Why did the tortoise die when its shell broke?

There may be many reasons why turtles die after breaking their shells. Here are some possible reasons:

1. Incomplete shelling: If the shell is incomplete, eggshell fragments may remain in the shell, leading to health problems such as infection, inflammation or blockage, which may lead to turtle death.

2. Malnutrition: The nutrition of turtles in eggshells mainly comes from egg yolk. If the egg yolk is not properly supplemented after shelling, it may cause the tortoise to starve in the eggshell, thus affecting its health. In addition, if the tortoise is fed unhealthy food or excessive food, it may also lead to problems in the digestive system, which may lead to the death of the tortoise.

3. Dehydration: If the turtle does not get enough water after breaking its shell, it may cause dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and metabolic disorder, which may lead to the turtle's death.

4. Infection: The tortoise will be relatively weak after breaking its shell and easily infected by bacteria or viruses. If turtles are not properly cared or treated after breaking their shells, they may be infected with bacteria or viruses, which may lead to death.

5. Trauma: In the process of breaking the shell, the turtle may be injured by external forces, such as eggshell fragments or broken eggshell edges, which may stab the turtle's body and lead to death.

In order to prevent turtles from dying after breaking their shells, suitable environment and nutrition should be provided during the incubation process to ensure the integrity and cleanliness of eggshells. After the tortoise breaks its shell, it should be given proper water and food in time to avoid too much intervention and injury. If abnormal conditions are found, measures should be taken in time and the help of professional veterinarians should be sought.