Our female turtle started acting weird a few weeks ago. She is digging in the rocks and banging against the glass a lot. We did have a male turtle with her for a while, but he is gone now. She is young, less than 3, so could she be having babies? or trying to hibernate?
How big is your turtle? 7 inches
How long have you had it? 2 1/2 years
What is the water temperature? 76
Are you using a water heater? yes
How much water is in there? 8 inches
Are you using a water conditioner? no
Are you using any filtration? yes
What is the basking temperature? unknown
Is there a basking light? yes
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? rock
Is there a UVB light? yes
What have you been trying to feed it? reptile sticks and dried shrimp
When was the last time your turtle ate? today
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 30 gallon tank
Is the tank near a window? within 4 feet
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? no
Have you read the Basic Care section? yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? yes
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? digging with her back flippers
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