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HELP!!! I FOUND MY TURTLE TODAY IN THE WATER UPSIDE DOWN AND NOT BREATHING I TRIED TO DO THE CPR THING ON WEBSITE AND NOTHING WORKED. THE TURTLE IS ABOUT AN INCH AND A HALF LONG. IS IT DEAD?

How big is your turtle? AROUND 2"
How long have you had it?11 MONTHS

What is the water temperature?76 DEGREE
Did you use a thermometer?YES
Are you using a water heater?NO
How much water is in there? 2 INCHES
Are you using a water conditioner?NO
Are you using any filtration?YES

What is the basking temperature?78-80
Is there a basking light?YES
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on?YES
What kind is it or what is it made out of?ROCK
Is there a UVB light?NO

What have you been trying to feed it? SHRIMP AND REPTOMIN PELLETS
When was the last time your turtle ate?YESTERDAY

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure?10 GALLON
Is the tank near a window?NO
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity?NO

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

Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? UPSIDE DOWN AND NOT MOVING OR BREATHING

Unfortunetly it sounds like it.

= ( Sorry

It likely drowned because the water was too shallow for it to right itself in.
Sorry for your loss.

Sorry to hear this. Your turtle had not shown any signs of being ill?

It looks like megcornell is probably right. Your water should have been AT LEAST 4 inches deep (double the shelll length). Your turtle could not turn himself over with such a low water level.

Sad story, I'm sorry to hear it.

I think a healthy turtle could, since they use their necks to help them turn over.