African Side neck turtle

by Marquisha
(Indianapolis)

this is when I first got him, so he is in new tank with a bare bottom plenty of space and a good environment.

this is when I first got him, so he is in new tank with a bare bottom plenty of space and a good environment.

I'm trying to figure out if my turtle is getting sick or just tired because one day I woke up and he was just laying on his basting rock eyes oven and not moving. He looked DEAD so I touched him and he moved. I was also wondering if maybe he was tired because he sleeps for a few mins at a time then he is up moving around again, plus later he is like half asleep trying to hold his head up.

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May 19, 2011
 Thanks
by: Shelly

Thanks for the update. I'm glad everything is fine.

And yes, do see a vet when you are worried. It's always better to be safe than sorry.

Keep it slow and steady.
May 19, 2011
 african sideneck
by: the owner

Now he is back to his normal self chasing his reflection, sleeping in the basking area and spending hours staring and following me in his tank I guess he was just tired.....well if anything else happens and I believe its serious then off to the vet we go. Thanks for the comment
May 19, 2011
 Sick Pet
by: Shelly

If your turtle has a bad day, that's one thing, but if a problem persists, it's time to see a vet.

I hope everything is OK.

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