What’s the matter with the turtle

The reason why the tortoise does not like to move

1. The tortoise just brought home for breeding It is normal to not move or eat, because turtles tend to huddle in a corner when they are not familiar with the environment. After it slowly adapts to the environment, it will slowly become active, and the pet owner does not need to worry about it.

2. It may also be caused by the fact that the turtle does not like to move because the temperature is too low. The most suitable temperature for the turtle is 25~30℃. Love the moving situation. And when the temperature is lower than 20 ℃ or even lower, the turtle will stop eating and prepare for hibernation.

3. In addition, the poor quality of water used for breeding will also cause turtles not to move. In poor water conditions, the tortoise is usually less active, preferring to hide under cover or climb ashore. If the turtles are found to have the above symptoms, the pet owner needs to replace the breeding water in time.

4. It may also be because the tortoise does not like to move because it is sick. The tortoise will also become inactive in the case of certain diseases, such as the tortoise has a cold, rotten skin, and stomach discomfort. However, when tortoises suffer from these diseases, they often show other obvious symptoms. The pet owner can observe the tortoise carefully. Once the tortoise is diagnosed, it will take measures to treat it in time. If a novice pet owner is not sure what disease the tortoise is suffering from, it is best to send it to the relevant pet treatment place as soon as possible, and ask a professional to treat it.

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