My Baby red slider turtle is not eating he has shrunk 2 sizes and he keeps opening his mouth please help me?
I make sure he has sunlight everyday for hours and when hes done with sunlight I turn on the lamp for him! I got some funges cure and it dident reallly help.and hes still opening his mouth making squeaking noises and hes not been eating for ever! and I don't know if its from me not having a heater the heater I bought dident work so I took it back and bought another one and that doesent work so someone please tell me whats going on and help me please!
My red ear turtle has got swollen eyes and is not eating, what do i do any suggestions.?
Understand that a turtle that cannot see usually cannot eat, so if you cannot fix this in a timely manner, take it to a vet. There are a lot of causes of swollen eyes, but contrary to many sites teachings, vit. A is not usually one of them (although it IS if the turtle is a box turtle.) Chlorine can do it, but the concentration has to be pretty high (swimming pool levels), and most chlorine outgasses in about 24 hours. Infections are a common cause- respiratory infections, soiled water, cold water, poor diet, and much more can contribute to the turtle picking up an illness. The general home treatment is simple, but not always effective without a vet's care. 1. Clean the tank well, and make sure to rebuild it per guidelines at good sites like htp://www.redearslider.com (temps, size, lighting, filtration, etc.) 2. Boost water temps from 75-80F to about 80-85F. 3. Use the fish medicine 'Stress Coat' in the water. 4. Use eye drops to try to lubricate the eyes so they reopen. Human antibiotic eye ointment, turtle eye drops, or cod-liver oil will work. Keep it out of the water for about an hour for the drops to work. This often (but not always) signals that some of the cares or diet were imperfect, and reviewing good cares, like at the site mentioned above, is a good idea.
Red Eared Slider turtle question?
Does she open her mouth when she breathes? When she swims, does she lean to one side a little? Is there any mucus around her nose? Does her eyes look a little cloudy/milky? Has she been staying on her basking area more than normal? Those are some signs of a respiratory infection (including heavy breathing/whistling sounds) and it is very serious. What is the temperature in her tank? It should be 75-85 degrees. Do you have a water heater for her? They're very important. What about a basking area? Even though Red Eared Sliders are aquatic turtles they still need to be able to get completely out of the water so they can warm up and digest their food properly. Do you have a basking light for her? If not, you need to get a UVB/UVA heat lamp for her, it's what helps her digest her food AND dries her shell off so she won't have any kind of fungus or shell rot. If you don't have one (if not, all) of the things for her that I listed above then I'd suggest you go get it for her as they are very important if you want a healthy turtle. If she keeps making that whistling sound when she breathes or has any of the other signs of a respiratory infection then you definitely need to take her to the vet because you can't cure it without medicine for her. If you want to wait a couple more days to see how she acts (even though I wouldn't recommend waiting) then you should get the water temperature a few degrees higher than it is. That might help but I wouldn't have it any higher than 85 because it could be too hot for her. I hope I've helped and best of luck!
Does anybody know why my red eared turtle has a cloudy eye?
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Why won't my red ear turtle open his eyes?
What is "just little"? Are they hatchlings, or 4"? Please go back and do an "additional comment" so we know what you're feeding; how old they are; how long you've had them; the lights you're using, etc. It's hard to "guess-ti-mate" what the trouble is, if we don't have anything to formulate a guess on... As for the closed eyes - this could be many things. If you're using UVB - turn it off immediately. Many bulbs are causing irritation and temporary blindness. It's painful to the animals, and they can't open their eyes. In most cases, the damage is temporary, but it can take weeks to recover. I'll post a link below you can check out on this topic. At this point, with closed eyes, and also the puffiness (ominous sounding, at the least), and being unable to see to eat - I strongly recommend that you immediately get the babies/juveniles to your exotics/reptile vet. In this condition they cannot eat, and it's only going to get worse. They need medical attention. If you don't already have a relationship with a qualified/reputable reptile vet, you can contact “herpetologicalsocieties.com“ for one in the city of your state. Diet and heat are so important for these reptiles. Once you get them to the vet and determine what is wrong - please load my page here, and contact me in mail. I'll be happy to help you make sure you're providing the best care you can for the turtles. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help, and I hope the lil guys recover quickly.
My red-eared slider turtle won't eat, and barely moves, to the point where i keep thinking she's dead, help!!?
There seem to be a couple major things that I should point out. I have recently had a similar problem with closed eyes, lethargic behavior, and not eating. These symptoms may be several things. She may have a mouth fungus or infection, so first thing I would suggest is to take a clean cu-tip and try to prod her mouth open. Look at the edge of her jaw near the end of the tongue and see if there is any white growth. If there is that would be the cause of not eating. Also look for gaping of the mouth and bubbles at the nose. These, combines with what you have supplied, would describe an upper respiratory infection. In which case you could do one of two things. Get a light for her and make sure she stays warm. The heat is, to my knowledge, the only natural way to get rid of the infection. If not try to find a vet right away. If it is a respiratory infection I believe the vet would give the turtle amikacin- hopefully I spelled that correctly- would would have to be injected under a scale for four days and then every other day for 14-21 days. The medicine and visit, in my experience, comes to about $146. She may also have an eye infection which you can treat with an eye drop from the pet store which is about $15. Apply 1 drop to each eye once a day. My suggestion would be to get a light despite the fact that they have been ok, generally it will help them and if the one does have this infection it will help her get better. As for the live food, I don't see how it would help in this case, especially if she isn't eating, you can always try some earthworms and crickets with a vitamin supplement powder to try to prevent her from dieing, as a lack of nutrients would end in that. Also make sure she gets plenty of vitamin A and calcium. If she will eat at all. Most of the time the pellets aren't enough for them and they will need more. Keep that in mind for future reference. Lastly, separate her from the other turtle as this is contagious. I haven't heard of any turtle strokes and don't know what exactly it could be. If there is absolutely no vet you can reach then I think you may be at a loss, I'm not trying to sound morbid or be rude, but in my past experience its lethal. I wish you the best of luck and hope your turtle gets better. I hope I have helped. =)
How often should I feed my red eared turtle?
Red eared sliders and other aquatic turtles can be fed daily as hatchlings and juveniles, reducing the feedings to every other day as adults. Some people choose to feed adults only every 3 days, while others prefer to stick to smaller meals and continue feeding them daily. The important thing is not to over feed your turtle, especially items high in proteins and fats for adults, as red eared sliders and other aquatic turtles often have voracious appetites and will "beg" for food.However often you feed, monitor the body condition of your turtle. If folds of skin are developing around the legs, especially when the turtle pulls its legs in, it is getting too fat and needs to be fed a smaller amount, or less often (or food with a lower fat content). Remember that adults are quite herbivorous, so if your turtle seems overly hungry, try feeding more leafy greens and plant materials rather than pellets or prey items.How Much to FeedThis will depend a bit on your individual turtle. A good rule of thumb is to feed as much as your turtle will consume in 15 minutes. If you feed in a separate container, it is easier to monitor how much and how fast your turtle eats. It is important to offer a variety of foods at the same time -- don't just give your turtle its favorite items.As an alternative guideline, another common "rule of thumb" is to give meals that are roughly the same size (in total volume) as the turtle's head and neck. Still, you'll need to monitor your turtle's body condition and adjust if necessary.Keep in mind, that if you are feeding strictly by these rules, feeding every day might be too much, and every two or three days might be too little. You will likely need to adjust the amount you give your turtle. The best guide is to monitor your turtle's weight and condition, and with a little experience you will get to know better how much your turtle can eat and stay in good condition. You also do not want to let juvenile turtles grow too quickly.Most red eared sliders can live up to 45-60 years, most will not survive 2 years. Are you taking the best possible care of your red eared slider? Here are some signs you may not be: