water quality 1. Reason: Musk tortoises scratch themselves all the time. It may be that the water quality is so poor that they can't adapt to the surrounding environment, so they will keep scratching themselves, trying to make themselves comfortable.
2. Solution: The breeder can clean the container first, preferably with potassium permanganate solution for sterilization and disinfection, and then change the water immediately. If conditions permit, the circulating filtration system can be opened. Usually, water can be changed frequently, preferably 2-3 times a week, and the amount of water changed each time should be controlled at one third.
1. Reason: Musk tortoises are timid, and they are afraid of strong light. If they are suddenly picked up or their normal life is disturbed, they will be frightened. They scratch themselves all the time, which may be the reaction after being frightened, and some of them will pick up the jar or climb back and forth.
2. Solution: Breeders need to give them a dark environment, and ensure that the surrounding environment is quiet, do not disturb them, and wait for them to recover. The musk tortoise may not be fed until it recovers.
1. Cause: Musk tortoises may also be sick if they keep scratching themselves, especially skin diseases, which can easily cause itching, so they will scratch themselves with their paws.
2. Solution: Breeders need to judge the specific disease according to their other symptoms before symptomatic treatment.
