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Baby Musk Turtle not eating or swimming

by Jaimie
(London, UK)

I purchased a baby musk turtle yesterday and it was very active when I got it home. It was swimming and eating and lively. This morning it was just sitting on the basking platform and didn't get off it all day. I have fed it bloodworm, but it doesn't eat want it. The other turtle with it is doing great and swimming. The water temp is about 78.
It did swim around for a bit but doesn't eat anything and it's climbed back out of the water and has now been basking again for about an hour. Can you help please?




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Baby Musk Turtle not eating or swimming

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Jan 30, 2011
 baby turtle
by: Anonymous

It could be that he is just getting used to his new enviroment, when I first introduced my baby to his new tank, I didnt feed him for the first 24 hours to let him get used to it. It could be that he is intimidated by the other turtle. Im no expert only what I have discovered from my time with my turtles so take my suggestions with a pinch of salt but I would suggest leaving him a few days and seeing if he settles down abit and if not seek further advice then. Good luck

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