Why does my turtle keep swimming into the wall?
Turtles end up swimming frantically in their tank when something is wrong with them or their environment. Turtles usually act this way when they are scared, dressed, pregnant, or when the temperature is bad, or when they don’t have enough food.
Why does my turtle keep swimming to the surface and looks as if he’s trying to get out?
Turtles need something to climb out on to get out of the water, dry off and bask in the sun or under a suitable heat lamp. They cannot swim continuously without a chance to rest properly. They also need properly formulated turtle food that has an adequate amount of calcium in it or their shells will get soft.
Are there red eared sliders in the pool?
We live in Louisiana, where there is an abundance of wild red eared sliders. Leonard the turtle gets the free run of our back yard, and has his own little wading pool… But of late, he’s started hanging out in our family swimming pool. It’s a 18k gal salt water pool
How long does a red ear slider live in a tank?
Need a large tank with special heating and lights. Tank needs a filtration system and frequent water changes. Depending on your experience level, these turtles can be difficult to care for. Red-Eared Sliders need lots of space and many live for well over 20 years.
How can I keep my red eared slider from getting hot?
If the water is warm to your hand it’s probably way to hot for the turtle. Mine have a heater set to 80F (because they’re little hatchlings) and it still feels cool to me. You could try having the AC on to keep it cooler or keeping the tank somewhere dark so sunlight doesn’t heat up the water.
What kind of health problems do red eared sliders have?
Getty Images/Stacey Udstuen/EyeEm Improper environmental conditions and diet are among the most common culprits when it comes to health problems in red eared sliders. Diseases such as metabolic bone disease (MBD) and vitamin A deficiency are seen in many kinds of reptiles including red eared sliders.
