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Baby Turtle eyes closed

by Jason
(Vermilion, Ohio USA)

I just wanted make sure that my baby painted turtle is okay? When I put her in the tank she keeps her eyes closed and has not ate for two days. When I pick her up she opens her eyes, should I be worried? Also, she is about the size of a nickel.




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Baby Turtle eyes closed

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Jan 01, 2011
 Turtle with closed eyes
by: Shelly

Michele,

You have a sick pet that needs to see a vet as soon as possible. Please do not wait. If you can't do this yourself, please take your animal to a turtle rescue center where someone will take proper care of it.

Keep it slow and steady.
Dec 31, 2010
 turtle
by: michelle

My turtle always keep her eyes close,she did't ate food for 3 weeks i fust want to know if that normal or not normal.I'am so worried about my turtle.also she never open her eyes.
Aug 01, 2010
 Baby Turtl eyes closed
by: Susan

The fact that she can open them is a good sign, not eating is a concern... Now if she does not get Vitamin A, her eyes will be affected and will close them, and also if not eating, she will not get the calcium she needs to keep a hard shell and strong bones....The things you need to check are the lighting and water, and food... Water should be warmer as she is a baby, upper 70's, low 80's... UVA light should be high 80's, low 90's, that is during the night as well, I switch to a red bulb at night, and it sits over the basking area.... UVB bulb need to be on during day for 12 hours at a time. I like the 10.0 UVB bulb.. I like a good pump to keep water very clean, along with frequent water changes... added calcium with a cuddle bone.. I use Wardley calcium fortied pellets, and hand feed a few i the morning and a few in the evening.. at 5 months I was able to add romaine lettuce to the diet...she needs to open her eyes in order to eat, try the hand feeding in the water, and then you will know what the turtle gets every day...she has to eat now.. I hope I have been of some help..it she continues being so small, you might have to see a vet to get some liquid vitamins into her asap...sincerely, Susan...

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