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Post Posted: Thu Dec 23, 2010 10:41 pm   Not so Urgent more Curious

How big is your turtle? shell is about 5 -6 inches
How long have you had it? 5 years

What is the water temperature? 76
Did you use a thermometer? (broke it last week gotta buy a new one)
Are you using a water heater? yes
How much water is in there? 52 gallons about
Are you using a water conditioner? no
Are you using any filtration? yes

What is the basking temperature? 74 (broke the normal bulb last week too... bad day)
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? Turtle topper HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Is there a UVB light? yes

What have you been trying to feed it? Repto Min
When was the last time your turtle ate? Last night

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 55 gallon tank
Is the tank near a window? not really
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? at night only

Have you read the Basic Care section? some
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? no

Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? One of my turtles (Scarlett) is squeaking... He (yes He - named him when he was quarter sized...unfortunately) is making a weezy squeaky noise when he sticks his nose out of the water to breathe. when he is on the Turtle topper there is no squeaking.

Is this a sign for something? is he sick? or just trying to talk to me?
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RES-Kyle Houser (5ish M)
RES-Scarlett Johansson (5ish M)
Calico-Mama Cat (1-3 she was a stray)
Mama's Kitten1-Grumpy McGee (6mo M)
Kitten3-Starvin' Marvyn (6mo M)
(Kitten2-Ginga Tits (6mo F) and RES-Nate Boner (2ish) have new homes!)
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Post Posted: Fri Dec 24, 2010 2:22 am   Re: Not so Urgent more Curious

It's just the noise when the turtle exhales (or inhales) after a swim. Just like after you hold your breath for a while, you need to exchange the air in your lungs quickly.
RES - Ramen <f> (51/4")
RES - Heine <f> (43/4")
Asian Leaf Turtle - unnamed <m> (53/4")
measured at Nov 24, 2012
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Post Posted: Sat Dec 25, 2010 12:28 am   Re: Not so Urgent more Curious

Thanks!
Proud mommy of:
RES-Kyle Houser (5ish M)
RES-Scarlett Johansson (5ish M)
Calico-Mama Cat (1-3 she was a stray)
Mama's Kitten1-Grumpy McGee (6mo M)
Kitten3-Starvin' Marvyn (6mo M)
(Kitten2-Ginga Tits (6mo F) and RES-Nate Boner (2ish) have new homes!)
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