PROBLEM (lethargic, not eating)

ashbelys

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One of my turtles isn't eating and he seems lethargic.. What do I do?
 

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Try soaking him in warm water ad pedialyte (a 50/50 mix) for at least 20minutes. You can do this multiple times a day, I would say at least once a day for a week. If still not feeling well, I'd recommend going to the vet just to make sure all is well :)
Oh, but make sure you get the clear unflavored pedialyte. It looks just like water
 

ashbelys

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Like the kind for babies? Is it safe for turtles?
 

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ashbelys said:
Like the kind for babies? Is it safe for turtles?

yes that kind, and yes it is. many people here on the forum use it.


0.1.0 Sonoran Desert Tortoise
0.0.1 Leopard Tortoise
1.0.0 Bluenose Pitbull/American Bulldog
 

ashbelys

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Ok thanks
This morning he was stiff and not moving around so I played with him and got him going but he's still just laying around
 

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If he was stiff, sounds like he's not warm enough.

Tell us a bit about your turtle set up. Docking area? Light? water heater?
 

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The water is around 80-85 and the basking area is around 90. I have a heat lamp and a UVB lamp on them. I leave them on all day and then turn them off at night.


The water is around 80-85 and the basking area is around 90. I have a heat lamp and a UVB lamp on them. I leave them on all day and then turn them off at night.


The water is around 80-85 and the basking area is around 90. I have a heat lamp and a UVB lamp on them. I leave them on all day and then turn them off at night.
 

ashbelys

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How long can I leave him in it? Is there a point where it's too long?
 

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You can never soak a tort too long :) hydration is so important. Especially in youngins!
Also, I keep my heat lamp on 24/7 and UVB just in daylight hours
 

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