what can you do if your red ear slider turtle isnt eating??? please help?

Answer 1

Make sure you are supplying it with proper living conditions. They take an awful lot of work and need very special care. Please see

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

for complete care info. Basics are a 10 gallon sized tank for each 1 inch of shell length, a basking area to climb out of the water on, a basking lamp, thermometer to monitor basking temp (digital thermometer a must), a water heater, a water thermometer, a powerful water filter, a UVB bulb which must be within 12 inches of the basking area and changed every 6 months, and change the water very very very often. Feed a variety of foods in a separate tank to help keep things clean. Do not use plants or gravel in the tank. Gravel will cause fatal impactions.

Answer 2

1. Figure out why it is not eating,

2. Fix it.

Red-ear Sliders want three things out of life:

1. Good water. A big tank (the bigger the better) of clean water at about 75-80 degrees F.

2. Good sun. A nice, safe basking place heated to about 90F with good sun-like lighting- including a bulb for UVB rays (not just plain UV rays).

3. Good food. If the turtle is under about 4" long, aim for a mix of about 1/2 good pellets, and 1/2 live or frozen/thawed 'fish foods' like worms, insects, small fish, krill, shrimp, etc.

You can learn more at http://www.austinsturtlepage.com

Answer 3

If it's a new turtle, let it get used to its new environment. Mine wouldn't eat when I first got it. Just keep giving it food. If not, take it to the vet, it might be sick. Good Luck!