It says you live in TN, where abouts? I don't know of any herp vets in my area or anywhere for that matter. The only ones I know of are dog, cat, typical pet vets. Let me know if you know anything. I live in Clarksville if that helps.MDC_Leviathan said:
Baby turtle wont eat
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Turns out this a tricky little turtle. He was floating upside down so I made the last post then went to pull him out of the tank and as I grabbed him he took off to the bottom of the tank. He's still kicking.
SlammedDC2;532434; said:
I'm in the Chattanooga area. From what I hear, there's one good herp vet somewhere on Lookout Mt. named Dr. Keller. Regrettably, I've yet to investigate it further....but call around the vets in your area. Although they may not be officially qualified to treat herps, they may be able to assist with some matters like open wounds or in this case, appetite stimulants. Some vets on their ads may just say "exotics: without more specification, so the best way to find out is to call.
sounds like he has gas 
try feeding him samll waterdogs/mudpuppies.my turtles loved those even though they werent supposed to eat them
try feeding him samll waterdogs/mudpuppies.my turtles loved those even though they werent supposed to eat them
thebestincali2000;533255; said:sounds like he has gas
try feeding him samll waterdogs/mudpuppies.my turtles loved those even though they werent supposed to eat them
This turtle could barely eat a small cricket. I will post a some pics in a few minutes. This guy is around the size of a quarter.
Where is lookout MT? I will look in the phone book tomorrow, I was to busy at work all day today to even sit down. Thanks for the help so far guys.MDC_Leviathan said:
Here is a pic of the turtle in question sitting next to a quarter. Sorry for the blury pics, cheap camera+no skills.
firstly, make sure he isn't floating lopsided. dunno if the upsidedown thing was a fluke. if he is floating lopsided, take him to a vet, they'll give him antibiotics for a possible respiratory infection.
in the meantime, make sure the little guy's water is at 85 degrees. no colder. they should be maintained at that temp. some will do fine, but for little guys esp one w/ a problem, 85 degress please, no less.
if he doesn't eat and you are really opposed to going to the vet, PM me, we'll MAKE him eat.
good luck, i hope it is not too late.
in the meantime, make sure the little guy's water is at 85 degrees. no colder. they should be maintained at that temp. some will do fine, but for little guys esp one w/ a problem, 85 degress please, no less.
if he doesn't eat and you are really opposed to going to the vet, PM me, we'll MAKE him eat.
good luck, i hope it is not too late.
vildotcom;534563; said:firstly, make sure he isn't floating lopsided. dunno if the upsidedown thing was a fluke. if he is floating lopsided, take him to a vet, they'll give him antibiotics for a possible respiratory infection.
in the meantime, make sure the little guy's water is at 85 degrees. no colder. they should be maintained at that temp. some will do fine, but for little guys esp one w/ a problem, 85 degress please, no less.
if he doesn't eat and you are really opposed to going to the vet, PM me, we'll MAKE him eat.
good luck, i hope it is not too late.
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