redearslider.com

My 4 year old female RES, Eva has been very lethargic since Sunday morning. We have gotten a few kicks and head movements from her, but at times, her inactive state almost makes it seem like she has passed away. She has lived in a 55 galon tank with three other turles for 4 months now. They all get along well, eat the same food. The other 3 seem perfectly healthy. She has NO external symptoms. I am worried about bacteria (but wouldnt the others be sick) or pneumonia?? Has anyone experianced this before? We've moved her to her own quiet tank, kept her warm, she has about 1/2 an inch of water in there to keep her hydrated. When a turtle DOES pass away, do they become stiff (as mamals do after a few hours). Rigor has not set in at all, her limbs are plyable...but she has no reaction to us touching and manipulating them. HELP!

I don't know what to tell you. Good thing that you separated her. I'd get her to a vet asap.

Lethargy can be a symptom of RI, bacterial infection or septicemia. It is a very serious condition and you need to get her to a vet. right away.

Yes, they do stiffen if they've passed away, but your said yours is responding to your touch(?). I'd vote for the vet as well.

How big is your turtle at 4 years old??, and yes I too vote for getting her to a vet.

that happened to my female box turtle *Boo Boo* she has a respiratory infection. we have some med 4 her now she is kinda getting move active.