We have a 55 gallon tank with approximately 25 gallons of water in it. 2 under gravel filters. UV light and heat lamp. Water temp 78 deg // rock temp 80-85 degrees. We've had them for 2 weeks but the 1 I've never seen eat. It falls off the rock in the water and floats upside down without righting itself. The only abnormality I see is that their shells are a little white. (just barely though) Is this one hibernating? Any ideas? I'd hate for it to die.
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Lethargic one sounds like it may have pneumonia. It is entirely possible that it had it when you bought it. Changing habitats causes stress and can flare up an existing minor illness.
You might want to see if the pet shop has an ill animal promise or something.
You can also try the health or medical sections at
http://www.redearslider.com
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com.
I think he's about two banana peels away from the grave. Take him to a vet who specialises in reptiles, or take him back to the place you got him from.
A vet trip is a serious suggestion. Something is clearly wrong. The RES is a somewhat territorial turtle. If you have two.the stronger one will keep the other away from the UVB, good basking area, good food, etc. You need at least two basking areas, complete with UVB and heat.
There are also genetic problems with babies. Some were just never meant to survive. The only reason they live as long as they do is that they go home with someone who tries to do right by them.but it may only prolong the inevitable. An experienced herp vet will be able to help tell you what's wrong. Sometimes the only answers come after the turtle just couldn't hold on anymore and a necropsy is performed. Only in this way can we begin to understand why some herps die and the possible preventative measures we may have missed in the initial care.
A few links to help you find a vet near you:
they will hibernate together. Hes prob. sick. I would try to hand feed him. with a syringe if he won't take the food from you. And you may need to seperate the two and clean out the other ones aquarium really well in case he has something cotagious. check with the place you purchased them about illness
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