CATDOLL : CATDOLL: How come the alligator snapping turtle died after soaking in oxytetracycline for one day?

1. Why did the alligator snapping turtle die after soaking in oxytetracycline for one day?

I guess it's because the concentration is too high. Antibiotics used on humans are calculated based on body weight, and when converted to turtles, the amount used each time is very small.

2. I have raised several alligator snapping turtles. Two of them had their tails bitten. Now their tails have turned white and rotten. What should I do?

Oxytetracycline. If your alligator snapping turtle is inflamed, dissolve 3 tablets of oxytetracycline in water and put the turtles in the water. Soak each turtle one by one for 5 hours. It will be effective after 3 times.

3. Please help me check if the little alligator turtle is sick. What should I do? Do you have turtle protection liquid oxytetracycline at home?

I feel like there is rot on my nails. Can I open my eyes?

You can apply a little iodine~~ the turtle liquid is not very effective

Not recommended

4. The little alligator snapping turtle I just bought got infected accidentally. Now its skin is rotting. It won’t eat. What should I do? ! Urgent. Urgent.

You can use chloramphenicol, erythromycin, or gentamicin ointment, whichever you choose. Most of the causes of skin rot are caused by poor water quality. It is best to take out turtles with skin rot and ulcers and raise them dry. Put a clean bluestone slab in a small basin, put a piece of wet sea surface next to it, and wipe its body with a clean wet cloth every once in a while. Or you can take a medicated bath three times a day. Dilute amoxicillin with water three times a day for 15 minutes each time. Give the small alligator turtle more sun on a clean bluestone slab at appropriate times every morning and afternoon. This helps ultraviolet sterilization and the body absorbs heat energy. The indoor temperature should be controlled between 28 and 30 degrees. Such room temperature will increase his appetite and metabolism, so that he can grow better!

5. Is the molting of small alligator turtles related to excessive use of oxytetracycline?

It's okay, oxytetracycline is used to prevent pneumonia. It's normal for alligators to shed their skin, because they grow so fast.

6. What medicine should be used for alligator snapping turtle foot rot

If it is rotten, do not enter the water.

After wiping with povidone-iodine or iodine tincture, apply chloramphenicol eye ointment or other similar anti-inflammatory drugs.

Don’t let the wound come into contact with water!