Urgent Care :: my baby is acting very wierd

[sean rose]

i moved and he spent 12 hours out the tank in a small plastic container
when i got him all set up later that day he was acting very wierd
he just sits on his dock all day doesnt leave barly active hasnt eaten in almost a week and hes no moving much i dotn have any uvb just uva my uvb bulb broke on the move so i am in need of replacing it
im going to change the water tonight to see in that may be the cause to his not wanting to go into the water and another he he started was he now keeps his right eye closed at all time s ive seen him open iit but he just keeps it shut im new to baby care i need all the help i can get please any information will be greatly apriciated i will also answer any questions
any one has to help mzero in the problem with little winston hes not a red ear hes a ybs but still a slider so the general care is still the same from what i have read

[sean rose]

sorry for the typos im typing with a broken arm

[steve]

12 hours at room temperature is not so bad.

Can you try to answer some of the questions here:
http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2142

[sean rose]

How big is your turtle?
inch and a half from tail to nose
How long have you had it?
2 weeks
What is the water temperature?
82-84degrees
Are you using a water heater?
yes
How much water is in there?
half full 10 gallon this is only temp till i fishish getting the 30 galolon ready
Are you using a water conditioner?
no
Are you using any filtration?
yes

What is the basking temperature?
88 89 degrees
Is there a basking light?
uva , uvb as soon as i finish the 30 this weekend
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on?
yes he doesnt leave it
What kind is it or what is it made out of?
its the retimed one or what ever the floating one wiht the suctions cups

Is there a UVB light?
not yet but soon

What have you been trying to feed it?
just the food that came wiht it cuz its smaller its just a staple food
um i have tried freeze dried river shrimp that i broke into smaller pieces
When was the last time your turtle ate?
before i moved him

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure?
just a 10 gallon turtle tank witht he half glass side
Is the tank near a window?
no
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity?
mild activity just 3 cats in a cat kennel across the room and its right near the kitcxhen witch has alot of people going in and out of at certain times of the day

Have you read the Basic Care section?
yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations?
some what it sounds liek a RI but he doesnt show nearly enuff signs

Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms
he sleeps alot out of the water my larger res never sleeps out side the water i have taken him out and is in the feeder tray and when he come sout of the water he makes this wierd noise out its nose like a popping noise/ gurgle

[virusspawn]

how long have you had him?

if he sleeps alot and is not that active hes lethargic
this is a symtom of sickness
or this can also be him adjusting to the invironement.
Watch him and see what else happens lop sided swimming, stuff coming out of this nose and mouth
is he breathing with his mouth open?

for food try other things, veggies, romain lettuce, boiled carrots.

You should also try to get the uvb light, because thats what they need to metobolize calcium and it also helps increase his appetite

check the water and basking temp. water should be 75-78, but if i were you i would raise it to 80, since hes acting the way you said

[virusspawn]

if nothin really works and he gets worse you should take him to the vet

[sean rose]

thank you

[sean rose]

yeah hes breathing threw his mouth every time he surfaces he sticks his mouth up and blows water bubles

[virusspawn]

you know
if hes just sitting there and sleeping all day
i would take him to a vet
it could be possible that he has a Respiratory Infection

[Threepwood]

Open-mouthed breathing above water and any odd noises that it makes (as you mentioned it makes a popping noise from its nose) is definitely a cause for concern, and may in fact be signs of a respiratory infection. The same goes for sleeping all the time and eye trouble.

If he does not improve very soon (the next day or so), I'd jump him over to a vet. Good luck.

[megcornell]

When he was out of the tank was he in a cool room? It's possible the stress of moving could have induced an RI but that seems like an awfully quick onset for one. I would keep the water at 80-82 and keep a close eye on him. If he doesn't seem to improve in a few days I would take him to the vets, and if he gets worse or starts listing (floating unevenly) I would call the vets immediately. In fact, you may want to try and get an appointment ASAP. It will probably take a few days for the vet to have an opening and if the turtle is eating and acting normally by then you can always cancel- it's better to be safe than sorry.

[sean rose]

tomorow im contacting a close friend of mine its too late in the evening to call him now he has over 55 years of turtle expierance and rasies and breeds turtles for the philadelphia zoo
he told me if i had any problems with my turtles to contact him and i plann to mdo soo he might eb able to spot the trouble in him and guide me in the right direction to a good vet and one whos qualified to handle these types of situation no price is too much my turtles are my children
im going to do my best to save this turtle at any cost money is no factor

[virusspawn]

Im Happy to see you love your turtles so much =D

[sean rose]

thank you turtles have become more than just a pet forme over the past few months since i have decided not to have children i consider my turts my kids

for now there living in tanks but when i get my own place im going to build an indoor pond cant wait

[sean rose]

i ahve a vet apointment tomorow i hope the little guy will get better