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Post 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.
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Post Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 11:28 pm   Re: Constipation? Swollen butt area

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KIPpMfytRI&feature=youtu.be

here is a video from last night when he was straining and the tip of his penis keeps sticking out.. today, I can still see him straining but his penis doesn't come out. What I do notice is that his anal area is swollen.. he just stays at his basking dock and I don't know how I'll be able to feed him.

*his shell is whitish possibly due to fungi. still treating that one..
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Post Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 6:03 am   Re: Constipation? Swollen butt area

here are pictures of his cloaca

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Post Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:17 am   Re: Constipation? Swollen butt area

Hello! Do you have substrate in the tank?What type? Maybe your turtle ate something that caused impaction. Try putting him in warm water and see if the muscles relax.
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Post Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:38 am   Re: Constipation? Swollen butt area

Im also thinking he may have an impaction like dumbork14 said. A Vet trip is in need. If it is impaction it will lead to death.
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Post Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:00 am   Re: Constipation? Swollen butt area

The substrate in his tank are just these large river rocks.. I am keeping him in warm waters now. Hopefully I can bring him to the vet sooner or later.. i will research more on impaction. Thanks for replying! Im just worried right now
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Post Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 9:15 am   Re: Constipation? Swollen butt area

Look for anything in the tank too that might have been bit into. Substrate isnt the only cause of impaction. Also possible he maybe damaged his penis somehow, could also cause swelling in the tail.
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Post Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:22 am   Re: Constipation? Swollen butt area

It's too late :( he died a while ago. I don't even know what I did wrong.. I checked for other items in the tank that he may,have eaten but it's clean. :(
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Post Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 10:31 am   Re: Constipation? Swollen butt area

awwwww.. sorry Smug.. I would be devastated as I know you must be :( :(
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Post Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 11:25 am   Re: Constipation? Swollen butt area

Sorry for your loss
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Post Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 3:37 pm   Re: Constipation? Swollen butt area

Darn, im sorry smug :(
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Post Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 5:13 am   Re: Constipation? Swollen butt area

Sorry. I was hoping your turt will get better :(
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Post Posted: Fri Jun 14, 2013 1:57 am   Re: Constipation? Swollen butt area

Very sorry to hear it :(
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