i found a turtle on the side of the road, his legs and head are fine, but the tail area was broken but not crushed
2006-06-28 08:35:50 · 10 answers · asked by icanmakethat2002 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
As long as it isn't too far up from his tail, or his spine might be broken. Use crazy glue close to the surface but not to deep in the bone. wait for it to dry, then use duct tape as a cast. If it is a chip not connected to any flesh it will not work. If it an aquatic turtle it will have to be in water to eat, as this is the only way it can swallow. There is also a liquid fiberglass material that will work.
2006-06-28 20:47:41 · answer #1 · answered by whatshisface 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only a vet can get this turtle fixed up appropriately. You do not want to try to fix it by yourself as you may accidentally hurt him more or get him infected. The skin exposed where the shell was cracked is quite likely making contact with bacteria and only experienced veterinarians should try to clean it out. The veterinarian will clean out the wound, then apply a special cast until the shell can heal.
2006-06-28 11:46:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably broken because that is the most delicate part of a turtle shell. You should give it to a vet, and then they will release it back into the wild once it's cured.
2006-06-28 11:41:51 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shell rot is a bacterial an infection that generally led to by ability of undesirable water high quality and annoyed by ability of stress. A vet rather needs to confirm the turtle, and in user-friendly terms a reptile vet. they'll dig out the an infection (debride it) and then furnish you with what you go with. often times silvadine is used. I dealt with with susceptible betadine dips to disinfect my wood turtle's shell and wiped clean her infections, it took awhile- 6 mos or so (she hated each 2d) till i began out to confirm a grey cloth grow to be the injuries- a layer of keratin will cover the holes and the an infection is carried out. not greater. yet...the wonderful factor you're able to do, circulate to a reptile vet; do it actual.
2016-12-08 13:35:35 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is no trauma to the area, meaning blood or other fluid dicharge, you can fix his shell with super glue. No joke. My vet suggested it years ago when my grandmothers tortoise had babies.
2006-06-28 09:25:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a pdf file which demonstrates how to repair turtle shell.. if u can give me an id i can send it across... also, a vet will be a good idea, as u have never handle one even as a pet... :)
2006-06-28 11:06:23 · answer #6 · answered by TOTO 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leave it in nature and it will probably be OK. Turtles are pretty resiliant!
2006-06-28 18:40:47 · answer #7 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some crazy glue... sounds wierd but it acts like a temp cast for the shell....
2006-06-28 08:39:57 · answer #8 · answered by need to know basis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call a vet
2006-06-28 08:57:48 · answer #9 · answered by Nate S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
call your local vet, they'll tell ya what to do for him
2006-06-28 08:37:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋