Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:07 pm Turtle will not eat. Basks more than usual and restless
How big is your turtle? 10 in
How long have you had it? 7 years
What is the water temperature? 78 degrees far
Did you use a thermometer? yes got two on the tank
Are you using a water heater? yes two
How much water is in there? 80% full 100gal
Are you using a water conditioner? yes
Are you using any filtration? two eheim 2217
What is the basking temperature? approx 90
Is there a basking light? yes
Is there a basking platform that is easy to climb on? yes
What kind is it or what is it made out of? pvc, and bark on top to make it feel real
Is there a UVB light? yes
What have you been trying to feed it? pellets
When was the last time your turtle ate? 1 week (fish) wont eat pellets
How big is the tank/pond/enclosure? 125 gal
Is the tank near a window? yes close
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? yes
My turtle Rosie is usually a pig. I noticed she wasnt eating which never happens. After a few days I got nervous amd watched her more. She was basking more than ever like all the time. After a week I hand fed her fish which made me feel better knowing she ate. but its been about a week again and no dice on the pellets. Al (my other turtle eats normally). She is very restless, more than usual and basks a lot more otherwise she doesnt seem sick. Could her taste have changed? Or just wants to lay eggs? I did notice that behind the rear legs is puffy and bloated. Ive put her in an sandbox and she just tries to escape. Its winter and cold here so I cannot let her outside.