Hello. My turtle has started throwing up seconds after he eats. He doesn't throw up anything else other than the food he just swallowed. He seems otherwise fine but I'm worried because I can see he wants to eat. What could this be
How big is your turtle? 8 inches
How long have you had it? 6.5 years
What is the water temperature? 77
Are you using a water heater? Infrared light
How much water is in there? 60 gallons
Are you using a water conditioner? Yes
Are you using any filtration? Yes
What is the basking temperature? 85-90
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? plastic ramp
Is there a UVB light? Yes
What have you been trying to feed it? I was feeding him chicken, cooked. Then he got tired of it so I fed him shrimp. Thats when the vomiting started a few weeks later. I fed him ham but he can't keep that down either. I just bought three kinds of turtle food and wont touch it. He does not like to eat fruit or vegetables anymore (he used to a few years ago)
When was the last time your turtle ate? One week ago -
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 75 gallons
Is the tank near a window? Yes, across. Not alot of sun comes in.
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? No
Have you read the Basic Care section? Yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? Yes
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? No