Baby Snapoping Turtles

Question
My teacher has recently found a baby snapping turtle that looks very sick. His symptoms are: he stays in the water under the basking light constantly and he doesnt move much...if at all. We are very worried that he will die. We would like to know if the cold is affecting him or if it is a disease. Please help!

Answer
The "symptoms" you describe sound like a snapping turtle to me.  They don't do a whole lot other than sit around and wait for food to float by.  Are his eyes open and clear?  Can he move all his legs?  Is he eating?  If those answers are yes, then he's probably ok.  If you plan on keeping him don't forget to provide UVB lighting.