1. Common parasites of turtles
The common parasites of turtles include tapeworms, Coccidia, nematodes, roundworms, trichomoniasis, etc., are parasitic in the intestines, respiratory tract, stomach, lungs, liver and other organs of turtles.
Second, the tortoise feels the symptoms of parasites
After the tortoise is infected with parasites, it usually appears, Loss of appetite, decreased physical fitness, body weight loss, diarrhea, diarrhea or constipation, vomiting, worm eggs in the stool and other symptoms.
Parasite infection is harmful to the turtle’s health to a great extent. The survival of parasites in the body depends on absorbing the nutrients of the turtle, and the toxins produced by the parasite in the body are very harmful to the turtle. The combination of harmful effects will seriously hinder the growth and development of the tortoise, reduce its resistance, easily cause disease, and in severe cases can cause the death of the tortoise.
III. Prevention and control of parasitic diseases in turtles
1 、Before feeding the turtle, pay attention to whether there are parasites or eggs in the turtle’s food to ensure that the turtle’s food is clean;
2. It is forbidden to feed the turtle with spoiled food, and occasionally it can be given to the turtle There are more parasites in some meat and shellfish food;
3. Before changing the bedding for turtles, pay attention to cleaning and disinfection;
4. For newly purchased turtles species, deworm them and make sure they are disease-free before allowing them to mix with existing healthy turtles. (Note that different species of turtles should be avoided as much as possible.)
If you buy turtles, you can use reptile-specific anthelmintics or enterotoxins, and administer acupuncture to them. The amount depends on the weight of the turtle and the length of its carapace. Deworming every three months.
Once a tortoise is found to be infected with parasites, it should be dewormed immediately, and the feces in the freezer should be cleaned out to avoid infecting other turtles. The above-mentioned drugs can be used to deworm the diseased turtle, and the drugs such as mebendazole and thiabendazole can also be used to deworm the worms, but the dosage must be controlled.
Third, how to use parasite drugs for turtles
Irrigation: first find a small container and put an appropriate amount of warm water, then add After dissolving the tablet, use a headless syringe to draw an appropriate amount of solution and slowly inject it into the turtle’s mouth. During this process, the turtle may not cooperate very well, and the owner must be patient.
Reminder: Feeding the deworming medicine to the tortoise must be carried out when the tortoise has an appetite, except for the case where the tortoise cannot eat due to illness. After feeding the tortoise with deworming medicine, you can give him a moderate amount of vitamins and some high-fiber foods to promote its intestinal movement and eliminate parasites.
