I have a 3 year old African mud. He was given to us a year ago, and up until now has been pretty mellow. For 3 days now he won't eat and is climbing up the filter,tank walls ramp, etc. to get out. He has flipped over a few times!! I wonder is this a mating season type of behavior and maybe normal for his age? I don't know much about turtles. We take him out to walk around, he has a 40 gal. tank with a ramp and a basking light and heated water, 80 degrees as always. Other than the not eating and climbing he looks the same as he always does. If anyone has any helpful info, I would really appreciate it!!!!
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Mud turtle with crazy climbing behavior
lrb3
Jun 06, 2006 08:49 AM
Replies (2)
alex_cheng
Jun 08, 2006 08:30 AM
Can you sure the sex of her?Male or a female?
If she is a female ,maybe she want to lay the eggs
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lrb3
Jun 08, 2006 08:40 AM
I am pretty sure he is a male. He has large claws, tail is long, folded in, also I have seen what I believe to be his reproductive organ. Was advised to lower temp a bit to subdue hormones, and give more hiding options. I did get him to eat fish and worms yesterday. Still turns nose up at the sticks I usually give him. Maybe he has me trained!! thanks for response.
