Many people are helpless because turtle fungi are recurrent and difficult to cure. In fact, fungal diseases are mostly related to the environment. Many turtle friends still believe that acidic water is not easy to cause, and unventilated environments are prone to fungi.

Nowadays, our more common method of treating fungus by ourselves is to apply Dacnin ointment and let it dry, and then we can use a knife or file to scrape off the fungal plaque. This method is still effective, but of course there are corresponding shortcomings:

1. Salicylic acid is added to the ointment to soften the cuticle. This can better solve the fungal problem in depth. However, salicylic acid sometimes causes dermatitis in turtles due to irritation.

2. Scraping fungal spots is actually a relatively effective physical method, but its shortcomings are also obvious. Destroys the cuticle of tortoise shell, leaving scratches and ruining the appearance.

3. Other iodophors, methylene blue, etc. are not very effective against severe and moderate fungi.

After extensive experiments by farmers, it was discovered that the Chinese medicine gallnuts are rich in tannic acid. After verification, gallnuts are used to prevent saprolegnia in aquaculture. If it can be used on fish, it should also be used on turtles.

Pharmacological effects of gallnut:

1. Astringent Function; 2. Antibacterial effect; 3. Detoxification; 4. Easily absorbed and decomposed in the body.

How to treat fungus with gallnuts: Soak gallnuts in water. After soaking, moisten a paper towel and apply it on the back of the turtle. The effect is remarkable. Try not to soak the turtle directly in gallnut water. Being soaked in gallnut water for a long time will have a great impact on the turtle's condition.

If you have the conditions, you might as well try this method.