my turtle is life les it moves its head sometimes but he never moves his hand he only moves them unlikey and he also floats his neck is swelled up and his skin is white only a small patch is the same patern as his shell and about his shell it isnt soft it the same hardness as i got him he also has a rock and he hardly eats just 5 minutes a go i saw him eating but he doesnt use his hand i think he has the flu what do you think? My mum said should we set it out to sea to let it die in peace but i want you to tell me what should i do to keep him alive please.
2007-02-19 04:32:59 · 15 answers · asked by klip94 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
my turtle is a yellow - bellied turtle and my mum also said it is a £100 to take him to a pet and he isnt a wild turtle and he is 1 year old feburary last year
2007-02-19 04:42:19 · update #1
and i want your nolage to tell me how much it would to see whats wrong with my turtle so i can take him to a vet and i live in the uk so its in £
2007-02-19 04:53:22 · update #2
it ok it ok you can stop answering he died just after i was searching for good basking area and im very sad its ok
2007-02-19 06:21:11 · update #3
he isnt dead, my turtle is just like that, that is how all turtles are, what you need to do is feed him less often, trust me his will live he is a reptile, then he will start to move more
2007-02-19 04:36:57 · answer #1 · answered by drawmaster12 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a vet ASAP but untill you do, clean the tank well and fill with SALT water about room-temp.This helps boosts the turtle's immune system.
Clean the tank very well to kill off any bacteria and to prevent more from coming back.
Keep a heat lamp or any type of light on constantly for vitamins.
Be sure to have water so he'll not get dehydrated.
Provide a little food even if he won't eat, for just-in-case.
BUT STILL CONTACT A TROPICAL VET !!!
2007-02-19 12:48:22 · answer #2 · answered by Lauran B. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to find an exotic animal vet in your area ASAP. A visit will cost around $40-$60, which could help save your turtle's life. Call your local vet and see if he can reccommend an exotic animal vet.
2007-02-19 12:36:57 · answer #3 · answered by dolce 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no,dont let it die.. both my turtles and tortoises are like that. they are just lazy. also...it can be a saltwater turtle because owning 1 is illeagal it must be a freshwater turtle dont set it out in the sea. it'll die in less than 1 day. its always like that dont bother
2007-02-19 12:37:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He might be cold - do you have a heater in his water or a warm lamp over his tank? He should probably have a UVB light if he isn't outside (if it's too cold for him).
I'm giving you a link to a website where you can find more info on your turtle - temperatures they need, lighting, food, and some medical information. http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/
Good luck with him.
2007-02-19 14:18:10 · answer #5 · answered by copperhead 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you shouldn't put him in the sea you should take him to the vet because he might be sick. Just don't let him die.
2007-02-19 12:43:01 · answer #6 · answered by Keith J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So it's a sea turtle?
Maybe your Mom is right.
If he's a sea turtle, then he needs real salt (ocean) water. If you have him in fresh water he will die.
Take him back where ever you got him.
2007-02-19 12:38:55 · answer #7 · answered by Kings Child 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with your mom, he sounds sick...
You should take him to a vet and see what they have to say about it
Sorry for your sick pet-
2007-02-19 12:37:07 · answer #8 · answered by Katrina S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he is old and not really anything else you can do. All things must come to an end. Animals are not meant to be caged set him free.
2007-02-19 12:37:25 · answer #9 · answered by puggylover 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
take him to the vet.
2007-02-19 12:36:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋