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hi there ppl i have a res and a indian roof turtle the indian roof turtle isa an awsome turtle species to keep very active very responsive same was with my little res but from pas week or so my little res [1inch in length] is not eating anythin i dnt knw why he always goes and sits on the wooden plank that i have installed for them where they go and bask and also he has become weak i guess when i put him into the water he takes out his back legs out and keeps the front ones in and jus floats tilted and only paddles once or twice properly and also he seems always sleepy goes on the tank and after some time goes to sleep bt when i go near and watch what he's doing he wakes up...and recently on his belly portion where he has a crucked v shaped notch just below his neck portion spotted a red dot over there i am very worried guys please help urgently

and he also gasps i guees he opens his mouth now and then and takes his neck a lil inside and then takes it out with a force and bites the air tries to breath with his mouth i think pl help ppl

I'ld seperate them and get his water/basking temps up.Sounds like he has a R.I., Best bet is find a vet. RI is never good,but a turtle that small will have little chance with out a vet I'ld say. Good luck

Dry dock it for a time, only dipping it in water occasionally in between. In the day, use a heat lamp to give it warmth, but not too hot or close. Provide some shade it can take refuge in too.

Next, take a little plastic bowl at feeding times, fill it with warm water, and place some food directly in front of its face. Leave it there for a half an hour or so. It'll eventually begin to eat, albeit it little by little.

Its respiratory can only go away by keeping it warm and dry. I know, I saved one turtle by doing what I'd said.