Weird turtle behavior?

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ErikaHeartsTurtles

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Well, my mississippi map turtle is breathing really weird.. When he breaths in, his neck bulges out has a tint of red. What could this be from? Is it normal? Thanks
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The neck bulge is normal, I am unsure of the red tint, I suspect it is most likely the blood in the skin. Is it bleeding or anything like that?
 

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Is he gasping, or struggling to breathe? When my RES's caught a respiratory bug they became very lethargic very quickly. They would breathe deep deep breaths, and appear to be 'gasping," then the skin underneath would bulge out. I do not remember it being red. I would take him to a vet if you have any doubt, just to be sure.
 

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Neck bulging is different than open mouth breathing.
 
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