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shhb · Guest Joined: 19 Sep 2005 Posts: 1

Hi i have two baby red ear sliders and one of them has been acting very strangely lately. It's stopped eating and just sleeps all day long and lays out on its rock in the light. And when is swims it just kinda floats, what should i do???

dixieee · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:48 am Post subject:

ur turtle seems to have developed a common disease between hatchlings, a respiratory infection. it could be fatal in most cases so u should take it to a vet. until u do, take it out and put it in a dry place then raise the temps in there to the low 90's. soak the turtle in warm water every 2-3 hours for 30 minutes and try to let it eat.

u could make that for it too, get a small cup of water and mix with it 3 tbs of salt then soak the turtle in it for 2 minutes daily. hope it helps

good luck and keep us posted plz
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STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2005 8:53 am Post subject:

You can try to find a vet here: http://www.arav.org/USMembers.htm

Good luck and let us know if there is something further we can help with.
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