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What should I do if my Brazilian turtle suffers heatstroke?

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In the sultry summer, people may suffer from heat stroke, dogs and cats may also suffer from heat stroke, and Brazilian turtles may also suffer from heat stroke. Do you know what are the symptoms of heatstroke in Brazilian turtles? Do you know what to do when a Brazilian turtle suffers from heat stroke?

What to do if a Brazilian turtle suffers heat stroke?

Symptoms of heatstroke in a Brazilian turtle:

A Brazilian turtle with heatstroke will have its limbs exposed outside the shell. And can't take it back freely. Sometimes it looks like he is dead, his whole body is sluggish. Brazilian turtles suffering from heat stroke will also lose their appetite and lie quietly in the fish tank without eating or drinking. In severe cases, breathing will become difficult. If not treated in time, the Brazilian turtle's life may not be saved.

What to do if Brazilian turtles suffer from heatstroke?

Methods to rescue the Brazilian turtle from heatstroke:

Be sure to put the turtle in a cool place as soon as possible to prevent exposure to the sun and remove it in time. Replenish water and salt, and prevent the alternation of hot and cold. Do not take a cold shower or enter an air-conditioned room immediately after exercise. At the same time, in hot summer, the water must be changed frequently, because in hot seasons, Brazilian turtles will also be delicate, and poor water quality can easily cause eye diseases in turtles, leading to blindness and death.

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