Symptoms and control techniques of rotten nail disease of crocodile tortoise

2.1 symptoms

The carapace is inflamed, the tissue is necrotic, the affected part is eroded, ulcerated, and the surface color is gray or yellowing. In severe cases, the carapace fell off and the muscles and bones were exposed.

2.2 epidemic and harm

It occurs in all seasons of the year, and the peak period is from August to November. It is mainly harmful to young and young turtles, and death can be caused if not treated in time.

2.3 etiological analysis

The density is high, the crocodile tortoise crawls and scratches each other or bites by mistake, the crocodile turtle breeding facility is rough, and the tortoise is infected with bacteria after being injured. Serious water pollution is also easy to cause the disease.

2.4 Prevention and control measures

The focus of the affected area was removed and smeared with anti-inflammatory Shengji ointment such as iodophor or erythromycin ointment twice a day. 2 g of oxytetracycline was mixed with 1kg food for 5 to 7 days.