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Open wound on the head of a terrapin

I have 2 terrapins, and one of them has an injury on its head. It pulled a piece of skin off its head. This skin shred was at first still attached. When I looked for it the next time, it was gone, and it bleeded a little. However, the terrapin was agile as ever, was hungry and reacted when I called it. Then a little skin grew over the wound, but today I noticed that it came off again. I took the terrapin out of the water and put it into the bathtub. I also put some wound balm on the wound. Should I take the terrapin to a veterinarian?  I do not want the terrapin to suffer from pain when I put it back into the water!

Hello,

yes you should. The vet has the treatments and the knowledge to treat open wounds as required.

sera sanipur is suitable as an immediate measure for soothing and inflammation prevention, but it cannot replace consulting a vet in such a case!

Best regards

sera GmbH
Dr. Bodo Schnell

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