The pig-nosed turtle's skin is rotten because its carapace has been damaged, causing microorganisms, bacteria and toxins in the water tank to enter the carapace. Without timely measures, it eventually causes large areas of skin to rot all over the body. Therefore, raising pig-nosed turtles requires frequent water changes to keep the water clear.
First of all, the pig-nosed turtle needs to be fished out, and then try to use hydrogen peroxide as soon as possible Clean it to avoid problems caused by some bacteria or other conditions. You can apply a little medicine locally to alleviate the situation. Water quality and proper sunlight and temperature need to be mitigated. A condition that requires relief. You can use antibiotics to reduce inflammation and eat foods that contain a lot of nutrients. Pay attention to timely relief of physical discomfort, and pay attention to combining it with other substances to reduce inflammation.
You can also disinfect the rotten skin area with iodophor, and then Apply erythromycin ointment to the injured area and let the pig-nosed turtle dry for half an hour until it fully absorbs the medicinal properties. Or you can soak the sick pig-nosed turtle in light salt water, then take it out and apply anti-inflammatory drugs to the affected area. It is best to dry it after applying the drug. It will recover in about three or four days. .
