1. Reason: The snapping turtle, like the snake, has a molting period. At this stage of the molting period, the broken skin will float in the water, and the skin that has not been completely molted will be attached to the body of the snapping turtle, which looks like white floccule.
2. Treatment method: At this time, you can use a soft brush to remove the shed skin. When brushing, the action should be gentle to avoid scratching the snapping turtle. It is worth noting that it can not be torn by hand, otherwise it will hurt the snapping turtle.
1. Cause: The water quality is poor. Saprolegniasis and cotton mold will breed in large numbers. At this time, snapping turtles are prone to Saprolegniasis. Sudden changes in water temperature, especially in early winter and early spring, when the temperature changes greatly, snapping turtles are easily stimulated and prone to Saprolegniasis.
2. Treatment: In the early stage, you can put the snapping turtle in a sandbox, cover it with sand, and let it bask in the sun for about 30-60 minutes, which can sterilize it. If there is no improvement in the initial physical therapy, medication can be used at this time. Use 3% salt water and 3% baking soda to make a mixture. Let the snapping turtle soak in the solution for 20-30 minutes. In addition, saprolegniasis can be treated with 1% sulfa ointment. The ointment is smeared on the affected part of the snapping turtle, the medicine stays for two minutes and then is rinsed off with clear water, and the medicine is used again after 3 to 4 days.
