Why is my red eared slider not opening its eyes?
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Why is my red eared slider not opening its eyes?
Symptoms. Most eye problems first manifest as a slight but noticeable puffiness of the eyelids. Vitamin A deficiencies and fungal/bacterial infections can cause tissue within and around the eyes to degrade. In time, swelling will increase and the animal will be unable to open its eyes.
Why is my red eared slider eyes closed?
A turtle whose eyes are swollen shut might have an infection or ear abscess that needs to be addressed right away. They may not be able to eat until the problem is cleared up. Aquatic turtles especially are sight feeders and face a danger of starvation if their eyes are swollen shut too long.
Why is my turtle keeping his eyes closed?
One of the most common causes for turtles to have swollen, puffy, closed or red eyes, is related to water quality. Typically, this is confined to keeping the eyes closed, some rubbing of the eyes and maybe some twitching of the head. This usually goes away within a few hours if left alone.
How can I tell if my red eared slider is dying?
Six Signs That Your Turtle Is Dying
- Increased Basking.
- Lack of Appetite.
- Foaming/Bubbles At The Mouth and/or Nose.
- Lethargy.
- Whistling, Coughing, or Sneezing.
- Lopsided Swimming.
- Respiratory Infection.
- Shell Rot.
Can a turtle go blind?
If anything disrupts the developmental cycle — such as extreme heat or cold, very dry conditions or certain chemicals in the water — one or both eyes will not function, and the turtle will hatch partially or completely blind. Such accidents are not uncommon in turtles.
How do you use turtle eye drops?
Directions: For closed eyes: Apply one or two drops per eye each day for one week. If you see no improvement after one week, consult a reptile veterinarian. As a preventative: Use one drop per eye once per week.