How long have you had it? 7 years
What is the water temperature? 78 F
Did you use a thermometer? yes
Are you using a water heater? yes
How much water is in there? 30 gallons
Are you using a water conditioner? yes
Are you using any filtration? yes
What is the basking temperature? 90 F
Is there a basking light? yes
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? Tetra 25905 Decorative Reptile Filter/plastic
Is there a UVB light? yes
What have you been trying to feed it? Zoo Med Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food
When was the last time your turtle ate? 2 weeks ago
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 40 gallon wide
Is the tank near a window? no
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? sometimes
Have you read the Basic Care section? yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? yes
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? he always sleeping and barely swims or basks.
Note: it is Winter time here and has been snowing heavy here in Boston, Ma.
My concern is if he is trying to hibernate?
This is the first year that he has these symptoms.
*His usual behavior is always active and spends majority of his time in the water swimming.
He would bask daily for a couple of hours.
He has not done any of this for the past 2-3weeks.
He is fed pellets/dry shrimp/dry worms/dry cranberries every other day.
Amount is about the size of his head.
He is fed inside his tank and any left over food is removed after he is finished.
I'm afraid he is starving and don't know what to do at this point.
I'm asking for any help with this situation.
Thank you!
William
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