I have two red-ear slider turtles. I have put a turtle dock for them in the tank but they rarely, if ever climb on it. They're in the water just about 100% of the time. Lately they seems to have this weird whitish web looking thing around their heads. Any clue what those are and should I be worried? Thanks.
2007-05-16 09:23:11 · 3 answers · asked by rangersfan81 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
http://www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/redearsliders.htm
is a site to care for them, but i would take the little guys to a vet just to be on the safe side
2007-05-16 09:40:15 · answer #1 · answered by mercedes9799 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either normal shedding, or maybe a fungal growth.
I'd figure out why they don't bask first. Too hot? Too cold? Too exposed? Too bright? Too close to the lamp? Too drafty? Get the habitat right and everything else usually falls into place.
http://www.redearslider.com
2007-05-16 16:41:21 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah I think your turts are getting some kinda fungus. Probably need to clean the tank and figure out why they won't bask which would help keep this from happening
2007-05-16 16:32:11 · answer #3 · answered by Michael B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋