention to the following points:
1. Choose a smooth breeding container to breed turtles for decorative breeding Stones and other objects in the environment should also be as smooth as possible to avoid sharp objects.
2. Let the tortoise bask in the sun every day. In this way, the feeding container can be sterilized to reduce germs. At the same time, it can also improve the resistance of the tortoise and reduce the infection of the tortoise.
3. Feed the tortoise reasonably, ensure the nutritional balance of the tortoise’s feed, give the tortoise adequate nutrition, and maintain its resistance.
4. Change the water regularly to keep the water clean.
Second, the tortoise suffers from saprolegnia
The tortoise suffers from In the early stage of saprolegnia, gray-white spots will appear on its body surface, neck and limbs. Slowly, white flocs will appear on the skin and shell of the diseased turtle. If the turtle is found to show the above phenomenon, pet it. The main must pay attention to, timely treatment of turtle saprolegnia. Otherwise, the disease of tortoise saprolegnia is aggravated, and the diseased turtle will also have epidermis swelling, ulceration, necrosis or shedding symptoms, and at the same time, the diseased turtle’s appetite will be seriously reduced, and even stop eating and reduce the amount of exercise. Therefore, timely treatment is very important for tortoise saprolegnia.
The above is our analysis of the causes and prevention methods of tortoise saprolegnia. No effect on the turtle, just ignore it. If the tortoise is not treated in time after suffering from saprolegnia, the sick tortoise will die of the disease.
