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QUICK QUESTION!
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Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:16 amby xsavingsaturdayx
is it normal for a red eared slider about 3 inches, to close one eye while basking then when approached open it with no problem.he doesnt rub his face or anything and his eyes dont seem to bother him.
should i be worried???
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Mon Sep 25, 2006 5:56 pmby turtlesrock77
Yes, that sounds perfectly fine. They like to relax and close their eyes while basking. As long as it's not closed a lot of the time it's normal.
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Mon Sep 25, 2006 8:38 pmby steve
Do you mean they don't normally do that?
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Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:17 pmby xsavingsaturdayx
steve wrote:Do you mean they don't normally do that?
naw,but i heard of people's RES'S that do that and its usually a sign of eye infections!
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Tue Sep 26, 2006 7:25 pmby marisa
I think when his eye is closed he's still able to see some movement (and feel any vibrations), that's why he opens it when he's approached. I've never heard of what you described as being a sign of an eye infection.