How big is your turtle? 5 inches.
How long have you had it? a week though I think the turtle is about two years old.
What is the water temperature? 74 degrees
Did you use a thermometer? yes
Are you using a water heater? We just purchased one, set to 80 degrees
How much water is in there? about 2/3 of the 55 gallon tank is full.
Are you using a water conditioner? no
Are you using any filtration? no
What is the basking temperature?
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? Zoo pet floating rock
Is there a UVB light? yes
What have you been trying to feed it? turtle pellets, hard boiled egg whites, carrots, romaine lettuce
When was the last time your turtle ate? just ate about an hour ago
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 55 gallon acrylic
Is the tank near a window? yes
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? yes, living room
Have you read the Basic Care section? no
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? yes
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms?
Family friends were moving so they brought their turtle over last week. Both eyes were swollen shut, no appetite. I read it could have been vitamin A deficiency so I bought Cod Liver Oil capsules and squeezed the contents onto his eyes twice a day. The very next day his left I was open with no visible sign of infection. His right eye is still puffy but was able to open slightly. I continued treatment from Weds twice a day. I woke up today to find a large mass on the left side of his neck but his right eye was much better . The lumo is not inflamed but does not look like an ear infection. Pic attached. It's the weekend and the vet isn't around until Monday. Any suggestions?
