General Care Discussion :: wheezing at times

[nh000214]

hi, i have had my turtle for about 2 months. she is 4 inches and in about a 40 gallon tank. water temp is about 80 and banking is about 95. i have a heater and a filter. every now and then when she breaths i will hear like a wheezing sound. i hear it moreso when she is sleeping in the water and she sticks her head above to get some air. i rarely hear it when she is awake. she is swiming fine and she is eating very well. her eyes are clear and her mouth is bright pink inside(no mucus at all). i don't know if this should be a concern for me or not. she spends equal amounts of time basking and in the water. any advise would be appreciated.

[rocketright]

Hmm, That should definetely be seen by a vet, does she have a pink plastron? Like a little fade of it in the centre? Swim lopsided? I think you should see a vet befor it gets worse, because many times this has happend to people and it hasn't turned out to good.... So if you tell me your location I can get a Herp Vet for you!

[nh000214]

thanks. i may see a vet just to be safe. she isn't swiming lopsided that i can see and her color looks normal. i live in bear, delaware in usa. i may have to call around to find a herp vet.

[nh000214]

i mean it happens just as she sticks her head above the water. i don't know if it may be like a snorkle effect from just a little water moving in and out when she is breathing or not.

[rocketright]

I can find a herp vet for you..

[rocketright]

I don't know if any are close to you... But you should see a vet.

Brenford Animal Hospital
2219 N. Dupont Hwy
Dover 19901
302-678-9418

F. Morgan Dawkins
Windcrest Animal Hospital
3705 Lancaster Pike (Rte 48)
Wilmington
302-998-2995

Dover Animal Hospital
1151 S. Governors Ave
Dover 19901
302-674-1515

[DaddySkittles]

Wow! that is so cool rocketright! Can you find me a vet!! I live in B.C. canada Maple Ridge..Yeah its a tough one cause maple ridge is a very unpopular place Don't worry I dont need a vet right now just for future reference and just since you seem to be so good at it

[rocketright]

Yah, For sure!!! What's the closest city?

[rocketright]

Chris Collis
Glenview Animal Hosptial Ltd.
103-3145 Jacklin Rd.
Victoria V9B 3Y7
250-478-4075

Barbara Coughlin
Kelowna Vet Hospital
1955 Kent Rd
Kelowna BC V1Y 7S6
604-860-2408

Dunbar Vet Hospital
39th & Dunbar
Vancouver V6N 1W6
604-266-5385

Chris Harvey-Clark
University of British Columbia
6199 S. Campus Rd
Vancouver V6T 1W5
604-822-6283

Sharon Prus
Bird and Exotic Animal Hospital
902-7380 King George Hwy
Surrey V3W 5A5
604-597-7387

J.D. Rolfe
Victoria Vet Clinic
6-3318 Oak Street
Victoria
604-475-3336

Dr. Hugh Upjohn
Eagle Ridge Animal & Bird Hospital
2599 Runnel Drive
Coquitlam, BC V3E 1S3
(604) 464-3343
Note: Dr. Upjohn's associate is not a reptile specialist. Be sure to make your appointment with Dr. Upjohn only.



Here... These are the only ones in B.C. so... Try and figure out the closest incase of an emergency!

[DaddySkittles]

That is so awesome! thanks!

[marisa]

nh00214, I've occasionally heard of others describing the noise your turtle seems to be making, especially when the head comes out of the water. Of course, if you're concerned seeing a herp vet would be a good thing to do. However, if your turtle is otherwise healthy, active and eating, it may not be anything serious.

[steve]

My female RES does breath heavy when she's very active (begging, eating) and it does sound like wheezing.

[nh000214]

thanks everyone for all your help. i do have an appointment with the herp later this week. it's better to be safe. i'll see if i can post a picture for you guys to see.