Please help with 3 sick turtles.
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 1:11 pm
I have 1 four year old, 4 1/2 inch turtle, and 2 two year old 3 inch turtles. I noticed one small wheezing about four days ago but thought he was just expelling air. I was away for two nights and noticed this morning when I went home that all three have mucus around their mouths. The larg one and the other small one have the most, really an excessive amount. They also have air bubbles around their noses and mouths. I noticed the larger one also wheezing slightly.
They are in a 20 gallon tank filled about 2/3 with water heated to 76-78. The air temp is around 84-85. They have a heat lamp and UV lamp with a basking rock and platform. The tank has a 30 gallon rated filter. The tank is about four feet from the window but it is open regularly. They last ate yesterday and ate as usual. They are still very active and alert, and not listing. I emptied the tank and filled it with 86 degree water but am going to get an adjustable heater to raise it properly. I only have one tank so I dont know how to quarantine them.
I know they need a vet and I dont have the money. Please help me with what I should do to have the best chance. Can I dry dock them to quarantine them? I really dont have $1000 to take them to the vet. Any help is greatly appreciated.
They are in a 20 gallon tank filled about 2/3 with water heated to 76-78. The air temp is around 84-85. They have a heat lamp and UV lamp with a basking rock and platform. The tank has a 30 gallon rated filter. The tank is about four feet from the window but it is open regularly. They last ate yesterday and ate as usual. They are still very active and alert, and not listing. I emptied the tank and filled it with 86 degree water but am going to get an adjustable heater to raise it properly. I only have one tank so I dont know how to quarantine them.
I know they need a vet and I dont have the money. Please help me with what I should do to have the best chance. Can I dry dock them to quarantine them? I really dont have $1000 to take them to the vet. Any help is greatly appreciated.