Only For Vets and Turtle Lovers Please Help?

Question

My turtle (Squirt) throws up/puke in the tank every day and i think it has to do with this word stools i dont no. its a red eared slider and every after noon i go to my tank and see a big glob of brown stuff please help. u may think im tortering my turtles but there in a ten gallon tank im getting a bigger size as soon as possible anyways could that be the problem. WHO EVER ANSWERS BEST GETS 10 POINTS

i live in california in yorba linda is there a reptile vet close or is there someone here who lives close that can help me. im realy worried

Answer 1

1. Read up on the proper care and diet for the Red-ear Slider at http://www.redearslider.com. You may be giving it the wrong food. if it is a 'big gob', you are probably over-feeding it as well.

2. Watch the turtle after feeding it to see if it is indeed throwing it up, pr passing it from the rear.

3. If it is vomiting it after eating quickly, try offering it less food for the day. Turtles are pigs and will overeat instantly if given a chance.

4. If it is vomiting later, or vomiting more than it seems to have eaten, see a vet ASAP. Here is a list of turtle vets in California: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Info/california.htm

5. If passing it, cut back on the food amounts and make sure the turtles have enough swimming space.

6. Other possibilities include it just being rotting food the turtle has not eaten, etc.

You need to do a little research here.

Answer 2

Could be lots of things. Do you have gravel in the tank? He could be impacted from eating it. A 10 gallon is only good for a 1 inch turtle. Is there a basking heat lamp with a temp of about 95F? A UVB light on for 12 hours over the basking area? Measuring temps with a digital thermometer only? Water heater? Powerful water filter? Frequent water changes? Variety of foods and plants to eat? Has he been checked for parasites? Does he get vitamins? They need all this and more to survive. Go to this site for complete care info:

http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/caresheet-red_ear_slider.htm

Answer 3

Well, I fall in the veterinarian catagory and I can tell you that a more complete history and a physical exam would be necessary for me to make a diagnosis. I also might need to take radiographs and do bloodwork to find out what is wrong.

You need to have this critter seen by a reptile veterinarian as soon as you can do so. Anything else is just dangerous guessing.

Answer 4

properly 2 turtles will choose for atleast a a hundred and fifty gallon tank whilst grown up. i could in basic terms purchase one.... the two a painted turtle or a pink ear slider (res) they are the two great and seek the internet for extra records on them.