What to do if the turtle sneezes?

Can turtles sneeze? Of course they can, when sneezing, reptiles make a funny sound that amuses all family members. But the sneeze of an animal is not always a reason for laughter, sometimes it is a symptom of a serious illness.

What causes a turtle to sneeze?

If your tortoise or tortoise has sneezed a few times but is still alert and eating well, don’t worry. With the help of sneezing, the animal’s body is freed from various foreign objects that have entered the oral or nasal cavity.

Pathological sneezing is one of the symptoms of “turtle” disease:

• allergy;
• rhinitis;
• rhinopathy;
• hypovitaminosis A;
• sinusitis;
• pneumonia.

Only a veterinarian can determine the cause of sneezing in a reptile during a comprehensive examination of the animal using various diagnostic methods.

Most often, turtles begin to sneeze when:

• the absence of sources of daytime and ultraviolet radiation;
• keeping in drafts or in cold water and indoors;
• unbalanced feeding.

An allergic reaction in turtles develops on the soil, pungent odors of poisons, paints and varnishes and house flowers.

When do you need to see a doctor when sneezing turtles?

If a turtle, regardless of the species, whether it is red-eared or Central Asian, sneezes and opens its mouth, does not eat, becomes lethargic, most likely the pet is sick.

The reason for an immediate appeal to a specialist is a combination of alarming symptoms in a reptile:

• sneeze;
• nasal mucous or purulent discharge;
• eye swelling
• refusal to feed;
• falling sideways when swimming;
• hard breath;
• dyspnea;
• clicks, whistles, wheezing;
• reluctance of aquatic turtles to swim;
• refusal of land turtles to return to the terrarium;
• the animal often coughs and rubs its head with its forelimbs.

Do not start the disease and self-medicate. The lack of competent treatment with such a clinical picture leads to the development of complications and the inevitable death of a small pet. In order to avoid the development of sad consequences, it is necessary to be attentive to domestic reptiles, properly maintain and feed animals so that the turtles can live a long and carefree life.

Video: how a turtle sneezes