how can people tell if an auqatic turtle is stressed - what do they mean by this?

Question

i have a yellow belly slider aquatic turtle seems happy - but i have seen this expresstion 'stressed tutles' on forums just want to know - and in fact also hos do we tell if they are happy ;)?

Answer 1

What to look for
Changes in color(dull pale)
Not eating
Sluggishness
Remaining in it's shell

If not then your turtle should be just fine.
My friend spends so much time with his turtles that he's virtually beaten this info into my head whenever I "sit" for him while he's out of town.

Answer 2

A stressed turtle is one that has been handled a lot, is living in dirty conditions, is not being fed enough, is being fed too much, etc. Turtles show stress only when they're SUPER stressed. Its usually in not eating, swimming erratically, getting sick, etc.

Most turtles will be fine and healthy and happy if you feed them, dont pick them up, and keep their water clean and clear. Happy turtles will do turtle things. Also, they'll be really happy every morning when you put a tiny goldfish in there for them to eat ^.^ My RES always gets happy when I put his goldfish in there. I have many stories about that, but I wont bore you.

Hope I helped you understand the term 'stressed turtle'.

Answer 3

well you know stress from life and stress from his turtle wife. can all get a bit to much sometimes