What did the scientist say at the Turtle Tool Workshop?

While most Vietnamese scientists think that it is necessary to bring Tortoise ashore for treatment, Tim McCormack, Asia Turtle Program coordinator noted, if the wound is mild, it should not be interfered much.

Bee reporter has recorded the opinions of scientists who will attend the workshop to find ways to protect Ho Guom Turtle which will take place today, February 15.

Prof. Dang Huy Huynh, Chairman of Vietnam Zoology Association: Unified why Tortoise was injured

In the workshop, first of all, we need to find out the reason why there is a wound on the Tortoise: by the red-eared turtle or the obstacles that appear under the lake .

The cause must be determined to give a cure for the turtle.

Currently, most scientists agree to bring him ashore to heal. However, careful calculations are needed.

Currently, the lake water is depleted, so use the device to monitor the wound, such as attaching chips on the area of ​​Sword Lake turtle to see the wound and activity of this Turtle species. It is possible to use colors like red to hang on the shore, to attract the Tortoise to emerge, to find ways to lure into the boat, including water, to find ways to treat the wound.

At this stage, the role of veterinarians and not scientists is needed.

Ho Guom Turtle tool carried red ear turtle on his back.(VNE photo)

Mr. Tim McCormack, Asia Turtle Program Coordinator: If there is minor injury, there is no need for much intervention

If the wound is light, I think there is no need for much intervention. But if serious, you need to bring him to shore. But it should be noted that when conducting the arrest, she avoided to harm her life. On the other hand, it is also necessary to think about how to influence him in an unnatural environment. Affected by a human-imposed diet, moving back and forth can make the turtle infected with parasites.

When putting Tools on shore, it is best to have the intervention of experienced veterinarians , calf technicians and wild animals.

I was told that some other experts advised to invite Hanoi Zoo or Saigon Zoo and Zoo to treat him, these two units have a lot of experience in raising and treating soft shell turtle. In addition, there are some other large zoo such as: Singapore Zoo, Cologne Zoo (Germany) San Diego Zoo (USA) .

Prof. Dr. Ha Dinh Duc: I have 8 petitions

In tomorrow's workshop, I will make 8 recommendations: First, it is necessary to bring the Tortoise ashore and treat it promptly. Secondly, cleaning the lake environment, taking out all the garbage, or obstacles in the lake, because according to many scientists this may be one of the causes of wounds on him.

Thirdly, check the drainage system of the restaurants that are operating near the lake. Fourthly, to make the sluice gate system open and renovate the lake water. Fifth, carry out the dredging project.

Friday, set up mini labo to collect environmental parameters of the lake. Seventh, need to clean concrete, stone bricks so that Tortoise can crawl on the base of Tortoise tower to rest. Finally, it is necessary to propagate the awareness of people releasing red ear turtles and strange creatures into the lake.