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What should you do to a water turtle that has swollen eyes and doesn't eat?
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Take your turtle to a qualified reptile or exotic vet.
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Should a turtle be swollen and sticking out of its shell.?
Short answer: no. If your turtle's skin is swollen and bulging out of the shell, it is probably due to the fact that the turtle is not spending enough time out of water. A turtle does not live solely in water. Forcing it to constantly live in an aquatic environment causes the body to fill with moisture, causing it to swell. Give it sunlight and time to roam outside every day.
Is your turtle's shell supposed to be slimy?
If your turtle is a water turtle it should.
Should you use hot or cold compresses for a swollen eyelid?
ONLY USE COLD WATER for a swollen eyelid. Hot water stimulates the cells and makes it more swollen.
When you travel with a turtle should u put it in a container with water?
Yes, whenever you are traveling with a turtle, you should put it in a container that contains water.
Can you treat turtle water with fish water treatment?
No. the ammonia levels for fish water are different than in turtle water and are meant for larger quantities of moving water. To suit the habitat need of a turtle yo should find the correct turtle treatment.
What kind of water should a snapping turtle be in?
regular tap water
Should you give a red eared slider turtle a lot of water or not?
A lot of water; 10 gallons of water per 1 inch of shell. So if the turtle is 8" long it should have at least 80 gallons of water.
How should the turtle be housed during its rehabilitation?
A turtle needs space for water in which to submerge, but also an area for warmth. The water needs to be chlorine free.
Why is your turtle swollen?
If your turtle is swollen and you notice that his shell is softening it is blood poisoning. If treated by a reptile vet immediately your turtle will be put on a drip. However if left a few days there is no cure and the best thing to do is put your turtle out of misery as it is a terrible death. I am not sure as to why this happens, it has only happened to one of mine and i did everything right. unfortunately i could not find a reptile vet in time(they are hard to find) Never keep other turtles in the same water with sick ones.
Why do turtles get swollen eyes?
If your turtle has swollen feet, or any feet at all, there is a good chance it is a tortoise. Tortoises live on land and have feet; turtles live in the water and have flippers.
How long should you keep a red-eared slider turtle in water?
They should have access to a source of water as well as a place to get out of the water at all times.
Can you use distilled water for a baby turtle?
Yes, you can and you should. Tap water should never be used in a turtle tank. Use Brita filtered water, or, if you can afford it, fill the tank with Poland Spring.
