Had turtle pond for over 6 yrs - have a 5-6 yr old male turtle with eyelids shut, it's snowing outside and because the weather in CT has been so warm, he hasn't hibernated much. He's out - it's night. I think it's upper respitory - do i take him out (don't want to shock him) or let him be? PLEASE HELP! don't want turtle to suffer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-02-02 12:28:27 · 4 answers · asked by mscarlybobarlysmom 3 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
If the pond is deep, and the water temps are not too cold, it will be OK for a night in a cold snap.
If the pond is shallow and/or the cold is going to last, I'd bring it in. It is not a bad idea to have a 'hospital tank' around just in case- and it would be perfect for a time like this.
'Shocking' it is not a big deal. Just keep it in a box or something for a while until it gets used to room temp before you put it in the heated indoor tank.
2007-02-02 13:57:58 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
don't worry - you are right - upper respitory infection. Leave him alone for now, call the vet in the am - I've raised turtles with my family for over 20 yrs. Relax - you're doing all you can. DO NOT take him out of the pond - HE'LL SHOCK. Take a pic to the vet instead of taking the turtle - probably be put on antibiotics - talk to the vet about leaving him in the pond or taking out and setting up a sick tank, you'll probably have to keep the temp the same, maybe a basement/garage/cold room/near outside window with NO HEAT lamp. I'm in MA, understand about the CRAZY weather we've had. Relax - you can't do anything right now. Let me know how it goes - happy to help with any questions. EXPERT here! 20 yrs with sliders. Nice to have a fellow turtle fan in the neighborhood. Send pics of the pond - manmade???
2007-02-02 20:35:04 · answer #2 · answered by Jean B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I don't want to advise you incorrectly, but I do know one thing you can do. Get out your phonebook and look up ASPCA I think it is 24-hours and they should be able to tell you what to do. I'm so sorry I don't have anything more useful to say, but I couldn't just leave your question here without giving a little advice. Hope things work out okay!
2007-02-02 20:33:12 · answer #3 · answered by hooligan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bring him in and warm him up until you can get him to a vet to check him out. put him in water that is slightly warmer than what he is in right now and slowly warm it up until he is back to his normal temperature.
2007-02-02 21:27:23 · answer #4 · answered by MommyCaleb 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋