Turtle Veterinary Care

Turtles are becoming increasingly popular as pets thanks to their fascinating behaviours, long lifespans, and unique personalities. However, their care requirements are quite different from more traditional pets, and they can be surprisingly complex to look after properly. From water quality and substrate to diet and temperature, turtles require a carefully maintained environment and regular health check-ups with an experienced turtle vet to maintain good health.

At The Unusual Pet Vets, we offer dedicated veterinary care for turtles, helping them live healthy and happy lives. Our experienced turtle vets understand the unique needs of these fascinating reptiles and regularly cares for a variety of species, including both long-necked (Chelodina spp) and short-necked (Emydura and Elseya spp) Australian turtles.

Our Turtle Vet Services

We offer a range of services tailored specifically for turtles:

General Health Check-ups: Regular assessments from a turtle vet to monitor your turtle’s well-being, including diet, lighting, habitat, and overall condition.
Advanced Diagnostics: Access to in-house X-rays, ultrasound, and other tools to investigate illness or injury.
Surgical Procedures: We perform both soft tissue and orthopaedic surgeries, and shell repairs when needed, with great care.
Behavioural Consultations: Helping to identify and resolve abnormal behaviours that could be signs of underlying health or husbandry issues.
Sexing Services: We can help determine the sex of your turtle, whether for breeding or general interest.

PaddleStart Package

Our PaddleStart Package is ideal for new turtle owners or those seeking to refine their turtle care. It includes a comprehensive health check from a turtle vet and guidance on everything from diet and lighting to tank setup. It’s peace of mind, right from the start.

Regardless of the Type, Each Turtle is Best Treated by a Trusted Turtle Veterinarian With in-depth Knowledge of Turtle Medicine.

When Should You Take Your Pet Turtle to a Turtle Vet?

It is not looking alert, not active and tongue is not moving

Eyes and mouth aren’t clear

It is moving around the enclosure with an open mouth

It is not breathing normally

It is struggling to shed (usually snakes shed all in one go but if it is shedding in little pieces there may be a problem)

It is not eating regularly or omitting a foul odour when it opens its mouth

You notice any skin wounds or lumps

Turtle Care Resources

We provide detailed care sheets to help you create the optimal environment for your turtle. Our resources cover enclosure setups, dietary needs, and general husbandry practices. These guidelines apply to the main species of turtles commonly kept in captivity in Australia.

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