General Care Discussion

Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 8:14 pm **turtle ever swim?**

ok my res doesnt swim lol he floats on the water like hes dead and when he wants to get outa water he paddles his way im just wondering will he ever start to swim under water? hes still a baby like and half dollar size. its just funny watching him float around with his legs hanging out but i would like to see some swimming.. oh yea he finally ate something today.. i was eating chicken and put some near his mouth to see what he would do and he ate it out of my fingers.. i was soo happy :!:

Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:26 pm

what is your setup like, for instance how deep is the water? Maybe it's not deep enough for him to swim underwater? Just a thought....

Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 9:49 pm

Are there objects in the tank, like fake plants, that he can rest on? Sliders are pretty active when they are not basking or sleeping.

Also avoid giving him too much protein. Maybe can rub some of the chicken flavor onto some pellets..

Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:24 am

yea there are plants... when hes not basking hes not swimming.. he sleeps but its weird today i wake up and go put his light on.. and hes in the exact same position he was last night and so i pick him up and we go outside to see if he will be awake.. and he will barely open his eyes and wont bring his legs out.. i dont know if hes trying to sleep.. but hes been sleeping all night.. he doesnt go in the water at night.. he stays on his basking area but the light is off at night.. he confuses me

Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:58 am

false alarm hes fine now.. i guess i still got to get used to the way turtles act..

Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 12:54 pm

Is he eating and what are the water/basking temperatures? Lethargy is not normal behaviour.

Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:08 am

ok well my turtle died this morning.. i dont think he was ever healthy when i had him .. i got him from a bargain store and they are illegal soo... they had TONS of res in a 10 gallon cage with not much water.. im going to go get another one tomarrow... im sad

Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:20 am

I'd suggest NOT getting another one from the same store. That's how they are able to sell so many. They die, then people go back for more. Please don't support that. If you insist on getting another turtle, go through a reputable breeder.

btw, make sure you disinfect that tank if you're going to use it again.

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