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Help, my baby redeared slider is not eating food sticks!!

PostPosted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 1:39 pm
by Sunhabb
Hello , my 1.4inch baby slider whch is 6months old darkgreen is not eating her food .. I am not able to get her different types of food because atm its not available near my place. Its been 2dats i bought her(store owner said shes healthy) and she seems healthy but since i bot her shes not eating her food sticks at all. She bites it but barely sallow :( i want her to eat that food stick cuz no other food is available for option. AND WHILE SLEEPING SHE STREACHES HER NECK ALOT(which i saw today and right now) just tell me how to make her eat.. Will making water warm make her eat? And please dont explainh me about UV LIGHT HOW BIG TANK , HEATER AND ALL CUZ I DONT HAVE IT .. I am
Not able to get it atm.. PLUS I KEEP HER ALL DAY OUTSIDE AN MAKE HER GET NATURAL UV FROM SUN ALL DAY LONG.. And at night inside.. And about her water i keep changing it making it warm.. But at night water gets cold :( its it the reason she is not eating ???(due to cold) SHE TODAY, produced bubbles .. Squeaking noise.. SO DOES SHE HAVE RESPERATORY PROB?? THIS IS THE 1st time im owing a reptile,. I DONT WANT HER TO DIE!! HELP HOW TO MAKE HER EAT.. SHE NOT WATING IS MAKING ME NOT GET PROPER SLEEP(tension (T.T)) I LIKE HER ALOT.. HOW LONG CAN A BABY SLIDER SURVIVE WITHOUT GETTIN PROPER FOOD? Help me please!!!!!!

Re: Help, my baby redeared slider is not eating food sticks!

PostPosted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 2:03 pm
by steve
You need certain essentials like a water heater and filter. So the water should be close to a consistent 78-80F. When she is "out all day", is that in water?

Re: Help, my baby redeared slider is not eating food sticks!

PostPosted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 2:11 pm
by Sunhabb
Yes, in water with baskin area.. She plays like healthy while outside .. The sun shines too bright.. Im not able to buy heater watever at the moment.. Seriously i am nt able to buy at all coz its not available in store near me.will basking un the sun whole day is enough for her to absorb heat? Why is she not eating? Im not getting proper answer here :( READ AGAIN FOR QUESTIONS HELP ME PLEASE.. INSTEAD OF EXPLAINING ALOT ABOUT UV LIGHT AND HEATER TELL ME THE SOLUTION ABOUT THE QUESTION I ASKED.... I WOULD B VERY THANKFUL TO YOU...

Re: Help, my baby redeared slider is not eating food sticks!

PostPosted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 11:09 pm
by Gurgi's Mom
If you are unable to buy a water heater, then I am afraid you are putting your turtle in danger. Not eating is a negative response to an inadequate habitat.

Re: Help, my baby redeared slider is not eating food sticks!

PostPosted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 11:16 pm
by Mo Milazzo
I had this exact problem, my topic is right below yours. I have a 4 month old red eared slider and he wouldnt eat at all. You said you dont want people to tell you about uv lighting, and tanks, and such, but don't buy the turtle if you dont want to hear it. Today I went out and got a 10 gallon tank for 15 dollars. <---Thats a good deal. I also went out and bought feeder fish (little guppies) and guess what? My turtle ate! FINALLY! It's the water tempature, you need a heater. I know you don't want to hear it, but its the truth. I wasn't able to get a heater, so I got a heat lamp. Sadly, the dummy at the store told me that the "intense basking bulb" wasn't really that intense and that he recommended it. However, it practically set my tank on fire, lol! So I have learnt to turn it on for 2-4 mins, turn it off, then 3 hours later, repeat. If you don't want to or cant buy a heat lamp and bulb, you can always order the water heater online, right? It's soo crazy, you situation is EXACTLY like mine. I have lost soo many hours of sleep since Saturday over Franklin's little "eating dissorder." And about the little bubbles and squeaks, it's hiccups. Mine gets then all the time! :D Goodluck!
P.S. You kinda had an attitude and on this forum, we are one big family. Try being polite, it normally works. :wink:

Re: Help, my baby redeared slider is not eating food sticks!

PostPosted: Wed Nov 21, 2012 3:24 am
by Sunhabb
Thanks everyone.. I sounded bad here .. But i was so worried i losy mu temper at 2am so writing here was like when i got insane .. Sorry.. Im new here so hope you guys dont mind my attitude. Sorry (。◕ิ_◕ิ。) ...
RES-6months -KIWI(name) bought been 4days.. I will get heater ASAP.. About UV light . she stays outside all day.. In her tank getting natural UV-