Ja ci nie napisałem tego od tak, po pstryknięciu palcem. Przypadki takich robaczyc są opisane w podręcznikach weterynarii z zaleceniem eutanazji chorego zwierzęcia. Przytoczę ci fragment z jednego z nich (Tortoise Medicine and Surgery, John Chitty and Aidan Raftery.):
Calliphorid and sarcophagid flies
Many species are linked to myiasis. Primary causes are usually
wounds or prolapses (entry via Amblyomma spp. tick wounds has been recorded in
gopher tortoises) and debility. The prognosis for myiasis is poor – partly due to the
need to address the underlying cause (which is often severe) as well as difficulties
removing maggots and treating those left behind (avermectins are contraindicated
in Chelonia). Physical removal and flushing (0.05% chlorhexidine recommended)
are essential to remove maggots. F10 preparations, including cypermethrin and
piperonyl butoxide, permethrin 0.01% and fipronil,
have also been used to repel maggots from wounds. Fluid and thermal support are
essential due to the probable toxic state post-myiasis (and to assist in supporting
probable underlying debility).
Prevention involves avoidance of underlying causes and detection of these cases
before they strike (another reason for poor prognosis is that the strike is often
not detected for a long time), good husbandry (prevention of the build-up of
organic material and maintenance of adequate environmental temperature – see
Chapter 2.1) and regular checking of pet chelonians.
Zwlekając z eutanazja miej świadomość, że te larwy much cały czas pożerają twojego żółwia żywcem.