My turtle won't eat, moves erratically. Is she egg bound? What to do?

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My turtle won't eat and I'm concerned she might be experiencing egg binding. She has laid eggs without issues before but recently she laid an egg and I noticed when I had found it it was broken. She won't eat now and and will not move and then have short bursts of rapid movement . I'm concerned because she is normally not like this. Her tank mate is doing just fine and is behaving normally.. I'm very worried.

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

If you think Bertha may be egg bound, she should be examined by your veterinarian or an experienced herp veterinarian as soon as you can get an appointment. In the meantime, check water and ambient temperatures in the tank. Soak her in a warm 50/50 solution of water and unflavored PediaLyte. You can add a little liquid calcium supplement to the soak as well.

My turtle won't eat, moves erratically. Is she egg bound? What to do?

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