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Post Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 2:19 am   What is happening?

:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:

One of my terrapins is swimming lopsided and refuses to eat. Her throat swells when she breathes and she keeps on opening her mouth.
This started a few days ago. It began like she only wanted to eat a tiny pellet a day. I thought that was normal!
helpppp!!

-TinyDuckyQuack, a clueless caretaker of 3 RES
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Post Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 6:04 am   Re: What is happening?

Can you please answer some of these questions?

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How big is your turtle?
How long have you had it?

What is the water temperature?
Did you use a thermometer?
Are you using a water heater?
How much water is in there?
Are you using a water conditioner?
Are you using any filtration?

What is the basking temperature?
Is there a basking light?
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on?
What kind is it or what is it made out of?
Is there a UVB light?

What have you been trying to feed it?
When was the last time your turtle ate?

How big is the tank/pond/enclosure?
Is the tank near a window?
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity?

Have you read the Basic Care section?
Have you searched the forums for similar situations?

Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms?
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Post Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:31 am   Re: What is happening?

I believe its RI ( respitory infection) my turtle had it before, go to a vet asap!. theyll give you some antibiotics which should cure your turtle in about 1 - 2 weeks. As of right now keep her quarantined in a seperrate tank and clean the one she was in! Hope this helps and your turtles gets better soon!!
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