How is the poster’s turtle eye disease going now? Have you recovered? Are you using the correct medicine to treat it in a timely manner? What exactly does it look like to have bad breathing? The absence of secretions from the mouth and mucus in the nose does not mean that you have a respiratory infection. More detailed observations are needed. It may also be that your feeding method is wrong, causing the turtle to look sick and lack of energy. Because if the daily feeding conditions are not completely improved, the turtle will not eat normally and will not be kept healthy. Especially for eye diseases, the incidence rate is 100%. The poster should not blindly take medicines without thoroughly confirming whether he has other respiratory infections. This will have a certain impact on the future growth and health of the turtle. Therefore, I still hope that the poster can read the feeding methods I mentioned and make timely adjustments to reduce the chance of the turtle getting sick.

Generally, hibernation time is at the end of October or early November, and it will be earlier in the north. As mentioned at the beginning, turtles suffer from white-eye syndrome in winter, which shows that the author has not grasped how to survive the winter correctly. In winter, the water level must be ultra-low or completely dry. If this is the case, the turtle will definitely suffer from eye diseases~! It may even cause the whole body to become dehydrated and die, because hibernation must be carried out in a humid environment, and the water level only needs to be below the turtle shell. Otherwise, if the turtle is kept dry or even in shallow water, and the turtle's eyes are not even covered, it is very easy to cause dryness of the eyes and temporary inability to open them, resulting in sleepiness with eyes closed all day~! After the entire hibernation, they will definitely be dehydrated and dry to death, which is also very detrimental to the little turtle.

Especially for small turtles, they cannot hibernate. They need to be warmed up for the winter to ensure a safe and smooth winter. Otherwise, the survival rate will be very low and the risk of death will be high. They are not as good as those that are usually raised. A tortoise with a strong body structure can hibernate because it has enough fat of its own to consume throughout the winter. A small tortoise is weak and pursuing hibernation through bionic nutrition is meaningless and not good.

If you are hibernating like a little turtle, you need a heating rod. This is a must-have for winter. There are them in aquariums. You should buy good brands, explosion-proof and durable ones. Don’t buy ordinary ones just for the sake of cheapness. These kind of ones don’t last long and are easy to explode. If you injure the turtle, it will do great harm to it~! After purchasing the heating rod, set the heating rod at a constant temperature between 22-25 degrees before use, and completely immerse the heating rod body in deep water to achieve temperature control. Keep it powered on during use and do not use it during use. Always unplug and plug in the plug frequently, which will easily cause a large temperature difference~! It is more likely to cause the turtle to catch a cold. Whenever the temperature reaches the specified temperature, it will automatically cut off the power, and it will automatically heat up when the temperature is lower, which is very convenient to use. This will ensure that the water temperature is the same as in spring and summer, and the turtle can eat normally. Otherwise, if the temperature cannot reach its feeding temperature standard, it will not eat until it dies. Because the turtle's eating activities are based on changes in temperature.

After the owner has raised the tortoise for decades and the tortoise itself is relatively healthy and less likely to get sick, he can hibernate it. For a turtle with a strong body, you only need to feed it well before hibernation so that it can store some energy for the winter. Hibernation also needs to be carried out in a humid environment and must be carried out in water. If the turtle is kept in shallow water or even completely dry, the turtle will dehydrate and die! Don't spread some yellow sand in the container, soak the yellow sand and bury the turtle in it to survive the winter. Yellow sand has many bacteria, so it must be cleaned and disinfected regularly, otherwise it will easily cause eye infections and even skin infections. Don't just put the turtle in a shoe box and wrap it with a damp cloth or towel. That's a big mistake. This will kill the turtle alive and cause it to suffer from eye diseases during hibernation~! That would be even more difficult, as he would not be able to eat, and would not be able to sustain himself without a certain amount of energy, so he would die of illness~!

During hibernation, the water level only needs to be completely submerged above the shell, and it will float to the surface to breathe. The water quality should also be kept clean during the entire hibernation period. There may be feces in the water at the beginning. At this time, the water should be changed immediately. After a few days to ensure that there is no feces in the water, then the water can be changed 2-3 times a week. If so, For those raised under heated conditions, the water should be changed immediately after feeding and defecation. Do not wait until the water is very dirty before changing it. Serious water pollution is also the main factor that easily causes diseases~! Remember not to make too much of a temperature difference between changing the water before and after it is cold. Turtles can easily catch colds and get sick if they are hot and cold. Turtles that are sick in winter are the most difficult to treat, so hibernation breeding must be thoroughly done to avoid tragedies as much as possible.

After the hibernation wakes up in spring, usually in early March and April, the heating rods can be removed. Of course, they can also be used for a period of time, usually in May. Lost it, because during this period the temperature is basically above 20 degrees, and the turtles can start to eat. If the turtle still cannot eat, it means that the hibernation feeding is not done well, or it is already sick~! Then it is necessary to detect it in time and treat it correctly as soon as possible, so as to recover as soon as possible~! Breeding in spring and summer is also very particular. For aquatic turtles raised at home, it is recommended that the water level be above 15cm. The aquatic turtles will like it very much and can swim happily in deep water. They will feel comfortable and live a happy life.

Even the lowest water level must completely submerge the turtle's body and above, not just the edge of the turtle shell, or even the turtle's eyes. That would be a big mistake. Aquatic turtles must enter the water before they are willing to eat. Otherwise, even if they starve to death, they will not eat, and they will not even move their mouths. They need to rely on the resistance of water to assist swallowing when eating, otherwise they will not be able to actually eat~! Only when the feeding conditions are well maintained will the turtle eat normally.

If the turtle is kept in shallow water for a long time or even completely dry, it will directly affect the future growth and health of the turtle. Keeping the turtle at ultra-low water level for a long time will cause the turtle to become impatient, keep climbing around the tank and not eating. At this time, you need to increase the water level. Once the water level is sufficient, the turtle will not be in this situation. If there is less water, the turtle will not be able to excrete normally, and it will not be able to dilute the excrement sufficiently, and the water will become dirty quickly, because the turtle's eating, activities and excretion are all carried out in the water. Serious water pollution can cause eye diseases and skin infections~! Especially the chance of eye disease is very high, basically 100%~! Many people just don’t pay enough attention to turtle problems and don’t know the cause.

And you should not have the idea that turtles will drown in water. It is completely unnecessary. Aquatic turtles, whether they are young turtles or adult turtles, have good water characteristics and love water animals since they were young. You see Looking at the turtles living in wild lakes and rivers, there is no problem with the water being several meters deep. Moreover, turtles like to swim in such a spacious environment and are very comfortable. Moreover, aquatic plants in the wild can purify water pollution, and the water looks very clear. They like to use sunken wood, other floating objects, or large rocks on the shore as a balcony to dry their nails. Compared with those raised artificially at home, they have better physical condition~!

After the feeding conditions are completely established, you must try your best to let it start eating as soon as possible. Feed it on time and in the right amount every day. You can eat less and more often. The turtle will control its food intake, but some turtles you Feed as much as you want, then you have to exercise restraint. Generally, feeding 80% to 90% full is enough. Do not feed irregularly for a long time. This will be detrimental to the turtle and it will not be able to absorb more nutrients. Coupled with your poor feeding, it is easy to cause a decrease in physical fitness in all aspects~! Turtles like to eat fresh, raw meat, such as fish, shrimps, small fry, etc. You can change it to a size suitable for it, use a toothpick to insert the food into the water to lure it, put it in its nose and let it smell it, or still Let the turtle eat on its own in front of it, and be patient in luring it. Some turtles may need to be lured for ten minutes or even longer before they start eating. Don't throw food directly into the water, or let it find food by itself. Some turtles will not eat it, but it will be more attractive to lure it in person~! When you get familiar with it and raise it later, you can slowly train it to hunt and eat.

During feeding, cooked foods, cooked vegetables, and cooked meats cannot be fed to turtles, such as rice, steamed buns, dumplings, stir-fried vegetables, fried rice, fried meat, etc. , all salty foods are not allowed, even a little salt is absolutely not allowed, because sodium chloride is taboo for turtles. Once too much salt is consumed, it will cause edema in the body and also cause kidney problems. Damage will have serious consequences~! Do not feed lean pork, poultry (chickens, ducks, cattle, sheep, and various animal offal), shellfish meat, etc., as there are many germs and parasites, and do not feed insects (cockroaches, bugs, earthworms, etc.), as they will Insects~! If eaten for a long time, food parasites are the most terrible thing to stay in the body and can cause gastrointestinal infections~! Like ordinary turtle food on the market and turtle food sold by vendors, some turtles don't like to eat it and their appetite cannot be aroused, so they need to be lured with other fresh and delicious food. High-quality brand turtle food, such as Decai ZOOMED, ??etc., are good choices and can be used for long-term consumption. Of course, you can also combine vegetables and fruits with your daily feeding. Don’t always rely on certain foods. It’s better to have more varied tastes and enriched nutrition~!

We should also provide it with a good living environment on weekdays. It should be raised with cool boiled water. You can also use tap water after dechlorination. However, tap water cannot be used directly. The chlorine in the water is not good for the turtle, and even more so. Do not use tap water that has been left to dry for several days or nights, especially now that the weather is hot and the water quality is rancid. Bacteria can breed in the water. It is very bad to use it with dusty turtles~! All these bacteria will be transmitted to the turtle, which will easily cause the turtle to become infected and sick~! If you find it troublesome, you can go to the aquarium market and buy a water stabilizer. When using tap water, just put a few drops in the water. It is very convenient.

As for the container, you should choose a rectangular container, such as a glass jar or a plastic storage box sold in supermarkets. The bigger the space, the better. The turtle will also like it very much and can move freely, so it will not I will want to crawl out~! Avoid using round containers, such as washbasins or round goldfish tanks. The space is small and the height is not high, so they are not suitable~! Turtle doesn't like living in such an environment~! While raising, you should also provide a good floating platform~! For the turtle to come ashore to rest and dry its nails. Many people initially choose to find a random stone as a floating platform. This is very undesirable. Even if the turtle is allowed to soak in the water for several days, do not use stones. You can buy it online as soon as possible. A floating platform specially designed for aquariums is better for turtles than stones~! Stones are more likely to breed bacteria and pollute water quality, which is very bad~! It will also make cleaning more cumbersome. Some people have poor personal hygiene habits and forget to clean the stones when cleaning the container, and then put them back into clean water. In this way, the scale on the surface of the stones will still be there, but more bacteria will breed in the water~ ! Turtles will also get sick from this, especially since these bacteria are invisible to us and cannot be touched, so it is easy for people not to take them seriously~!

It is much more convenient to have a floating tortoise. If you want to go ashore to rest, you will climb the mountain by yourself. No human intervention is needed. When drying your nails, place the breeding container in a place where sunlight can come in every day. This kind of soft sunlight is enough to bask in the tortoise's nails. It should take about half an hour to an hour. It doesn't need to be too long, and don't expose it directly outdoors. Strong ultraviolet rays will easily damage the tortoise's shells~! Some people even forget to take the turtle back~! Once you climb out and fall downstairs, you will be miserable~! Just put it indoors to dry! Don’t buy some decorations such as aquatic plants, colored rocks, rockeries, yellow sand, etc. just for the sake of beautiful appearance in the breeding environment. It will do no harm to you! Yellow sand is absolutely not acceptable. If the turtle accidentally swallows stones, sand or other things while eating, it will directly damage the internal organs and cause gastric bleeding~! The situation will be serious and difficult to treat~!

It is very important to ensure clean water quality, so as to prevent common diseases among turtles and reduce the chance of eye diseases and skin infections~! Containers, floating tables, and all utensils must be thoroughly cleaned every day. You can use dishwashing liquid to carefully scrub every corner and dead corner, and rinse them with clean water. Disinfect them with disinfectant 2-3 times a week, and replace them with clean ones. Water, when feeding, if the turtle does not eat, the food must be taken out immediately, otherwise the diseases caused by water quality problems are also emphasized above, because many small problems are caused by not paying attention to the daily feeding.

It is actually not easy to raise a turtle well. You must not raise it with the mentality of raising it for fun. You will definitely not be able to raise it well~! Various problems will occur soon after raising them, and the tragedy is the tortoise in the end~! You must take good care of it every day, treat it as a member of the family, feed it on time, feed it well, sunbathe its nails regularly to promote bone growth, and pay attention to the clean water quality, so that the turtle can be kept healthy and strong~! On weekdays, don't always play with turtles when you have nothing to do. The bacteria on your hands will also be transmitted to the turtle. If you have a cold, don't get close to the turtle. You will transmit the germs to it through the respiratory tract~!

I hope the poster’s turtle can grow up healthily~!