Treatment methods for Smith's leatherback turtle's rotten skin:

1. The rotten skin is light, not large in area, and the wound is not deep. You can use a cotton swab to gently wipe away the moisture from the lesion. , then dip a cotton swab into 5% povidone-iodine and apply it for disinfection (from the inside to the outside). After applying, let it dry for 1 to 2 hours, then put it back into the water, and wipe it 3 to 4 times a day.

2. If the rotten skin wound is slightly aggravated, after disinfecting it with povidone-iodine, you can add erythromycin or chlortetracycline and cover the wound surface.

3. If the rotten skin of the turtle is serious, large in area and deep in depth, amoxicillin medicinal bath should be used.

Methods to prevent Smith's Leatherback Turtle skin rot:

1. Water quality. The water quality for raising Smith's leatherback turtles must be neutral or alkaline. If the water pH is lower than 6.0, rotten skin will appear. Do not use sunken wood in the breeding tank. Sunken wood will release a large amount of humic acid after soaking, which can easily Causes turtle skin rot.

2. Temperature. Smith's leatherback turtles are tropical turtles. When the temperature drops below 18 degrees, they become inactive and refuse to eat. They also develop skin problems.

3. Bask your back. Smith's Leatherback Turtle likes to bask on its back very much, which can prevent skin problems. Mild skin rot can be cured by basking on its back.