2. Check the mouth and nostrils for abnormal secretions or foam secretions. If there is abnormal mucus and foam secretion, it may be pneumonia or respiratory diseases.
3. See if the meat part of the turtle is full. If the tortoise retracts into its shell, it may be too thin. A healthy turtle should look like its shell is full of water. If it looks hollow, don't buy it
4. Pull gently with your hand to see the tortoise's limbs. Do you feel a strong flinch or struggle? If there is no force, it may be too weak.
It's best to see the appearance or photos of this turtle first, so as not to regard the defective turtle as normal.
6. Turn it over and look at the anus. If there is unclean stool, there may be something wrong with the digestive tract.
7. Look at the companions in the same nest, don't buy those hiding in dark corners, just pick the most lively ones.
8. Gently press the tortoise shell with your fingers and touch the tortoise shell for softening and deformation. Healthy individuals have extremely hard carapace and carapace. If the tortoise shell is found to be soft or deformed, it may be due to insufficient sunshine leading to insufficient intake of vitamin D and calcium.
9. Check whether ectoparasites are attached to the depressions and folds of limbs, tail and neck. Parasites are often attached to the surface depressions of turtles.
10. Check for trauma or bite marks, that is, white or red lumps. Aquarium stores often put dozens of turtles together and may bite each other, especially aggressive species.
1 1. Check whether the eyes can be opened and whether there is a lump or mucus secretion in the eyelid. Eyelid edema may be caused by low temperature or poor water quality.
12. Check whether there is abnormal sound during breathing. Respiratory murmur is also a symptom of pneumonia.
13. Observe whether the walking posture is normal. When a healthy turtle walks, its abdominal armor will be parallel to the ground. If it leans to one side or the front end is upturned, it means there is something wrong with its health.
14. Observe whether the tortoise can keep its balance when swimming. When a healthy turtle swims, its front end tilts up. If it is found that it can't keep its balance in water and leans to one side, it means that its respiratory tract or cloaca may be infected.
15. The forelimbs of the tortoise can be supported by the index finger and thumb. If the individual can hold on and climb up, the body is still good. If he can't hold on, look down. The tortoise may be too weak or hungry, so he should consider not buying it.