Turtle floating is a problem often encountered when raising turtles. Why do turtles float? What should I do if it floats? Today I will talk to you about the topic of turtles floating in water. In the process of raising turtles, it is inevitable for turtles to get sick. Many of these diseases can cause turtles to float. Therefore, many turtle friends will think at this time that turtles floating in the water must be sick.

It is true that many diseases can cause turtles to float, but it does not mean that turtles are sick if they float. Let’s take a look at several types of turtles floating in water.

First type:

Turtles also float under normal circumstances.

① The most common cause of floating is the stress response of turtles that are not adapted to the environment. For example, when a new turtle first arrives home or a turtle that has been raised dry for a long time first enters the water, the lungs will be inflated due to stress and other reasons. , and float on the water. At this time, the turtle will usually float on the water, panic when hearing any noise, or shrink up and float, often accompanied by a refusal to eat. When encountering this situation, we don’t need to be too nervous. We only need to provide the turtle with a quiet and comfortable environment, let it slowly adapt to the new environment, and it will get better.

② If the turtle is weak, it will also float. Such turtles are emaciated, generally float flat on the water, eat and defecate normally, and have no other adverse reactions. At this time, we need to improve the environment and feeding in a timely manner, and provide the turtle with nutritious food to improve its physique, which can effectively solve the floating problem.

③ You may encounter some "actor" turtles. Their floating water may be to attract your attention, or they may think it is fun. Generally, this kind of turtle needs to be excluded as mentioned above. There are several types, and then you can decide. You can choose to interact with it, or let it play on its own.

The above three situations are temporary floating, which is normal and there is no need to worry.

Second type:

Floating under abnormal circumstances is actually an illness, and there are many cases of floating. .

1. Floating sideways

The floating posture is often sideways. Respiratory infection causes the lungs to become swollen and inflated, and gastrointestinal infection causes the stomach to inflate, causing the turtle to float.

2. Floating buttocks

The floating posture is with the buttocks tilted upward. Generally, when this happens, we can suspect that the turtle is suffering from enteritis. If we are not sure, we can take the turtle out and check whether its excretion port is red, swollen or everted. If so, we can basically determine that it is enteritis. .

3. All float

Generally, turtles whose entire body floats are more serious and may suffer from a variety of diseases. At this time, a complete treatment of the turtle is needed. Check all aspects and prescribe the right medicine.

If the above situations occur, we need to isolate the sick turtle as soon as possible and then prescribe the right medicine.

In general, there are many reasons why turtles float. When encountering floating problems, you must observe carefully, make judgments, and take corrective measures.