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Post Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2015 5:25 pm   found turtle upside down underwater

i left this morning to go out and do some things at about seven this morning, when i got back at around five this afternoon, i found my baby red eared slider floating underwater, upside down. I took him out, thinking he was dead, but when i touched his face, he opened and closed his mouth, albeit slightly. when i found him, he was completely limp. I will continue updating this thread with the answers to the following questions, but i want to get this up now

How big is your turtle?
How long have you had it?

What is the water temperature?
Did you use a thermometer?
Are you using a water heater?
How much water is in there?
Are you using a water conditioner?
Are you using any filtration?

What is the basking temperature?
Is there a basking light?
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on?
What kind is it or what is it made out of?
Is there a UVB light?

What have you been trying to feed it?
When was the last time your turtle ate?

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure?
Is the tank near a window?
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity?

Have you read the Basic Care section?
Have you searched the forums for similar situations?

Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms?
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Post Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2015 8:17 pm   Re: found turtle upside down underwater

How deep is the water level where you found him? Aid info for drowned turtles here: http://www.redearslider.com/major_illne ... uries.html
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Post Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:14 am   Re: found turtle upside down underwater

can some plz!! help me i cant understand how to post on this forum its really urgent!!! plz hep me!!!
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Post Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:28 am   Re: found turtle upside down underwater

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