Well, My turtle is about 2 years old and for the past 2 weeks he has been stuck on his back and can't get back onto his belly. I dont know what to do to help him. I am afriad that if he is on his back for to much longer he is going to die. So how can i help my turtle to turn back over? I've tried everything from peanut butter to a tire iron. And im still not getting anywhere.
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2007-01-29 08:22:18 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I always use a car jack.
2007-01-29 08:28:41 · answer #1 · answered by Big D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I fall and am on my back it helps if someone gives me a cane. I would try to give him a walking cane. He can use it to stabilize himself. If that don't work try a walker. Or you can install a wheel on his back or stabilizer bars on his shell. They would act like wheelie bars on a drag racer. I hope my suggestions help. Good luck with your turtle.
2007-01-29 16:31:00 · answer #2 · answered by Ron P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well how big is it? cant you just pick it up and put it back down? maybe you should take it to the vets if its been like that for 2 weeks. or if the tank is dirty or not the right temperature? x
2007-01-29 16:28:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well first, of course flip him back over. if he keeps doing this, he might be sick so a vet is the best solution. Do you mean flip over in the water though?
2007-01-30 20:51:00 · answer #4 · answered by Luvly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure he didn't fall into a puddle of superglue? If that's the case, I'm afraid there's nothing else you can do for him but make him comfortable.
2007-01-29 16:45:53 · answer #5 · answered by mina_lumina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to pick the turtle up and placing it on it's stomach yourself, it just might work! GOOD LUCK!!!!
2007-01-29 16:31:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your IQ the same as your neck size?
2007-01-29 16:52:42 · answer #7 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a pry bar and a boulder.
2007-01-29 16:31:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Vet should help considerably...
: ) GOOD LUCK CHUCK!
2007-01-29 16:28:44 · answer #9 · answered by The Ultimate Answerer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick him up and turn him over,are you John Kerry ??
2007-01-29 16:28:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋