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turtluvr
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Joined: 22 Jan 2007
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 Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 5:11 pm Post subject: Spasms? |
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| Hello - I'm new to this board and am seeking some help and/or opinions... My red-eared slider seems to be having some kind spasms. It just started last night and as far as I've seen is only when he is basking. His head and his front and back legs jerk every few seconds. Other than that, he is fine - he's very active, is eating normally and plays with my other slider. Has anyone else seen this, and if so, what was the outcome? Is it something serious, or could it be something as simple as he's shedding and trying to get rid of excess skin? Thank you for any advice you can give! |
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turtle_grl77
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Location: Florida
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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| How old is your turtle? I mean how long have you had it? Whats its size? It may be mating thing. |
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turtluvr
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:19 pm Post subject: |
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| I've had him for about a year and a half, and he was probably already at least 2 years old by the time I got him. I have seen him do the "mating dance" but never this kind of jerking before. His shell is about 7" long. |
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dixieee
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Joined: 14 Sep 2004
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Location: The Lost Desert
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:38 pm Post subject: |
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he's a big guy..  
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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo
so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint
5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u |
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turtluvr
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| Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:47 pm Post subject: |
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| *smile* Yep - he has really grown since I've gotten him. He used to fit in the palm of my hand... |
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brownmc
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Joined: 03 Jan 2007
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| Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 1:09 pm Post subject: |
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| My turtle will sometimes do the same too. Like yours, its only when she is basking, but I only see her do it every now and then. Still though, I have no idea why she is doing it. Maybe it is similar to how we twitch when our muscles relax while falling asleep. |
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dixieee
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Location: The Lost Desert
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| Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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| turtluvr wrote: | | I've had him for about a year and a half, and he was probably already at least 2 years old by the time I got him. I have seen him do the "mating dance" but never this kind of jerking before. His shell is about 7" long. |
oh I just noticed something. Are u sure it's a he? I mean 7" at about 3.5 yrs old could be a bit big for a male  hmmm
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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo
so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint
5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u |
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Captain_Turtle
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It could be constipation or maybe wanting to lay eggs. Hard time pooping
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