Why is my painted turtle sleeping all the time?

Question

I have 2 turtles that are normally active and healthy. But the past few days one turtle is lethargic and sleeping all the time. He seems to be eating well and he has no other signs of being sick. He just isn't as active as usual. This isn't normal for him. Why is he like this?

Answer 1

1. Habitat issues- heating, water quality, etc. One may be more sensitive to this than the other.

2. Pregnant? Doubtful- most pregnant turtles act pretty normal until nesting time. Assuming you are even mistaken in the sex.

3. Medical issues- parasites, injury, illness, etc. is the most likely. Try http://www.austinsturtlepage.com for some help in this area.

4. Age is another possibility. Most turtles become more lethargic as they get older. The sudden onset is a bit unusual, however.

Answer 2

If I even have been getting a turtle, i ought to merely like the land style like a russian tortoise. they are much less stressful to shelter and shield. Water turtles like pink eared sliders are extreme priced to maintain, want popular water variations, and might't extremely be dealt with.

Answer 3

turtles nedd 16 hours of sleep a day especli babys

Answer 4

Take it to the vet both. and ask if they are male and female. Tell doctor you are worry.About the one you are talking about. Poor boo boo I hope the turtle gets better. Good Luck.

Answer 5

Many turtles in captivity will try to hibernate occasionally.... that might be it?

Does he have adequate heat and exposure to sunlight?

Answer 6

Seasonal changes (hibernation), water quality (disease like soft shell), and temperature (too high or low.)

Get a water heater and set it to the right temperature.

Answer 7

maybe he's just tired... or it's pregnant maybe? sometimes they can just "hibernate"...


go here it's a site about turtles and it has a forum... http://www.turtleforums.com good luck

B.

Answer 8

it's in pregnacy!!!!!!!!!!!!