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Someone gave a baby red ear slider to my kids, but we had no idea how to take care of him, didn;t have proper food and habitat for almost 2 weeks. Now he is so listless and motionless, like hibernating all the time even in room temp. I bougt a tank, an island and a UVB so he can bask, but still no sign of any energy. I cant put him in the water, because he wont swim, may get drown right? so he is on the dock not moving, with eyes shut. Barely touch his turtle food. What can I do to save him? Now I take over from my kids, I really want him to live. Please help.

you need to keep him warmer than room temp. especially a sick baby. I believe the water should be at about 82 degrees, and the basking spot even warmer than that.

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