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Blowing bubbles from nose!!

PostPosted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 5:57 pm
by Skdbrd
Ok this is the first time Ive noticed my turtle blowing bubbles from his nose.... :shock: is there something wrong or is this jus normal, haha he looks fine but I jus wanted to check!

PostPosted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:04 pm
by sonyj
Are the bubbles when he is out of water and sort of like mucus? This could be a sign of RI if they are. If it's under water, it could just be air bubbles.

Seeing that you've just taken him to the vet for his other symptoms, sneezing, right?, I'd keep a close eye on him. :)

PostPosted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 6:43 pm
by Skdbrd
it was air bubbles under water but Ive never seen him do it before thats why im asking

PostPosted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 8:49 pm
by bradhart
think of it as an oxygen reserve. just keeping a little for later on. completely normal.

PostPosted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 7:42 pm
by marisa
He could be releasing air in his lungs so he can remain under water (makes him less buoyant).