Training & BehaviorMy baby red eared slider turtle is not eating from months and now he is having soft shell........ And their is not any good vet. Where I live............ So what do I do??
Check the water and ambient temperature. Low temps can affect appetite in reptiles. Mae sure the water is not too deep, no deeper than twice his shell length, and keep it clean via filtration or regular water changes. Offer a commercial pellet or stick diet supplemented with dark, leafy greens and some protein (crickets, feeder fish, earthworms). A UVB light source is also critical for shell health as is regular vitamin and mineral supplementation. You can read more about slider care here: http://www.anapsid.org/reslider.html
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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