Urgent Care :: My turtle is sick...

[dave09]

I'm pretty sure my red ear slider is sick, all she does is sleeping on her rock, she don't want to eat at all, nor [----]:#

Normally she goes crazy when I show her the turtle food, but now she doesnt ever bother turning her head.

What can I possibly do?

-David

[dave09]

'nor sh1t'

[steve]

http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2142

[dave09]

I can't take her to a vet because turtles are illegal where I live and they'll just put her to sleep

How big is your turtle? 22-23 cm
How long have you had it? 1.5 year

What is the water temperature? Dont know exacly but its not to hot and not to cold.
Are you using a water heater? Yes
How much water is in there? Pretty much
Are you using a water conditioner?Dont think so
Are you using any filtration? Yes

What is the basking temperature? Dont know :S
Is there a basking light?
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? Yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? flat stone
Is there a UVB light? Yes, think its UVB

What have you been trying to feed it? YES. A lot
When was the last time your turtle ate? 3 days ago

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 100x37 cm
Is the tank near a window? Yes
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? Yes

Have you read the Basic Care section? Yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? No, posted this in panic

Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? constipation

[dave09]

What have you been trying to feed it? YES. A lot

Misunderstood the question. I've been feeding her kale and turtle food sticks

[missibsu]

Where do you live that is illegal to own turtles?

You aren't sure of the water temp, so how are sure that it isn't too hot or cold? Because of our body temp, what feels cool can actually be fairly warm. Pick up a couple of themometers, one for in the tank, and one for the basking area. Or, you can get a decent digital themometer that can do both. Knowing the temp is very important to the overall health of your turtle. Temps control appetite, growth, basking, etc.

How much water do you have? Rule of thumb is 10 gallons per inch. RES are aquatic and need plenty of swimming room.

Also, be sure that you really have a UVB light. Unless is says that it has UVB, don't expect it to.

[dave09]

Iceland :l

I just changed the water and i'm rewarming it, I'm also gonna buy a thermometer today.

I didnt want to take her out of the water because I thought her stomach was ill. But I had to when I changed the water and she look pretty lively on the floor. I don't quite understand this.