she doesnt seem ill or anything, and actually seems to enjoy the backstroke. :)
2006-06-06 02:04:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Does she do the backstroke in the current from the filter? I have seen that happen regularly. Hatchlings are not proficient swimmers and they are still learning. Often when I feed my hatchlings and the are busy swimming in the current and chasing the food, they do get turned around. At times when I am bored, I would hold the food just out of their reach and make them turtn circles and fall on their backs in the water. It's quite cute.
Anyway, if they are basking, active, feeding and pooping, they are doing well. Sounds like you are enjoying your little guy.
2006-06-06 02:15:34 · answer #1 · answered by wu_gwei21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is swimming in a strong current, fix the current- put up a baffle or something to break the strong flow.
If she swims on her back some, but also perfectly normally, then it may just be a personal quirk.
Lopsided swimming, however, is usually a sign of a lung problem or repiratory infection. Carefully examine the little guy for bubbling at the nose or mouth, stuff in the eyes, wheezy or gurgly breathing sounds, etc.
Now- whenever I hear of ANYTHING unusual with a turtle, my first suggestion is for you to review the turtle's care. We often find that glitches in the basic care caused the irregularities or led to the illness.
Take a few minutes to review at least one of the sites below. Pay special attetnion to cage size, temps, basking, and diet.
Good luck!
2006-06-06 10:59:46 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have red ear slider too. I got mine when they were the size of a quarter now he is HUGE. What do you feed her and what kind of enviorment do you have her in. My turtle loves crickets, mealworms, and enjoys swimming in water while also walking around on land. Make sure her cage is around 70'. They also enjoy having company. We have a 70 gallon tank... it is filled about a quarter of the way up with water, and we built an island inside we have a waterfall, crawfish, fish, 3 turtles, frogs, and best of all water dragons. They all get along for the most part. But they are all extremely healthy.
2006-06-06 09:13:49 · answer #3 · answered by verysexy29 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Watch her as much as you can the water might be flipping her over. When turtles on on their backs they can't breathe. So it's very unlikely that she may be doing this on purpose. Always keep the water deep enough so if she flips she can make her self right.
2006-06-10 19:09:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe it is just a talent she likes to do
2006-06-06 09:22:45 · answer #5 · answered by SpeedyTKala 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teach her how to do the breast stroke
2006-06-06 09:21:27 · answer #6 · answered by Barby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋