My turtle is not doing much of anything he is just floating on top of the water and not coming up for air. When i poke him he moves so I know he is not dead yet. I have fed them I have another one also who is active swimming and eating this one is not at all. I put him on top of his floating island and he did not move once. I read some of the forums here and I checked he does not have swollen eyes and he does not appear to be breathing at all.I decided to do what one person suggested I put him in a smaller aquarium and put him in a bottle cap and put some food in the bowl but still nothing he is opening his eyes a little but please I dont know a vet around my area to take him to and I cant tell if he is sick or just sleeping. What are signs that he is dying?
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Help please! Can anyone tell me whats wrong with my turtle.
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What is the water temperature and do you have a basking lamp for the turtles? Is this a hatchling?
This is not normal behavior at all. Sometimes hatchlings will just fail and die but first let's see what conditions you have the turtle in. He should have a basking light and his water temp should be in the 70's (a bit warmer for an ill turtle).
as a pet owner it is your responsibility to find a vet that
can treat your turtle. This turtle is sick!! The proper
thing to do is to find a vet BEFORE you purchase a pet.
Please do the right thing and get this turtle some help!
Call around to some of the area vets and I am sure they
can put you in the right direction.
I hope your turtle makes it but with no quick intervention,
the chances are probably slim
Linda
