My red eared slider has what seems to be a prolapsed colon... what to do?

Question

There is an exotic animal vet in town, but she only sees exotics on certain days/times. I'm dealing with a limited amount of money.

Answer 1

A prolapsed penis is more common in turtles. Try to get to the vet on an emergency basis.

I'm going to look for more info on this and edit it in a few minutes.

Mean while here's a site that might help
http://reslider.free.fr/backup/symptoms.html


more reading
http://www.turtletimes.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46874

http://www.animalhospitals-usa.com/reptiles/b_turtle_reproduction.html

http://www.animalnetwork.com/reptiles/t/alist42.aspx

http://www.billsboxturtles.com/health.html

Answer 2

Prolapsed colon is pretty rare, but 'fanning' is common. Fanning is the display of the male organ. In most cases, the turtle can retract it on their own, but if it does not retract after several hours, you may need to try to assist it.

With clean or gloved hands, lubricate the organ with KY Jelly or a similar product and gently try to ease it back in place. Unfortunately, there are no real shortcuts or tricks to this that can be easily described.

If it does not go back in, or pops back out, or is injured it needs a vet.

There is a chance it is indeed an intestinal prolapse. These are trickier to care for and should go to the vet if they do not self-correct in a few hours.

If you cannot get to the vet quickly in either case, keep the turtle apart from others in a place it cannot easily hurt itself more, keep it warm (80-85F) and wet, and as unstressed as possible.

Answer 3

Prolapsed colon is pretty rare, but 'fanning' is common. Fanning is the display of the male organ. In most cases, the turtle can retract it on their own, but if it does not retract after several hours, you may need to try to assist it.

With clean or gloved hands, lubricate the organ with KY Jelly or a similar product and gently try to ease it back in place. Unfortunately, there are no real shortcuts or tricks to this that can be easily described.

If it does not go back in, or pops back out, or is injured it needs a vet.

There is a chance it is indeed an intestinal prolapse. These are trickier to care for and should go to the vet if they do not self-correct in a few hours.

If you cannot get to the vet quickly in either case, keep the turtle apart from others in a place it cannot easily hurt itself more, keep it warm (80-85F) and wet, and as unstressed as possible.

Answer 4

Here a website that will help u with all problem or concerns about your turtle.. Good Luck

Answer 5

try to take your turtle to the vet he'll probably know what to do.