Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2012 9:35 am frantic swimming
The past couple of days my turtle is franticly swimming at the glass trying to get out, she will get up on her basking platform and for like 10 seconds try to escape and jump back into the water and try really hard to climb the glass. She was really calm before this, basked normally, and swam normally.
How big is your turtle? 6 inches
How long have you had it? 5 years
What is the water temperature? 78
Did you use a thermometer? yes
Are you using a water heater? yes
How much water is in there? 55-75 gallons
Are you using a water conditioner? yes, prime
Are you using any filtration?
What is the basking temperature? 92-95
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? floating dock- temporary until i build a new one (but she used it for years)
Is there a UVB light? yes
What have you been trying to feed it? pellets/ carrots/ TRYING TO FEED IT leafy greens but she refused to eat them
When was the last time your turtle ate? today
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 75 gallon
Is the tank near a window? no
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? not really
Have you read the Basic Care section? Yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? Yes
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? nope