My turtle is suddenly scared, hiding, and won't eat. What should I do?

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So my turtle Shelby is very social she loves coming up to the glass for food LOL but I went on a vacation for 2 days my mom took care of her and when I came back home she was acting weird she wasn't swimming up to the glass she was hiding in the corner of the tank and she doesn't want to eat what should I do and she's acting like she's scared of me

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Clean the tank and perform a partial water change. Rinse the filter media in some tank water, not tap water, to preserve beneficial bacteria. Make sure the water is warm, between 75F and 86 F, and the basking area is at proper temp ( 85 F to 90 F). Low temps can affect activity in reptiles. She may need a few days to reacclimate to you, even though you weren't gone long. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite, swimming crooked, difficulty breathing or discharge from the eyes or nose. If necessary, have her examined by your veterinarian or an experienced herp vet to diagnose and treat injury or infection.

My turtle is suddenly scared, hiding, and won't eat. What should I do?

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