1. Cause: Brazilian tortoises may have rotten spots because they are infected with germs. If they live in a dark and humid environment for a long time, they are easily infected with germs. If you spend less time in the sun, you are more likely to be infected with Saprolegnia. Brazilian turtles infected with Saprolegniasis will appear physical weakness, loss of appetite and other manifestations, with the aggravation of the disease, the carapace will also appear swelling, ulceration and so on.
2. Treatment: The breeder first needs to wash the body of the Brazilian tortoise with 4% salt water, and then feed some drugs such as penicillin or oxytetracycline. If the effect is not obvious, azithromycin solution bath can also be used. During the treatment period, the daily light time should be guaranteed, which can inhibit the growth of Saprolegnia.
1. Cause: Rotten spots on the body of Brazilian tortoises may also be rotten nail disease. The initial symptoms of rotten nail disease are white spots on the carapace. In the middle stage, the white spots will turn into red plaques, and in the later stage, the plaques will bleed and discharge pus. The main cause of nail rot is poor water quality.
2. Treatment: The breeder needs to change the water immediately and ensure that the water is clean. If the symptoms are serious, you need to squeeze out blood or pus, then wash it with salt water, and finally apply Zijin ingot and vinegar to the affected area.
