What should I do if my Brazilian turtle suffers heat stroke?
Recently, high temperatures have persisted in many parts of the country, and heat stroke incidents have occurred frequently among pets. Among them, Brazilian tortoises, as a common pet, are also at risk of heat stroke. This article will combine hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with a complete guide to the identification, first aid and prevention of heatstroke in Brazilian turtles.
1. Hotspot data on the entire network: Popularity of topics related to pet heatstroke
| platform | Hot search keywords | heat index | Discussion time |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Pet Heatstroke First Aid Guide# | 120 million | 2023-07-15 | |
| Douyin | Brazilian turtle summer care | 8500w | 2023-07-18 |
| Baidu | Heat stroke symptoms in turtles | 450,000 times | last 7 days |
2. Typical symptoms of heatstroke in Brazilian turtles
Immediate intervention is required when more than 3 of the following symptoms occur:
| Symptoms | Hazard level |
|---|---|
| Weakness of limbs to float on water | ★★★ |
| The head extends for a long time without retracting | ★★★ |
| Refusal to eat for more than 48 hours | ★★☆ |
| sunken or swollen eyes | ★★☆ |
3. Five steps for emergency treatment
1.transfer environment: Immediately move to a cool place at 25-28℃ to avoid direct air blowing
2.gradual cooling: Wrap an ice pack in a towel and apply cold compress 10cm away from the tortoise shell.
3.Hydration measures: Soak in shallow water (the water level does not exceed the nostrils)
4.electrolyte supplement:Special electrolyte solution for reptiles diluted 1:100
5.observation period: Continuous observation for at least 72 hours
| Product name | Usage | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Reptile Electrolytes | Preventive supplementation once a week | Avoid sugary ingredients |
| thermometer | Monitor water temperature twice a day | Choose an anti-bite style |
4. Preventive measures
1.Environmental transformation: The breeding box is equipped with a sunshade area and a water shade area.
2.temperature control: Keep the water temperature at 28-32℃ and the air temperature not exceeding 35℃
3.Feeding adjustments: Complete feeding before 10 am
4.early warning system: Install temperature and humidity alarm (threshold value is set to 34℃)
5. Common misunderstandings
| Wrong approach | correct alternative |
|---|---|
| Put directly into ice water | Step cooling (2℃ drop per hour) |
| Force feeding | Supplementary glucose solution |
6. Recovery care
Special attention should be paid to the following during the recovery period:
• Keep water depth no higher than carapace height for the first 3 days
• Use 50% blackout net to filter sunlight
• Added B vitamins to promote metabolism
According to data from the Reptile Pet Hospital, the survival rate of heatstroke Brazilian turtles that are treated promptly and correctly is 92%, while the survival rate of delayed treatment is only 37%. It is recommended that breeders learn first aid knowledge in advance and prepare emergency supplies to ensure that their turtles spend the summer safely.
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