First, the normal floating situation of turtles
The phenomenon of turtle floating in these situations is: Normal:
1. The turtle goes to an unfamiliar environment. When the tortoise has not yet adapted to the new environment, it is normal for the tortoise to float in the water, because the tortoise in this period will behave very cautiously and often shrink its limbs to float. After a period of adaptation, the tortoise slowly adapts to the new environment, then swims around and begins to sink;
2. If the water level in the rearing container is too deep, it will also cause the tortoise to float. Generally speaking, the water level for raising turtles can be kept a few centimeters above the turtle shell, and it does not need to be too deep. If the tortoise appears to be floating, consider whether the water level is too high. If this is the case, the tortoise is floating, and the water level can be lowered to just enough to cover the turtle’s back.
3. Turtles enjoy floating water. Some tortoises themselves like to float, and often like to swim on the surface without sinking.
Second, the turtle’s abnormal floating situation
The turtle appears in the following floating forms , you need to consider whether the turtle is sick:
1. That is, on the left and right sides of the turtle, one side sinks into the water and the other side floats on the water surface:
2. The turtle only floats with its tail, that is, the turtle only has its tail floating on the water;
3. The turtle is listless when it floats. , regardless of the form of floating, it is suspicious that the tortoise is floating and lethargic.
In most cases, the side floating of the turtle is mostly caused by pneumonia. Due to the damaged lung function, the lungs are filled with air, which will cause the turtle to float sideways. However, after the tortoise has pneumonia, in addition to the side floating phenomenon, the following symptoms usually appear: the tortoise lacks energy, eats less or does not eat, and breathes with its mouth open. Pet owners can determine whether a turtle has pneumonia based on whether the turtle has these symptoms.
In addition, the floating water in the stomach of turtles is mostly caused by enteritis. If you want to know if it is caused by this situation, you can pay attention to observe whether there are sticky stools, redness, swelling and eversion in the anus of the turtle, or observe whether the turtle has symptoms such as frequent diarrhea or poor mental state.
For abnormally floating turtles, it is best to isolate and treat them in time, find out the specific cause of turtle floating as soon as possible, and then carry out symptomatic treatment.
Our conclusion: Floating tortoises does not mean that the tortoises are sick. Under normal circumstances, as long as they are properly raised, the chance of tortoises getting sick is relatively small. If a turtle is found to be floating, you can combine various aspects to determine the cause of its floating, and then take corresponding measures to deal with it.
