General Care Discussion :: I think Savava is dying.

[Take-One]

I am really starting to get worried. Savava cant stop slepping. i caught her twice to today all srped out. Like she was dead. This has been going on for a week. Yertle is doing good at least.

[octpusgirl8]

Well take her to the vet then. Or at least post this in urgent care with all the appropriate information.

[TheComputerGremlin]

If she is starting to become lethargic or have trouble swimming, you need to put her in less water, like just two inches, so she won't drown. I agree, a vet is best.

[Chrisbarnett]

If it is even in question take it to the vet.

[Take-One]

Today see is doing ALOT better. She isnt slepping nearly as much. Oh and she swims fine too.

[mikee]

Yep -- Threaten him with a doctor visit and he straightens right up!! HA HA !!

[Take-One]

Yep -- Threaten him with a doctor visit and he straightens right up!! HA HA !!

Yeah everybody knows that I have been afraid of wheelchairs since I was six. (Dont ask)

[Tenodera]

Yep -- Threaten him with a doctor visit and he straightens right up!! HA HA !!

seems to happen a lot now...lots of people who say their turtle is sick and we say take it to the vet Suddenly for no reason the turtle is way better.

[Take-One]

I added more water and POOF! She is better.

[TheComputerGremlin]

I think that means that your turtles are producing more waste that your filter can handle. You should probably incorporate a 25% water change into your weekly maintenance routine in order to help balance out the chemicals produced.

[Topbell]

Water quality is of paramount importance to the health of most turtles and often the cause of problems if not managed correctly. Big external filter for at least 2 x volume of tank/pond is required IMO.