its a yellowbellied slider turtle and it is kind of acting like its hibernating but it is inside and has a heat lamp.... so what should i do?
2007-12-01 14:15:46 · 6 answers · asked by basketball_luv15 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Take it to the vet to see if its sick.
Research turtle care to make sure you have it set up properly.
2007-12-01 14:20:37 · answer #1 · answered by kittenslayer 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Turtles hibernate (brumate) when triggered by shorter days and cooling temps. A heat lamp alone does not warm the water up enough to avoid triggering the reflex.
To avoid the problem, warm the water to 80ish with a good heater, and the basking site to 90F- and measure both with thermometers. Set the lights to shine for about 12 hours a day.
2007-12-02 20:01:55 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keeping it warm isn't enough. You have to give it at least 14 hours of sunlight to mimic summer. Let it cool down 10 degrees or so at night.
2007-12-02 00:12:55 · answer #3 · answered by Kimber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If by "acting like its hibernating" you mean it is more lethargic than normal, you are PROBABLY keeping it too cool.
You should increase the temperature.
2007-12-01 23:09:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal!
Some turtles hibernate during winter even if you have them in a "summer-ly" area!
Don't worry, it's perfectly normal :D!
2007-12-01 22:24:04 · answer #5 · answered by Ana Eskildsen 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ask this question at http://www.redearslider.com/forum . there are turtle experts there that will know what is the matter
2007-12-01 23:11:14 · answer #6 · answered by Jen 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋