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My RES hatchling had eaten spinach, (oxalic acid src)!!!

PostPosted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 4:28 pm
by Toey
My 4months old baby RES had eaten spinach (oxalic acid) in the afternoon and since then till now like 6hours past it became very less active and not at all eating properly. The spinach may blocked the absorption of calcium. What to do??

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PostPosted: Thu Jun 27, 2013 7:14 pm
by AlexisAwesome
I would take it to the vet.

Re: My RES hatchling had eaten spinach, (oxalic acid src)!!!

PostPosted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:28 am
by devilduck
I don't think one serving of spinach will have much of an effect, if you fed it to your turtle for months I'd be worried. It maybe because he's just full. I'd watch him over the next couple of days to see if he perks up.

What is your water temperature like? basking temp?

Re: My RES hatchling had eaten spinach, (oxalic acid src)!!!

PostPosted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 10:36 am
by Toey
@devilduck- My RES water temperature is around 60-65°F and basking temperature is also perfect. If anything is wrong is my RES health. I consulted even shop keeper from where I bought, He said he will be fine. Just don't do unnecessary experiments on it and leave him alone. But I wasn't satisfied with his comment. Moreover, it's been like two days 42hours approx my RES hadn't eaten anything.

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:35 pm
by steve
What else does he eat?

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:47 pm
by Toey
He eats tubifex worms!

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 12:57 pm
by steve
Not the best thing to eat, is getting any pellets? Other sources of calcium?

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 8:17 pm
by Toey
Yesterday only I brought pellets but what can I do if he is not eating that too

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:13 pm
by AlexisAwesome
Did you change uour setup yet? He will eat when it has proper lighting and heating.

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 29, 2013 9:26 am
by ljapa
Toey wrote:Yesterday only I brought pellets but what can I do if he is not eating that too


Turtles are cold blooded. Their body temp is mainly going to be the temperature of the water they are in, but they will bask to warm their temp above the water temp because they need to. They may need to raise it to help digest food or to boost their immune system.

If the water temp gets too low, their activity level drops; they eat less, and if it is low enough, they may even brumate (like hibernation).

In another post, you had mentioned temps of 60 - 65 F. That temp is very low. That will certainly affect appetite. It may affect health.

Re: My RES hatchling had eaten spinach, (oxalic acid src)!!!

PostPosted: Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:19 pm
by Toey
I kept him in warm water but still he is not eating. What now??

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:23 pm
by AlexisAwesome
He might not have the energy. Is he basking?

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PostPosted: Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:28 pm
by Toey
He is basking all the time. He sleeps like a bear.

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PostPosted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 4:56 am
by Toey
I would like to ask one thing does 3months RES eats cabbage's tiny tiny pieces?? Can I give them?? My sjopkeeper from where I brought advices me about cabbage thing.

Re: My RES hatchling had eaten spinach, (oxalic acid src)!!!

PostPosted: Sun Jun 30, 2013 10:27 am
by AlexisAwesome
They can eat it. Also try carrots.