@@turtleholic he was improving but I lost him yesterday😥😥😥🙄☹️ I put him out in the grass for a little sun light and he is gone 🥺😨 he wasn’t even outside long 😩 but his eyes did open back up 😍😍😍😍
Hi, if possible, if you can order some freeze dried shrimp or crickets from amazon, that could help. You can also try different flavors of turtle pellets to see if there is a certain one they like.
how many times a day can i give my turtle a carrot bath his eyes have been shut for almost 2 weeks now, i’ve been giving him vitamin a eye drops as well
I don't think eating the fish would cause the problem. I would suggest warming up the water a little bit, and also trying the carrot soak in case its caused by a vitamin deficiency.
I watched it at 6:30 pm MST. I'm anew turtle owner. I "rescued" two turtles that came with 55 gallon tank. I know nothing about turtles so your videos are my source of lessons. I know that the tank they came in is not nearly big enough for two RES but it must do for now. My question is, one turtle (7") likes to nip the smaller one (6"). It's not constant or violent but it concerns me, especially since they have been tank mates for awhile. Do you have any advice on why this is happening?
Hi, it is most likely one of the following: 1) If the 7" RES is a male, and the 6" RES is a female, there is a good chance the male is trying to mate with the female. It's very common for males to nip at females they want to mate with. This can continue for a while, but sometimes the female is able to reject the male enough times that they stop trying. 2) It could be a territorial thing. The larger turtle wants to be the alpha of the tank, and wants first dibs on the basking platform, food, etc. If you notice that the biting becomes aggressive, you should try separating the turtles for a while if possible.
@@turtleholic thank you for your response. I find your videos most informative, and I'm certainly going to engage with more questions as I have a lot to learn. I have found your website and will begin reviewing all the content. Thank you for explaining things simply.
Hi, I actually was very close to buying her a skateboard from amazon, but then the skateboard became out of stock so I don't know where to get one now.
Does the eye open back up on its own if it’s no longer swollen? Mines no longer swollen but the eye is still covered so he can’t see anything. I read I’m supposed to use a Q tip to open the eye back up? Not sure if I’m supposed to do that.
Is the eye still covered? I would wait a little on the q tip, because that can be dangerous if parts of the q tip hairs get stuck in the eye. If the swelling went away, the eye should open back up soon.
My turtles eye looks a little swollen and here and there he shuts it close. I jumped quick to UA-cam and your video popped out. What should I do before it gets worse ?? It’s scares be because it looks normal he looks completely fine but then I get a close up and yes it does look a little swollen it worries me
Hey, I'm really sorry to hear that. Does your turtle have a warm basking platform with access to UVA and UVB light? Also, you should probably do a big clean of the tank and switch out the water if it is dirty. I also suggest you do a carrot soak to help stimulate it's appetite.
@@jiaweilim2482 good question! Most people recommend against it because it’s unnatural for them, and may be dangerous if you cut too close to their hand
Thank you I'm going to try the carrot soak and I will update in a few days
I’m so thankful for finding your page turtleholic ❤❤❤ my turtle eyes have closed n I’m trying to do everyone o can to get them back open
how is your turtle doing now?? any improvement?
@@turtleholic he was improving but I lost him yesterday😥😥😥🙄☹️ I put him out in the grass for a little sun light and he is gone 🥺😨 he wasn’t even outside long 😩 but his eyes did open back up 😍😍😍😍
@@turtleholic got 2 knew baby turtles now
Why i put the turtle food to feed my small turtle they dont eat ? Until now it been like 5-6days they not eat anything what should i feed them❤
Hi, if possible, if you can order some freeze dried shrimp or crickets from amazon, that could help. You can also try different flavors of turtle pellets to see if there is a certain one they like.
how many times a day can i give my turtle a carrot bath his eyes have been shut for almost 2 weeks now, i’ve been giving him vitamin a eye drops as well
I wouldn’t do more than 1-2 baths per day. If it doesn’t improve after another week or two, a vet might be the only option.
My turtle are not eating food since 2 months and it's have a problem with ther eyes and they make some sounds when they breathe 😢 wt to do sir
Put it in the sun
Are they still basking? You should try increasing the water temperature. Also a carrot soak could help.
Thank you so much ! We should found out our yellow bellow ate 3 feeder fish.. could this cause the problem? Only 1 eye is barley open
I don't think eating the fish would cause the problem. I would suggest warming up the water a little bit, and also trying the carrot soak in case its caused by a vitamin deficiency.
How many minutes do I put my turtle in water carrot?
Around 20 minutes or so. Here is a video where you can learn more: ua-cam.com/video/EetGUZSK4QY/v-deo.htmlsi=CEbsXEC8RVbCCb0X
Great content 😮
Thank you!!
I watched it at 6:30 pm MST. I'm anew turtle owner. I "rescued" two turtles that came with 55 gallon tank. I know nothing about turtles so your videos are my source of lessons. I know that the tank they came in is not nearly big enough for two RES but it must do for now. My question is, one turtle (7") likes to nip the smaller one (6"). It's not constant or violent but it concerns me, especially since they have been tank mates for awhile. Do you have any advice on why this is happening?
Hi, it is most likely one of the following:
1) If the 7" RES is a male, and the 6" RES is a female, there is a good chance the male is trying to mate with the female. It's very common for males to nip at females they want to mate with. This can continue for a while, but sometimes the female is able to reject the male enough times that they stop trying.
2) It could be a territorial thing. The larger turtle wants to be the alpha of the tank, and wants first dibs on the basking platform, food, etc. If you notice that the biting becomes aggressive, you should try separating the turtles for a while if possible.
@@turtleholic thank you for your response. I find your videos most informative, and I'm certainly going to engage with more questions as I have a lot to learn. I have found your website and will begin reviewing all the content. Thank you for explaining things simply.
dear turtleholic, has penny ever tried using a skateboard? ty
Hi, I actually was very close to buying her a skateboard from amazon, but then the skateboard became out of stock so I don't know where to get one now.
Does the eye open back up on its own if it’s no longer swollen? Mines no longer swollen but the eye is still covered so he can’t see anything. I read I’m supposed to use a Q tip to open the eye back up? Not sure if I’m supposed to do that.
Is the eye still covered? I would wait a little on the q tip, because that can be dangerous if parts of the q tip hairs get stuck in the eye. If the swelling went away, the eye should open back up soon.
My turtles eye looks a little swollen and here and there he shuts it close. I jumped quick to UA-cam and your video popped out. What should I do before it gets worse ?? It’s scares be because it looks normal he looks completely fine but then I get a close up and yes it does look a little swollen it worries me
Is there any redness? You should try the carrot soak, and then make sure you are feeding him a varied diet that has a lot of vitamin A
What size tank is behind you?
75 gallons
Thank for the nfo
My turtle has swollen white eyes and and isn't eating since 8 days
Please help me
The swollen eyelids that look white
Hey, I'm really sorry to hear that. Does your turtle have a warm basking platform with access to UVA and UVB light? Also, you should probably do a big clean of the tank and switch out the water if it is dirty. I also suggest you do a carrot soak to help stimulate it's appetite.
Hey turtleholic, good content, I just want to ask if we cam trim turtle 's nails? 😂
@@jiaweilim2482 good question! Most people recommend against it because it’s unnatural for them, and may be dangerous if you cut too close to their hand
@@turtleholic hmm.. then what if my turtle nails are too long, it may injure me or someone else when being held
Do you have a piece of slate in the tank for basking. I just learned myself that the slate will help file their nails.
@@tracybaranowski3689 thanks, I will try it out