Hi. My 10+ year old slider has a swollen eye. Happened within the last day. Any advice on cause and how to treat?
How big is your turtle? around 8" shell from head to tail
How long have you had it? since 2019. adopted from a neighbor who previously had her in an aquarium
What is the water temperature? 75ish degrees
Did you use a thermometer? no
Are you using a water heater? no
How much water is in there? around 1000 gallons
Are you using a water conditioner? when needed
Are you using any filtration? yes, skimmer attached to waterfall and pump at bottom of pond attached to external filter
What is the basking temperature? 80 degrees
Is there a basking light? no natural sun
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? rock, sand, gravel
Is there a UVB light? no
What have you been trying to feed it? zoo med turtle floating pellets
When was the last time your turtle ate? today
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 1000 gallons
Is the tank near a window? pond in backyard
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? N/A
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