Urgent Care :: My RES does no go in water ..basks all the day..does not eat

[tushartoto]

How big is your turtle? 1.3 inches
How long have you had it? around a month

What is the water temperature? 80
Are you using a water heater? yes
How much water is in there? about 8 gallons
Are you using a water conditioner? i use a de-clorination liquid
Are you using any filtration? Yes I have a power filter. I change water every week

What is the basking temperature? I dont have a UV basking lamp. I keep hin in the direct sunlight for 10-15 mins daily
Is there a basking light? We dont get reptisun here in india.. i am not sure which other lamp can help.. currently i have very small incandescent lamp..which provides heat to him
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? Yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? It is made out of glass with gravel coating for traction
Is there a UVB light? no

What have you been trying to feed it? Pellets, cabbage and carrot leaves
When was the last time your turtle ate? Last week

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 15X15X12 inches
Is the tank near a window? Yes but direct sunlight does not fall on tank
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? No, except water filter

Have you read the Basic Care section? yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? yes

Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms?
Lethargic sits on basking platform allday all night.. does not eat.. if i keep him in water he will againclimb basking platform

[megcornell]

Have you tried feeding him something smelly like tuna or shrimp pellets? Sometimes these can entice a turtle to eat.
Also, is he making any gasping sounds with his mouth on the platform? Are there any unusual signs like mucus or swollen eyes?

[xsavingsaturdayx]

try bumping the temperature up to 82,excessive basking can be a sign of a respiratory infection,and if it is you should look up a vet and take your little guy theyre.like megcornell said...is he displaying any other symptoms? if he has not eaten in a whole month that you've got him somethings wrong.have you tried dropping the pellets in and leaving the room,or dipping the pellets in tuna?

[tushartoto]

thank you for your reply.. I had tried giving him fresh chopped prawns .. it was a very small piece, i was not sure if he would eat it but he took a small bite out of it now he is not eating prawns too.. should i give him bloodworms ?.. he wipes his mouth as if someting is there .. when i put him in water he will not look at pellets and leaves heads towards the basking platform..he does not have mucus .. i dont think he has swollen eyes.. will try to post a pic

bumped the temp to 85, i will try leaving the room with pellets in.. he has two goldfish and one fighter fish with him.. but they do not seem to bother him.. should i seperate them ?

i cannot take him to the vet .. i talked to a vet friend of mine who is not an expert in turtles..he told me that it is illegal to keep turtles in india.. the vet would report to the authorities and they would take my toto away ..

Please help .. i will do all i can

[tushartoto]

how long can a RES stay without food .. i am worried .. he ate last week .. and prawns three days before .. could he be afraid of goldfish and fighter .. the goldfishes are big in size ..please find the pic .. can i buy some medication for him ?

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[xsavingsaturdayx]

they can stay a month without eating i think.85 is too high,try 82.
try feeding him pellets dipped in tuna or something smelly,pellets are more nuitritious than bloodworms.well that sucks,if your little guy DOES have a respiratory infection or anything else it will not go away by itself,you need a vet.respiratory infections are fatal and never go away by itself,alot of people lose they're turtles to this illness even when they take them to the vet.
i hate to say this but maybe you should go see a vet anyway and tell him you understand the law but you atleast want him to save his life,its the least you can do..im sorry,it must be hard for you.

[xsavingsaturdayx]

no,you cant give him medication yourself,you can overdose him and kill him.

[tushartoto]

i am calling a vet tomorrow.. thanks .. i think i can convince him .. i made a new basking platform for him .. how should i keep him dry/wet/humid/warm?.. should i keep him in water? i know for sure that he will come out and climb the basking platform.. thanks again

[xsavingsaturdayx]

keep him in the water,make sure the water is 82 degrees so itll boost his immune system,if he wants to dry off he will.i am SO GLAD your taking him to a vet.good luck!

[tushartoto]

thanks a ton.. finally i could find a vet who is expert in turtles.. he told me that since he is very small he would not inject .. he has given me tabs to put in water for some days .. enrofloxacin .. i have put a tab in water and i have to feed him with a syringe with the medicine.. currently he is in a seperate tub.. with less water and a towel to keep him damp .. i have a heater there at dot 82 .. .. thanks again..hope he feels better soon ..

[Muirner]

Good work, glad to hear you went to the vet! Very responsible. Let me ask how much was the final bill? Good work, and i'll keep my fingers crossed.