Successful Retrieval of Fish Hook From Indian Flap-Shelled Turtle (Lissemys punctata) via Intra-oral Approach

Authors

  • Deepesh Gautam Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Veterinary Hospital Khannaudhi, Dist. Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh Department of Animal Husbandary (MP).
  • Deepa Singh Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Veterinary Hospital Jaisinghnagar, Dist. Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh Department of Animal Husbandary (MP).
  • Adesh Kumar Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Veterinary Hospital Lamar, Dist. Bhind, Madhya Pradesh Department of Animal Husbandary (MP).
  • Sarit Kumar Patra Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Veterinary Hospital Umraoganj, Dist. Raisen, Madhya Pradesh Department of Animal Husbandary (MP).
  • Manoj Kumar Ahirwar Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, District Veterinary Hospital, Dist. Sambalpur, Fisheries and Animal Resource Development Department, Orissa

Keywords:

Successful Retrieval, Fish Hook From, Lissemys punctata

Abstract

Lissemys punctata, an Indian flap-shelled turtle is a fresh water species found widespread and common in South  Asia. Injuries due to entangled fish hook is the most common  affection reported in these species (Balazs and Poley, 1993). Because fresh water turtles are opportunistic scavengers and  also take live prey, they are most likely vulnerable to capture  with baited hooks set to catch fish (Howey and Dinkelacker,  2013). The present case report discusses the retrieval and  management of an entangled fish hook in an  Indian flap shelled turtle. 

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Published

2020-08-16

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2020): The Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology (IJVSBT) (Jul- Sep) 2020

Section

Case Report

License

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How to Cite

Gautam, .D., Singh, D., Kumar, A., Patra, S.K., & Ahirwar, .M.K. (2020). Successful Retrieval of Fish Hook From Indian Flap-Shelled Turtle (Lissemys punctata) via Intra-oral Approach . Indian Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Biotechnology, 16(1), 75–76. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/ijvsbt/article/view/2380