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- Health & Wellbeing
My red silder turtle shell is soft! What should i do now !
Given Shiro's size/age, the shell may be a bit pliable yet. Be sure to provide UVB lighting. It should be no more than 14 inches away from the basking spot and not blocked by glass, plexiglass or fine mesh. Feed a quality commercial pellet or stick diet and supplement with a calcium powder and a multivitamin. A piece of cuttlebone can be left in the tan for Shiro to munch on.
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Have a painted turtle who we think has a respiratory infection. His eyes are puffy and he makes a noise and has his mouth open but won’t eat. What can we do for him. No vet in our area treat turtles
The swollen eyes may be due to a vitamin A deficiency. You can pick up Repti Turtle Eye Drops by Zoo Med ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/zoo-med-repti-turtle-eye-drops ) at the local Petco. Follow label directions. Next, maintain pristine water quality via filtration and regular partial water changes. Confirm proper environmental parameters, especially temperature. Low temps can affect activity and appetite in reptiles. The symptoms described could be a respiratory infection. Unfortunately, you will need to see a veterinarian for confirmation and treatment. You can take Jeffrey to the local clinic. The veterinarian may be able to consult with a specialist to devise a treatment plan. The antibiotics used are the same that are used in dogs and cats. Review slider care at the links below. I have also included a link to find the nearest veterinarian with experience treating reptiles. http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Red-Eared-Slider-Care-Sheet/ http://www.anapsid.or
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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I got this turtle from this lady they didn’t know nothing about turtles and I think it’s a fungal infection it’s all white and the nutrition was very bad they only gave him one pellet a day he’s a year old and It’s very small what can I do for it’s
Maintain pristine water quality and proper water temperature. Provide a basking area with a heat lamp and unfiltered UVB lighting. Feed a balanced diet including prey (feeder fish, nightcrawlers, etc), fresh greens and vegetables and commercial pellets. Provide a multivitamin and calcium supplement in powdered forms. These can be sprinkled on the food. Bits of raw beef heart can be used to stimulate the appetite. Use a soft bristled toothbrush and diluted Betadine or chlorhexidine (Hibiclens) to cleanse the shell daily. Allow for a 1 hour dry dock (keep him out of the water) after each cleaning. Ideally, he should be examined by your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles to confirm the infection and to administer medication if indicated.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Food & Nutrition
I have a small turtle, and she has been for more than a week sleeping all the time and refusing to eat anything. She opens her mouth a lot when she wakes up and rushes out of the water for no reason. Her eyes were a bit swallowed, but now it is bette
Thanks for reaching out about Semsem. Another veterinarian to visit is recommended or maybe your present veterinarian can consult with a reptile veterinarian. Vitamin A deficiencies can often lead to ocular changes and inappetence. Check and correct water quality, water and basking site temperatures and UVB exposure. Review diet and improve if deficient. Systemic antibiotics, a vitamin A injection and eye ointments might be needed. Good luck.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
- Health & Wellbeing
I wanna know how much can you feed a red eared slider turtle a day? And how to know if my turtle is healthy?
A bit depends on how old Mika is but she appears young from your pictures. Feed every day and remove uneaten food after a few minutes that she doesn't eat. She should get about 45-50 veggies, 25% animal protein (feeder fish or worms) and 25% pelleted diet. If she is active and eating that is a good sign for health. Make sure no white patches or soft spots on her shell. Keep water quality good in her tank, make sure she has areas to get out of the water and bask and full spectrum UV lighting. Here is a great article on RES care, with specific parameters. http://www.anapsid.org/reslider.html
Updated on August 12th, 2025
