General Care Discussion :: swollen eye

[tbs00152]

One of my turtles eyes looks like it is swallon closed!? i think that it was playing with one of the other turtles and got strached. any advice for me would help thanks



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[kikicool]

Since you just got them, you may want to take a quick trip to the vet to see how they are doing. It's always a smart idea to bring a new pet to the vet. Turtles can get eye infections, which is why I mention it.

[xsavingsaturdayx]

Kikicool is right, i would take the turtle to a vet. At this stage of life, they are realy realy fragile. A vet visit would be good, especially if the eye is "swollen shut". That doesnt sound good, nope not at all.

[Evelyn]

A trip to the Vet. is a very good idea.
More than likely it is caused by a food, diet defficiency.
Not enough light or wrong temperature. Dirty water, bacterial infection.
This is all guesses. Is the shell soft to ?
Evelyn

[marisa]

Only one eye is affected? How long has it been like this? Does the turtle rub at it? The turtle is otherwise eating, swimming and basking? The other turtle's eyes are OK?

It sounds like it could be an injury or infection (or both). I'd keep the tank water clean and take him to a vet if there's no change for the better.