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Re: 4 month old turtle not eating ( Mississipi Mud Turtle )
Posted:
Tue May 17, 2016 4:20 pm
by Rizvan
steve wrote:Rosey Red Minnows are bigger and about the same price as a guppy. Don't assume that missing food is eaten... it's possible it was just chewed and the filter picked up the other part.
Yeah, I just noticed the rest of the cricket is gone
I'll check on the rosey red minnows. So do you suspect anything serious of my turtle? If he doesn't eat the fish, what would that mean?
Re: 4 month old turtle not eating ( Mississipi Mud Turtle )
Posted:
Wed May 18, 2016 11:46 am
by steve
I don't really know much about mud turtles. Always make sure the temps are correct and that they are eating... then go from there
Re: 4 month old turtle not eating ( Mississipi Mud Turtle )
Posted:
Wed May 18, 2016 4:28 pm
by Rizvan
steve wrote:I don't really know much about mud turtles. Always make sure the temps are correct and that they are eating... then go from there
I think for a RES not eating for two weeks is a sign of RI? Im probably wrong about that though
So I'll try feeding the fish and if not I'll go to the vet
Ty
Re: 4 month old turtle not eating ( Mississipi Mud Turtle )
Posted:
Thu May 19, 2016 7:16 am
by steve
If the temps are good, and RES don't want to eat (anything) for 2 weeks, then I would be concerned. It's normal for them to get moody sometimes but after keeping them for a few years, you pick up on the behavioral quirks.
I'd especially be concerned with a small turtle not eating.
Re: 4 month old turtle not eating ( Mississipi Mud Turtle )
Posted:
Thu May 19, 2016 8:09 am
by Rizvan
steve wrote:If the temps are good, and RES don't want to eat (anything) for 2 weeks, then I would be concerned. It's normal for them to get moody sometimes but after keeping them for a few years, you pick up on the behavioral quirks.
I'd especially be concerned with a small turtle not eating.
Yeah ok, so do I just hold the fish tail or use a tweezer?
Everything else is normal, it's just he won't eat...
Re: 4 month old turtle not eating ( Mississipi Mud Turtle )
Posted:
Thu May 19, 2016 8:11 pm
by Rizvan
Hey Steve, I have a picture of him basking. Would you like to see the picture to see if any things wrong with him? I can't really spot anything but I'm no expert on turtles, you know, just to be safe.
Re: 4 month old turtle not eating ( Mississipi Mud Turtle )
Posted:
Fri May 20, 2016 11:58 am
by steve
Sure, I'll take a look but a picture doesn't show everything. Turtles are pretty good at hiding their illnesses.
Re: 4 month old turtle not eating ( Mississipi Mud Turtle )
Posted:
Fri May 20, 2016 4:22 pm
by Rizvan
steve wrote:Sure, I'll take a look but a picture doesn't show everything. Turtles are pretty good at hiding their illnesses.
Yeah I've read that
Re: 4 month old turtle not eating ( Mississipi Mud Turtle )
Posted:
Fri May 20, 2016 4:22 pm
by Rizvan
How do you send a photo on mobile?
Re: 4 month old turtle not eating ( Mississipi Mud Turtle )
Posted:
Fri May 20, 2016 8:00 pm
by steve
I think you need to use a 3rd party host like imgur or photobucket. You can also email it to me and I'll post it for you.
Re: 4 month old turtle not eating ( Mississipi Mud Turtle )
Posted:
Fri May 20, 2016 9:32 pm
by Rizvan
Re: 4 month old turtle not eating ( Mississipi Mud Turtle )
Posted:
Sat May 21, 2016 5:18 pm
by Kansasslider
You could also try some freeze dried shrimp. They smell really strong and all my turtles love them.
Re: 4 month old turtle not eating ( Mississipi Mud Turtle )
Posted:
Sat May 21, 2016 5:20 pm
by Kansasslider
I can tell you how to use photo bucket if you need help with it. That's how I post here
pm me.
Re: 4 month old turtle not eating ( Mississipi Mud Turtle )
Posted:
Sat May 21, 2016 8:55 pm
by Rizvan
Yeah that's what I fed him... OMG, he just tried to bite his shell/hind legs then when crazy and swam around twice.. I'm really worried now, what do you guys suspect is happening?
Re: 4 month old turtle not eating ( Mississipi Mud Turtle )
Posted:
Sun May 22, 2016 8:44 am
by Rizvan
Hey guys, Murdle ( the turtle ) has died. Last night his eyes were shut but he was alive, basking.. I petted him in the shell, he seemed all right.. Today I found him flipped over under water, lifeless...
R.I.P Murdle and thank you all for your help. I'll send a picture to you guys hold on