my turtles foot was stomped on and its bad what to do
2006-11-06 06:11:00 · 7 answers · asked by WeFlyHigh 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Take it to a vet. Anyone who doesn't think turtles can suffer (or don't beleive that it matters much when a lowly animal is hurt) needs to ask the turtle. Vets can X-Ray for broken bones, and administer antibiotics if there's an infection present. Your animal's suffering needlessly.
2006-11-06 06:21:08 · answer #1 · answered by writersblock73 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much nothing. If it is bleeding, wash it off, put some anti-biotic ointment on it, and leave it in a warm dry tank for a few hours until the bleeding stops.
If you know a fracture occured, you may want to see a vet for X-rays and the right setting. Trying to set it yourself could result in more problems.
Otherwise- just some rest, super cleanliness, slightly warmer conditions, and generally really good care should be enough.
2006-11-06 14:19:01 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
highly suggest you see a vet who deals with reptiles on a weekly basis ASAP. Don't want to take any chances of a lost limb.
2006-11-06 14:18:26 · answer #3 · answered by blackratsnake 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either take the turtle to the vetinarian or just leave it alone...animals mend themselves fo the most part
2006-11-06 14:18:57 · answer #4 · answered by trivia buff 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to a vet that specializes in reptiles.
2006-11-06 14:23:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the vet!
2006-11-06 22:11:42 · answer #6 · answered by shoo shoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the vet.
2006-11-06 21:51:35 · answer #7 · answered by Steph L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋