General Care Discussion :: Quinn showing strange behavior

[Chibi_Sephiroth]

Well im not sure if something wrong with him but he seems to no be as active at the moment and right now hes sleeping is this something to be concerned about? i woke him up a while ago to feed him he ate but went back to his corner to sleep again underwater. Is this normal behavior?

[pumpkinsherbet]

hmmm, is this the type of activity you're getting out of him?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhebl1kQnt4

if so then i'd schedule an appt with the vet asap.

[grey goose]

Is this the first day you've noticed it? It's probably nothing, especially if he's eating.......just keep an eye on him.

[Chibi_Sephiroth]

well not exactly like that pumpkin but it might be cuz the freakin heater shut off somehow and this morning the water was like 60 or less but right now its back up to 70 something i think that might of cause it maybe

[pumpkinsherbet]

yeah it could be. keep an eye out, fluctuations in temp could cause an ri.

[Chibi_Sephiroth]

oh snap ill keep a close eye on him

[DavidY]

hmm, make sure to get a reliable heater.

[Hoooneylynn]

wow, 60 is WAY too cold. He could possibly die or try to hibernate in those temperatures. It must be 75-78... You need to get a heater ASAP, like tonight it you can. He might already have RI if the temp is fluctuating that much and it is that cold.

[xsavingsaturdayx]

Do you live in an igloo ? For the water to be 60 it must be realy cold in your house.

My turtles sometimes go in a "sleepy mood" and sometimes they dont want to eat for a day or two, which is normal. But if you start noticeing (crooked swimming, open mouth breathing, sneezing, coughing) then you should worry, but for now keep an eye out and try getting a better heater, you might also want to set the temp at 80 degrees for a couple of days, then slowly drop it down to 75 degrees.

The fact that quinn is eating is very, very good BTW.

[Hoooneylynn]

I would leave your turt in the tank as the water is gradually heated up. I mean, as soon as you get your heater and turn it on, let it heat up slowly. DONT take your turt out of the water at 60 degrees and then put her back in when its 78-80....