I have red-eared slider who has been very inactive all winter. He doesn't eat hardly anything at all and sleeps constantly. He moves just enough to let us know that he is still alive, but has been sleeping next to his heater for the past week. Is this just normal behavior for a turtle this time of year... does he think that he needs to hybernate? Or is there something else wrong with my turtle that I should be concerned about?
2007-12-02 16:56:02 · 7 answers · asked by Lizzi S 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
It is the water temp. May hibernate during winter months but should not hibernate in regular household temperatures;
if he is sleeping next to his heater it means that he is cold.
Temperature gradient (90°-95°F for the warm end/basking area and 70°-75°F for the cool end/water); use an incandescent light as the primary heat source.
keeping him warm enough is important
2007-12-03 00:34:56 · answer #1 · answered by Elham Doost 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the water temp. There is a book I bought my copy at PETCO titled Aquatic Turtles A complete guide to Sliders, Cooters, Maps & More
by David T. Kirkpatrick
I paid 9.95 + tax
2007-12-02 17:15:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea turtles try this some cases variety extraordinary reptiles yet they many times initiate ingesting back and in case you assert his habit is widespread then he's superb Now if he would not consume for a month then you definately must worry and take him to a vet who works with reptiles. sturdy luck!!!
2016-12-10 10:55:57 · answer #3 · answered by voll 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To answer your question I am going to need you to answer mine. How warm is your water? How warm is your basking area? How warm is the cool side of the cage? Do you see any mal-formaties on your turtle ie swelling around eyes or cheeks, uncommon spots on bottom of shell, runny stools or soft shell?
2007-12-02 17:24:55 · answer #4 · answered by Wright 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The water temps are too cold. Aim for 75-80F. If it drops lower, they stop eating, but will not hibernate (brumate) in most home set-ups and just waste away.
http://www.redearslider.com
2007-12-03 11:40:17 · answer #5 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he's just slow cause it's winter. although my grandma's turtle is always looking for food. weird...
2007-12-02 17:02:34 · answer #6 · answered by Mini kirby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my friends turtle had his weeks were he just wouldn't eat
2007-12-02 17:06:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋