My Red Ear Slider has pebbles in his tank. Is it dangerous?

As long as he is passing the stones, there is no cause for concern. There are no medications to help him expel the stones. You will need to wait him out. Make sure he continues to eat normally. Some added greens may provide bulk to help push the stones through his GI tract. Maintain proper tank temps (water, ambient and basking) as low temps will slow down his digestive tract. Monitor for lethargy and decreased appetite. These are symptoms that should be addressed by a veterinarian.

A small pebble should pass without an issue. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite or straining to defecate. See your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles and amphibians if necessary.

Lethargy and decreased or loss of appetite can be indicators of stress. Juveniles can be stressed by poor water quality, poor diet, low temperatures (water and basking), insufficient food, rough/excessive handling and loud noises or vibrations near the tank.

This could be very normal for him as long as he is still eating normally! If he isn’t eating then I would have your vet look at him. You may consider making his basking platform a little bigger if you’re concerned he is having trouble staying on it. I hope this helps! Red eared slider have great little personalities!

Thanks for reaching out about Snappy. Sleeping is a sign of lethargy and illness, and a veterinary visit should be scheduled as soon as possible. Floating all the time is an indication of hyper-inflated lungs and possible respiratory infection. Systemic disease require systemic antibiotics, which a veterinarian can prescribe. Good luck.

As long as he is active, has no discharge from the eyes or nose and is not wheezing or gaping, there is no cause for concern. Consider decreasing the depth of the water to no deeper than twice Franklin's length though.

Without an exam, it can be difficult to determine what may be wrong. Confirm proper environmental parameters, especially temperature. Low temps can affect appetite in reptiles. You can offer bits of raw beef heart to stimulate the appetite. Be sure to offer a balanced diet including protein (feeder fish, nightcrawlers, etc.) fresh greens and vegetables and a small amount of commercial pellets. A calcium supplement and a powdered multivitamin should also be used. You can review slider care at the links below. http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Red-Eared-Slider-Care-Sheet/ http://www.anapsid.org/reslider.html