how r u sure and i mean for sure your turtle is dead .because i have a baby one and it was just swimming and stuff and now it willnt move at all and im not sure cause it is almost hibernation time..anyone know!?
2007-12-23 14:16:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
If it starts to stink then its dead. Tap it a couple times. If it does not move then it is probably dead. How did your turtle act when he was hibernating. if there is something totally different its dead.
2007-12-24 03:03:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hibernation in water turtles:
- water temps in the 40's
- turtle hiding in mud at bottom of pond
- fully tucked into shell
- gently pulling on a leg- the turtle resists it and pulls back
- watch the soft tissues under the shell for small slow movements
If it is not doing this, it is not hibernating.
2007-12-24 14:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They lay limp, head & legs outside of the shell instead of 'hiding' inside.
They don't respond to touch (tapping their mouth & toes).
2007-12-23 22:20:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try not asking your question 3 times. if it doesnt move for a while its dead. but if it was JUST moving i doubt it died.
2007-12-23 23:15:29 · answer #4 · answered by singing2sweets 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how would an answer be able to even recieve 20 pts anyway?
2007-12-23 22:24:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lay him on his back and if he tries to turn over you will know he is alive....
2007-12-23 22:26:13 · answer #6 · answered by FlyingEagle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ooo...I'll pray for you and your turtle.
2007-12-23 22:34:07 · answer #7 · answered by Kristina 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
see if he is breathing
2007-12-24 13:14:10 · answer #8 · answered by wariorocks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋