How big is your turtle? 7-8 inches roughly
How long have you had it? 11 years
What is the water temperature? 72
Did you use a thermometer? Yes
Are you using a water heater? No
How much water is in there? 40+ gallons? I don't know. It's not a standard sized enclosure
Are you using a water conditioner? No
Are you using any filtration? Canister filter, 303 GPH I believe
What is the basking temperature? 80-85 (estimate)
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? Eggcrate
Is there a UVB light? Yes
What have you been trying to feed it? Reptomin sticks coated in calcium and vitamin-D. I also offer fresh veggies, but she is picky
When was the last time your turtle ate? Over a week ago, maybe 2.
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 4ft x 3ft x 2 ft
Is the tank near a window? On the ground below a window.
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? Not really
Have you read the Basic Care section? Yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? Yes
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? Yes.
Derp stopped eating between 1-2 weeks ago.
This year she did not lay eggs, but last year she didn't either. She did not show any signs of wanting to lay eggs last year or this year. In the 11 years I've owned her, she has never layed her eggs in the dirt, just in the water. I'm suspecting she may be egg bound. (For the record, the nest for her is ~50% sand and ~50% sifted soil as recommended by the vet in a large container. Dirt deeper than she is long.)
She has been very lethargic. She will bask and get into the water, but usually she just lays. In the basking area she will have her head and legs out, but they are just limp laying on the platform.
Lately when she gets in the water she lays with her nose close to the filter intake and has her butt in the air.
(image: https://imgur.com/THxx05S)
This laying behavior is what is bothering me. Today she was trying to get into this position and was laying sideways in the water, but I believe that is because her ramp. I'm trying to get her into a vet ASAP, but I thought maybe somebody here may be able to shed some light.
