/r/turtle
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/r/turtle
i js noticed this on my RES and im scared that its shell rot ā¹ļø i js need to know in case i should take him to a vet
I thought I got a UVB light but I got a UVA light Iām going to get a UVB light tomorrow but just want to know what the UVA light dose and dose it help them grow
I gave him a water change yesterday and tried to feed him but he seemed low energy and didnāt want to eat, so I took him outside for a bit. He didnāt move much. He looked like he was trying to sleep, often closing his eyes when I woke him.
Put him back in the tank and today I wake up and heās upside down and dead.
Is the turtle and itās not mine but I have a feeeling something is wrong with the turtle every time I approach it seems like itās trying to escape the tank, for the people who do know is he ok?
Hello everyone I bought the 207 canister filter 2 weeks ago as an investment for a better environment for my turtle. After setting the filter up my turtle constantly swims between the tubes in the water causing it to malfunction. Each and every time he does that the filter stops working and floods my floor. Iām getting really annoyed and I donāt know what to do anymore. Can someone help with some suggestions on what to do ?
Why is bro sleeping like this
Asian Leaf Turtle (Cyclemys dentata) Just bought this cute little guy yesterday. It was a bit shy at first, but already had a great appetite toward the foods such worms and fishses that I gave to it (sorry for my bad English).
I couple weeks ago I saw my turtles shell kind of peeling as if it was shedding so I thought I would help him a bit, fast forward to now itās gotten really dark and Iām scared that he wasnāt shedding and it might have been an injury and I peeled a layer of its shell off, if I did is a vet visit required? Cause the nearest exotic animal vet near me is a 1 and a half hour drive.
He is a red ear slider he is 1 and a half years old got him when he was a hatchling he started to fight with my other turtle and I donāt want either of them to end up hurt I want him to go to a good home! I donāt have the money or space to buy a separate tank Iām from Indiana near east Chicago I donāt know how to ship a turtle and scared if I do Iād do it wrong so local would be amazing or if you can guide me for shipment that would be great he is free I just want a good home (if I have to ship then I would just need the cost for the overnight shipment!) (he is the middle turtle about 5-6 inches!)
I picked bro up too much, and bro is mad, it biten me a bit and I know it's my fault so I wanna make it up for the fella. Is there like a treat or a way I can make to em'? Lil dude and I had to move to my aunt house recently and it was scared, I thought being around it more could calm it down but clearly I was wrong :')
I have two red-eared sliders, both male (I know, awful). I got them when I was 10 so I wasn't aware of their proper care (I'm 27 now). They have always lived together and as I have researched over the years I am aware they can become aggressive.
I have seen the bigger turtle bothering the smaller one but it only lasted a couple of days at a time and has never become physical until now. I have seen him biting the smaller turtle and now have them separated (he's now in a large plastic storage box). I know it's not ideal but it has to do for now.
I'm not sure what to do since I don't have the money or space to buy another tank/ basking platform/ lights/ filter/ heater and I feel bad rehoming him because I've had him for so long and I'm very attached to my turtles. What should I do?
I love my turtles but I wish my parents would've never bought them for me lol
This is a photo from when I first took him home and cleaned everything I took him from a family member He was neglected heās been in a 10 gal since she got him. Everything was originally completely disgusting. I learned the rocks are a no no so I did take them out. Heās in a 30 gal for now. I know he needs two different lights uvb and a uva and a couple of things. I am just a little lost with what brands to get. Iām glad to have an exotic vet 5 minutes from me so I have an appointment. I have a water heater keeps it between 75-85. He wasnāt on a proper light schedule either they had his light on all night and off all day. I have done as much as I can so far. Iām willing to take all and any advice. Iām an animal lover and I just couldnāt let her keep him anymore. Please help
I just got a heat lamp and I was screwing the bulb when this metal plate inside of the lamp came off. What should I do? Is the lamp unsalvageable or is there a way to fix it?
Is it fine for my Red-Eared Slider to be eating driftwood? I recently added it after buying it at PetSmart and giving it a nice long soak in hot water in the bath. I've heard turtles will chew on driftwood, but I'm wondering if this is detrimental for my turtle's health.
My RES has been sleeping underwater these days and barely basking as he usually used to. Even at night time, I see him sleeping completely submerged in water instead of basking like he used to a week ago.
Is this something i should be worried about? Heās only 10 months old and is shedding..