
Trachemys scripta elegans is a species of semi-aquatic freshwater turtle native to North America. It is popularly known as the “red-eared turtle”, as it has two red spots, one on each side of the head. In captivity, aquatic species are more prone to the appearance of fungal and bacterial diseases, especially if food and sanitation management is not adequate. High humidity in the environment can cause softening of the keratin and corneal plaques, facilitating the process of invasion by fungi, which ...
Tópico(s): Turtle Biology and Conservation
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