QuestionMy red-eared slider turtle is sick:It has saliva bubbles around its mouth, has not fed or defecated in two weeks, lethargic and is always basking never entering the water. Habitat -30 gal, river stone substrate, humidity is unknown(I live in Jamaica it is usually warm and humid), basking temp approx 85 degrees F. - No UVB artificial light...habitat is placed next to a window with direct sunlight. Food brand Nutrafin Max, fed X3 per week. Calcium block in water. Can you help?
Answer2 weeks is an excessive amount of time to have waited, and I'm not sure if I can help. That depends on your willingness to travel to a veterinarian at this point. Under these circumstances they usually have mere days to live if no professional intervention is forthcoming.
I have been to Jamaica. Where do you live?
Placing the habitat next to a window is not sufficient. They need an outdoor habitat with natural sunlight, or they need a UVB lamp if they reside inside. No exceptions. Windows block UV and makes it useless. The diet is also insufficient.
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I was waiting on your follow up, and never received it. I cannot help if you don't follow up.
If the turtle is still alive and is still sick, then you may email phrynosoma_texas@yahoo.com for more assistance, as I will be on vacation from allexperts.