1, there is a reaction
Although the tortoise is slow, it doesn't mean that it is slow. Generally speaking, a healthy turtle is sensitive. You can see whether it is sensitive by touching its head, limbs or tail. If the tortoise quickly retracts its limbs when it is touched, it shows that it is very sensitive. Or you can try turning the turtle's navel upside down. If the turtle turns back quickly, it can be said that it is very sensitive, but this method is not suitable for large turtles.
2, there is a sense of sinking.
Healthy turtles are generally very heavy, and they can feel a sense of sinking when they are lifted by their hands, but only those who are familiar with turtles can feel it. After all, different turtles have different bodies.
3, the appearance is complete
The shell of a healthy turtle is hard, complete and bright, and its shell is not brittle and its lines are clear. When selecting turtles, it is important to check whether their nails are complete. If it is not complete, don't buy it.
4. Bright eyes
Healthy tortoise eyes should be bright, and there will be no white spots and secretions on the eyeball.
5. The nose is dry and there are no cracks.
Unhealthy turtles usually have mucus or snot in their noses, but healthy turtles don't have this symptom.
6. Tongue coating is normal
The tongue surface of healthy turtles should be pink, and the tongue coating is generally thin white or thin yellow. If the turtle's tongue is found to be white, red or cyan, and its tongue coating is thick, dark yellow, milky white or black, it shows that the turtle's health is worrying.
7. Strong limbs
In normal health, when you grab the tortoise's limbs and pull them out, the healthy tortoise will shrink hard, and when crawling, the limbs can support the body.
These are the characteristics of healthy turtles summarized by Dr. Paw Paw. If you have other ways to judge whether a turtle is healthy or not, you can leave a message below for everyone to learn.