Can my RES have worms??

Question

When my RES tutles goes to the bathroom sometimes there is what looks like the worms that dogs. (long white string-like) Can turtles get worms? What should I do?

Answer 1

Yes..Turtles (like most animals) can have intestinal worms. Over time, worms can expend a lot of the turtle's energy to feed them. Some worms may be found protruding from the vent of a turtle. Fecal samples can be checked by the caretaker or a vet and a dewormer prescribed

Contact the “www.anapsid.org/societies, for a turtle vet /  rescue in your city and state.

I wish you luck.

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