Why does my red eared slider turtle sleep all day?
Summary. The most likely reason your turtle is always sleeping is due to low water or air temperature. Other reasons could be related to diet, something new added to the tank, a non-functioning UV light, substrate blockage or illness.
What makes a red ear slider turtle sick?
A vitamin D3 deficiency can cause similar symptoms. You red eared slider’s environment is a huge factor in determining its health. Imagine your home, full of smoke and foul smells. Would you want to live there?
Can a red eared slider be kept in captivity?
Red eared sliders, when kept in captivity, need a proper diet. In the wild, they forage for the things that naturally occur around them, and by simulating this to the best of your ability you can keep them healthy.
How long does a red ear slider turtle stay inactive?
‘Brumation’ is the phase during which these creatures stay inactive for 1 to 8 months at a stretch (depending upon climatic factors, its health and size) under water without much activity and often with less or no food (“state of sopor”). However, they do need to drink water during this stage.
What kind of shell does a red eared slider turtle have?
Other than having the general adaptations of most other types of turtles, like having hard shells or the ability to retract themselves inside their shells, the body and shell color of the red-eared sliders is brown, black and/or dull green, the color common to the waters and areas where these turtles dwell.
What do you need to know about red eared sliders?
You should understand the care any Slider needs before adopting one. Like most aquatic turtles, they need an aquarium with plenty of space, décor and perches. Heat and UVB are also essential, so fixtures and thermostats are needed to create a suitable habitat.
Can a red eared slider turtle get sick?
Red eared sliders turtles are prone to certain illnesses, but most of these can be avoided through proper feeding and housing conditions.
What should I do if my red eared slider has an eye infection?
If the condition is advanced, however, or if the turtle has other health problems, Vitamin A injections will be necessary. Please post below if you need help in locating a vet experienced in turtle medicine. Commercial turtle eye washes can be used to flush and moisten eye tissue, but are not effective in supplying Vitamin A. Eye Infections
Why are the eyes of my red eared slider swollen?
In time, swelling will increase and the animal will be unable to open its eyes. Even if the condition originally began as a nutritional deficiency, bacterial and/or fungal infections often take hold at this point, causing the turtle to become listless and decline further in condition. Vitamin A Deficiencies
