Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 10:43 pm Constipation? Swollen butt area
My turtle is lethargic, doesn't eat, doesn't poop and just basks all the time. I've noticed this since yesterday. I raised his water temperature thinking it might help. I also noticed that his anal area is swollen. Last night, when he was basking, the tip of his penis keeps sticking out and then going back in.. It's as if he's straining to get something out of his butt but only the tip of his penis comes out. Today, he still keeps straining but no penis comes out. His anal area is still swollen... Still lethargic and stays on his basking area. Is this constipation? There are no herp vets around my area so I don't know what to do..
How big is your turtle? around 3"
How long have you had it? over a year
What is the water temperature? 83 (i raised the temp)
Did you use a thermometer? Yes
Are you using a water heater? Yes
How much water is in there? 10" deep
Are you using a water conditioner? no
Are you using any filtration? Yes
What is the basking temperature? 90
Is there a basking light? no (we live in a hot country)
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? Yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? floating dock
Is there a UVB light? Yes
What have you been trying to feed it? lettuce, reptomin pellets, sometimes cuttlebone
When was the last time your turtle ate? the other day
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 25 gallons
Is the tank near a window? No
Is the tank in a room with a lot of activity? no
Have you read the Basic Care section? Yes
Have you searched the forums for similar situations? Yes.
Is there any other unusual activity/symptoms? lethargic and he keeps straining and bearing down.. anal area is swollen.