Hi! I'm really worried about my baby turtle! I'd not sure if he's sick or if it's normal.. his name is Scratch by the way, and he takes in gulps of air. He lays on top of a rock and every once in a while he opens his mouth and breaths(at least i think it's a breath).
Yesterday, my dad changed the tank to add a filter and my baby got caught in between the area separating the larger land and the filter area. He was flipped on his back and I was really relieved he wasn't dead! Anyways, when I found him he seemed o.k. but then the next morning I found him breathing in gulps. (his mouth open and his neck stretching to take in the air every 3-5 seconds i think.)
I wonder if this is trauma or if it's respiratory infection or if it's his new breathing technique..which i hope it is..
If it's a sickness can anyone recommend a vet that isn't expensive? My parents would never pay for it to save a turtle...I really really don't want it to die. (vnv;) or is there a medicine I could buy? Help Me!
2006-11-14
13:47:39
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Michioki
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