General Care Discussion

Website · Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 6:13 am

I have bought eye drops ,and I put little sea salt in the tank.He doesn't eat anything.I've tried different kinds of food.He sleeps all the time.But his eyes day by day seem better.But he hasn't open them.I beleve there's nothing else I can't do..

Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:13 pm

annie_ wrote:I have bought eye drops ,and I put little sea salt in the tank.He doesn't eat anything.I've tried different kinds of food.He sleeps all the time.But his eyes day by day seem better.But he hasn't open them.I beleve there's nothing else I can't do..

Poor little one, he looks in very bad shape

Have you tried calling all the vets in your area? Maybe one off them can see him and treat the infection.

Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:31 pm

Concentrate on getting him too eat. Anything. www.redearslider.com/entice_eating.html

Website · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:20 pm

I've read all these from th beginning.
And I've tried almost everything and different kinds of food.But still nothing.He acts like he doesn't smell them or see them.I went to the store I bought him and the owner told me that Bubbles was and still is in hibernation like the other turtle babies he has.

As for the vet,I called some of them,and unfortunatelly no one has any idea of res...

Bubbles's shell is still in the same condition,the white spots are still there but the shell is very hard.His eyes are looking better(I use some eye drops 2-3 times a day).
But...Last night when I put him the eye drops,I placed him at the basking platform..This morning he was still at the same position(moved a little bit).Then I put him eye drops and after a while I placed him at the ramp of the platform(half in the water) and he is still there..He usually swims,changes positions (with his eyes closed all the time) but today nothing..He's alive but he is not moving....What's wrong???

Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:34 pm

The person who sold you the turtle doesn't know what hes talking about. If the temperature is warm enough, your turtle cannot be in hibernation. In my opinion, hes just making up crap in order to keep you calm

I'm sorry its so tough finding turtle resources in Greece

We will try to help you as best as we can

All you can really do is provide Bubbles the most comfortable environment until he gets better. This includes clean water, a basking dock and warm temperatures. I'm sorry thats all you can do for now

. Keep offering him food, but fish them out before they decay in there

Bubbles is probably not moving because of his health condition. As long as hes alive and breathing... just try your best. Hopefully, though it may take several months, keeping him in optimal conditions may improve his health. Bubbles is very grateful for you I'm sure!

Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 5:23 pm

I'm so sorry you and your turtle are having such a hard time. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 7:05 pm

It makes me so sad to see and hear about your lil one doing so poorly. I've been reading updates every day and hoping that he would have some improvement. He looks so sweet with his santa hat. Just wanted to say that I'm sure he appreciates you taking such good care of him.

Website · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 9:04 pm

Thank you all about your help and your good words..

But baby Bubbles is no longer with us... :cry:

He didn't seem to be so ill..All happened very quick..Yesterday he was so good..
I just can't see his tank empty..I'm so sad.... :cry:

RIP my little Bubbles......

Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 10:19 pm

Sorry to hear.

Be happy you gave your little dude creature comforts and a fighting chance. It was above and beyond anything else done for him.

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:07 am

Aww I'm so sorry to hear he didn't make it. You tried really hard to help him out and did all you could. You certainly did more than alot of people might have. It showed how much you really did care for him.

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:30 am

How sad! I know how painful it is to loose a little one. Take comfort in knowing he got the best care he could from you.

I hate it when something like this happens - you obviously have the potential to be a very good turtle keeper - you are interested, work to make a good habitat, and seem caring. But whoever sold you the turtle was irresponsible and let the little turtle get sick, so by the time you got him he was too sick to survive, and consequently instead of having a happy, wonderful experience like you should, it's just been painful.

If you feel like trying it again sometime, come on here and let us give you some guidelines on how to select a turtle that's healthy so that next time your experience will be positive.

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:38 am

Aww Rest in peace little one

He was so lucky too be in a home with someone who loved him for his short stay here.

Website · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 7:00 am

Thank you so much....

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 2:44 pm

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.

Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 5:09 pm

I'm so sorry to hear that. He looks so precious. At least he had you to help him and care for him before. You seemed very into getting him the best care and if you decide to get a new one he will be in great hands as well

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