Health & WellbeingToday my turtle isn't active as he normally is. He stands at the bottom of the tank as still as a croccodile or folds his head or legs into his shell. I did a water test and made sure ph is okay, I placed that calcium thing in the water, the temperat
Recheck the water and air temps with a different thermometer. Typically, the behavior you are seeing, in the absence of additional symptoms, is usually due to low temps. Check him over for obvious injury or trauma. Monitor for persistent or worsening lethargy, loss of appetite, discharge from the eyes/nose/mouth, blowing bubbles or "gaping" (holding mouth open or repeatedly opening/closing it). If necessary, have him examined by your veterinarian or by a veterinarian experienced in treating reptiles.
You have an amazing habitat for your species of turtle. When he eats, make sure he doesn't ingested any of the gravel. Additionally, offer some fresh chopped greens since these turtles are omnivorous.
Updated on August 12th, 2025