Why is my turtle not moving in the water?

Why is my turtle not moving in the water?

In order to have healthy skin and shells, turtles need certain types of lighting and need to be warm. Air and water that are not warm enough can lead to infections, appetite loss, and lethargy. I do suspect that Sea is a bit chilly.

Why is my tortoise not moving at all?

I checked on my tortoise today, and she doesn’t seem to be moving. She has lighting, water, food, everything. I didn’t heat over the night because I read that as long as the temperature was over 62, it was fine. I did the previous nights though.

How can you tell if a tortoise is still alive?

The simplest way to see if it is still alive is to pick it up, if the legs and head droop down then it has passed on, as for why it could be a number of things. to re cap how old is it? where did you get it? did you get a vet visit when you first got it? soaks? how often?

How to tell if your turtle has ri?

Even one symptom can indicate your turtle might be sick with RI. Watch your turtles for any of these behaviors: prolonged basking, lethargy, swollen eyes, discharge/mucous/snot from nose and/or mouth, lack of appetite, uneven, lopsided swimming from side to side, yawning excessively, and making wheezing sounds.

In order to have healthy skin and shells, turtles need certain types of lighting and need to be warm. Air and water that are not warm enough can lead to infections, appetite loss, and lethargy. I do suspect that Sea is a bit chilly.

What should the temperature be in a turtle tank?

Turtles must have a basking area where they can get out of the water, dry off, and bask in very warm light. The ambient air temperature in the tank should be around 75 (24*C) degrees, with the basking area warmer still.

How can I tell if my turtle is dead?

So sorry your turtle is having difficulty. It is really hard to find out if they are dead or not. One of the ways is to gently tug on a foot. Usually, they will pull back so you can feel them move this way. Try it several times if you feel no response. I’m hoping for the best for your little guy. He could be cold, too. Especially with no heat lamp.

Why does my turtle stop eating the cuttle bone?

Cuttle bone is available at pet stores and often sold in the bird section. Many things can cause a turtle to stop eating. Some of them are nothing to worry about while others can be rather serious issues. For starters, if the temperatures drop to cold, turtles will stop eating.