The cause of most diseases is improper maintenance before and after the sale of the turtle and for several years. It is necessary to know what to feed the pet, how to treat it in case of illness, and the peculiarities of the structure as tortoises have ears. Prevention of various diseases is based on strict compliance with the diet and maintaining cleanliness in the place where the reptile spends his time. It is not superfluous if you regularly show it to a veterinarian because only a specialist can diagnose a disease in its early stages. This is especially true for diseases such as rickets.