What to do if my pet turtle's nose is bleeding after an accident?

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what to do if my pet turtle approaches something pointy and touched it with his forehead and suddenly nose bleeds???? plzz help im so scared...

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

If it is a superficial wound, do not worry, you can control bleeding using gentle pressure and some plain corn starch. Keep your turtle out of the water until the bleeding stops. If it doesn't, take it to your veterinarian, the nearest veterinary ER or to a veterinarian experienced in treating reptiles. If it is truly a nosebleed, it should be examined by a veterinarian experienced in treating reptiles to diagnose the cause. This could be anything from"simple" infection to tumors.

What to do if my pet turtle's nose is bleeding after an accident?

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