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My sea turtle is sick

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Question
Hi,
My sea turtle sneeze a lot and opens its mouth regulary and it also is not active how it used to be. ther is any vet who know things about sea turtle. I dont know what to do. Please help me, thank you!

Answer
Hi Sara,

Your turtle has the symptoms of a respiratory infection. The best option is to find a vet that can administer antibiotics.

In the meantime, you can boost your turtle's immune system by raising the temperature.

I can't advise you specifically because I don't know exactly what species of turtle you have. You need to determine the optimal temperature range for your turtle and keep the temperature near the high end. This would apply to both the water temperature and the dry area temperature, if your turtle is the type that leaves the water to bask.