To make a turtle not stink, you need to put it in clean water after feeding, let them defecate in it, and at the same time discharge metabolites on the skin. Usually they can also let them bask in the sun, sunshine can eliminate some bacteria, thus playing a role in avoiding odor. In addition, but also a week to wash the turtle, especially wash the turtle shell, the upper surface will be contaminated with fishy smell.
1, species: There are many types of turtles, but almost all turtles will have a fishy smell, but the size of the smell is different. Some turtles have a strong natural taste, such as grass turtles and Brazilian turtles. Normally, turtles that eat meat tend to smell, because digesting meat produces ammonia, which is the main source of odor.
2. Turtle food: The quality of turtle food and the amount of feeding will affect the taste of turtles. Good turtle food plus reasonable feeding, basically will not have too much odor, but turtle food is very inferior, or feeding too much, will make it produce odor. In this case, it is necessary to replace the turtle food or reduce the dosage.
3. Water quality: In many cases, the stink of turtles comes from the water body, and poor water quality will cause it to stink. In view of this situation, it is necessary to change water regularly, and in summer, water should be changed frequently to keep the water clean and hygienic, which can also reduce its taste.
4. Disease: If the tortoise suffers from diseases such as rotten nail and skin, the rotten part will emit a bad smell. At this time, timely treatment is needed, using hydrogen peroxide to smear the affected area, or soaking in salt water for a period of time, and rubbing the affected area with aureomycin ointment.
