A friend of mine has a small snaping turtle and these days the turtle is floating in its aquarium. All other things, including apetite are normal. Anyone knows what this could be? Thanks
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Floating problem
Bushmaster
Oct 25, 2006 04:21 PM
Replies (2)
JKC
Oct 25, 2006 08:17 PM
Is the turtle able to dive normally? If not it could be (most likely is) a respiritory problem.
SteveH
Oct 25, 2006 08:22 PM
check out austinsturtlepage.com under medical conditions. it could be a respiratory infection or if he is fed too much it could be a gastrointestinal problem. i've had a turtle that had problems with the latter and i'd lower the water level (so he wouldn't drown) and in a day or two he'd be alright.
