I have four of them but only one seems to be sick and I don't want to see it die.Any ideas?
2006-07-11 09:56:14 · 4 answers · asked by crazynluv 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Seperate the sick one and put it in a tank with raised temps. The water temps can be up to 80F and the basking area up to 95F. The increased temps will help the immune system of the little guy.
RES and other hatchlings have a high mortality rate and it is quite common for them to die, even with the best care from a vet. They're just not strong enough and mother nature never intended for them to make it. Best thing is increase the temps and hope for the best.
Here is my favourite turtle website/forum (including medical emergencies for turtles):
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/emergencies.htm
2006-07-12 02:50:52 · answer #1 · answered by wu_gwei21 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
www.redearslider.com
great website and it has a forum you can go to and ask people for help if your question is not answered in the help/care section
2006-07-11 14:02:39 · answer #2 · answered by daredevil_girl013 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out Melissa Kaplans website on reptiles... it is http://anapsid.org. It's the best!
2006-07-11 12:32:22 · answer #3 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.allturtles.com/care_sheets/first_aid.php
http://www.allturtles.com/care_sheets/water_turtle_care.php
2006-07-11 10:20:35 · answer #4 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋