General Care Discussion :: Air current+Pooping

[Safdar]

Im Kind of paranoid about getting RI and i wanted to make sure nothin can happen

How strong of a current will affect Tito
I cant feel a current on my hand, but i kind of feel a little cool on my hand.

i wish i can show you....

[SpotsMama]

Is Tito in an aquarium? Where would an air current be coming from - do you have a fan on? Air conditioner? I see you live in Houston - so I'm guessing you don't have the windows open!

If Tito's tank is under an air conditioning vent or ceiling fan where it's likely to be drafty, I'd move the tank.

If Tito's in a tank and there's no air blowing directly down on it, and his water is 78 or 80 degrees (the best temp for a baby turtle) and he has a good warm place with a heat bulb to bask during the day, then I'd say you don't have anything to worry about.

I assume your room temperature isn't in the 60's or anything is it?

[Safdar]

Lmao
No windows open
Room temp 75
Basking light, the whole deal

Hes in a 40 gallon container
so its on the ground

i diverted the direction of the air, but it still kind of feels a little little cool

or maybe im just being paranoid
im not sure

And theres no other place in my room i can keep him

Plus theres no outlets on the otherside of the room

[Safdar]

Also he hasnt pooped in days
And hes been eating alott

[SpotsMama]

If you think it's getting cool in the tank - and a draft blowing on water will cool the air down through evaporation - you could cover part of the tank. Don't put a cover between his light(s) and the basking area, but you could cover the rest of the tank.

If you do that, then what you have to be careful about is that the air inside the tank doesn't overheat. With a cover on the tank, heat from the basking bulb is captured and can build up.

[Safdar]

ya i think ill do that

Thank you

What about hes pooping?

[SpotsMama]

As for him not pooping, there are a couple of possibilities. One is that he's pooping but it's disintegrating and your filter is picking it up. (This is not likely unless you're using a lot of Turtle Clean or something.) Another is that feeder fish are cleaning it up (if you've got fish in the tank). Another is that your turtle is eating it! Yes, they do this and it's normal. If it's any comfort, they seem to outgrow it as they mature.

Another possibility is that he's constipated. Have you seen him kicking at his rear end with his back feet? That would be a sign of constipation. Is there any gravel in the bottom of your tank?

[Safdar]

I dont have feeder fish, Im not might sure about the eating, No gravel(River rocks)

He may be constipated
What can i do?

[SpotsMama]

Has he been kicking at his rear end with his back feet?

[Safdar]

kind of yes, but the wierd thing is hell still it food

[SpotsMama]

Sorry, don't quite understand your last comment.

[Safdar]

He somewhat kicks at it , not constant.

And he still eats normally, dont they lose theyre appetite is constipated

[SpotsMama]

Eventually yes, he'd lose his appetite. But their compulsion to eat is enormous and he'll keep eating until it gets really bad.

A vet would have to x-ray to make sure what's going on then administer a laxitive to get him going again. If you really think that's what's going on, then you should get him to a vet right away. Try to watch him real closely though and see if he isn't just pooping, then eating it himself (yuck!).

In the future, try to get him to eat his green leafy vegetables. That will keep him loose!

[Safdar]

Okay thank you

[marisa]

Safdar, if he's still kicking at his butt, you might try putting him in some water that's a few degrees warmer than he's usually in. The warmth will help loosen up his insides and he'd be more apt to poop (just a bit warmer, though, don't make it too hot).

What's his normal diet like?