After 3 years Myrtle finally figured out how to escape from her outdoor baby pool and its enclosure! She immediately high-tailed it across the lawn and under the pool yard fence and deposited herself in our in-ground swimming pool. I saw her escape from where I was sitting on the porch and immediately ran out and fished her out with the skimmer net so she only swam around for maybe 2 minutes. My question is how harmful is swimming pool water for red eared sliders? She seems fine, this was 2 days ago, and she's still active and eating and everything normal. I know the water quality in her tank is stablized and filtered so I worry that the pool water was too chlorinated. I haven't been able to find anything in my books or anywhere about turtles being exposed to pool water so I'm curious.
Thanks!
2007-07-03 04:56:59 · 6 answers · asked by Kristy 7 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I forgot to mention that when I got her out of the pool I took her isnide and rinsed her in the utility sink for awhile before I put her back in her tank.
2007-07-03 05:01:24 · update #1
She's fine... chlorinated water is not harmful to your RES or you. It will sting her eyes a littel, but no harm done. I recommend you redo her set-up so she cannot escape again. You were very fortunate that she found the pool. Losing a turtle due to escape is very frustrating. I have been there and know the feeling. Good luck.
Cheers,
JJ ;)
2007-07-03 05:51:17 · answer #1 · answered by wu_gwei21 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She will probably be fine. If you are worried though, take her to the vet. And to prevent future escapes, put a lock on the door of the enclosure!
2007-07-03 07:17:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
maximum canines are patently swimmers, somewhat cocker spaniels, labradors, yet once you place your dogs in the pool this is ultimate to be handy to help in case it desires saving. otherwise swimming is definitely a great form of workout for canines; it tones the physique without straining joints.
2016-11-08 01:26:04 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if there is chlorine then i sugest taking ot vet but if not most likely the RES should be ok but to be sure take to vet
2007-07-03 06:29:25 · answer #4 · answered by gary g 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get him out if there's chlorine
2007-07-03 08:26:51 · answer #5 · answered by budgie boy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does it have clorine in it or any chemicels?
2007-07-03 08:52:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋