Reptiles
Tortoise head fixation and mouth opening
There are several options for how to get and fix the turtle’s head: 1. In weak and small turtles, the head can be pulled out from under the shell with the thumb and…
Instillation into the eyes and nose
When should you wash your eyes? For prevention (slight redness, swelling of the eyelid, itching); Before using drugs; If irritating substances get into the eyes, especially dust, pieces of wood filler, shavings, straw,…
Dosages of medicines for turtles
Do not try to treat complex diseases of turtles on your own, if there are no herpetologist veterinarians in your city – get an online consultation on the forum. Abbreviations: i / m…
Turtle Medication Dosage Calculator
Automatic dosing calculator for the most popular drugs by turtle weight. Before using the calculator, you need to weigh your turtle on a kitchen scale. You should not inject any drugs without the…
X-ray for turtles. How, where to do, how to understand?
X-rays can be done in any clinic or veterinary clinic equipped with an X-ray machine. Why is an x-ray done? 1. Check for pneumonia (pneumonia) 2. Check for foreign bodies in the stomach…
Cacti, succulents, herbs
Aptenia cordifolia Aptenia cordifolia leaves, flowers. One can Gasteria Gasteria spp. leaves, flowers. In a small amount. One can Graptopetalum Paraguayan, stonecrop Weinberg Graptopetalum paraguayense; his Sedum weinbergii; Echeveria weinbergii leaves, flowers. In…
Euthanasia of reptiles and amphibians
General overview of the issue of euthanasia in veterinary herpetology There are many reasons to euthanize a reptile. In addition, there are many ways to accomplish this task. Techniques that are suitable for…
Turtle feces and testing
How to get tested for worms or protozoa (amoebae) Some types of worms are clearly visible to the naked eye, some will have to be looked at under a microscope. If you are…
Biochemical analysis of the blood of turtles
In many Moscow veterinary laboratories at clinics, a biochemical blood test is done. The analysis is done according to five indicators: urea, total protein, phosphorus, calcium, uric acid (to determine renal failure), or…
Fruits and vegetables
Spiny artichoke Cynara scolymus; Cynara cardunculus One can Field lettuce (valerianella) Valerianella locusta; syn. Valerianella olitoria One can Apricot Prunus armeniaca Only in fruit-eating species and rarely. Limited the norm Cydonia Only in…
