My turtle is weak, not eating, and sleeping all day. What's wrong?

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Not sure if you guys also help turtles but I still want to ask. I have a two baby turtles in a huge tank. I have everything needed like the basking area, uvb light bulb, heat bulb, and good water temperature. Recently one of my turtles started sleeping all day and would not swim at all. This happened for two days and now she stopped eating. Today I also saw him extremely weak and had trouble climbing the rock after I place him in the water. What should I do to help my turtle. Pet's info: Reptile | Turtle

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Squirtle. What are feeding them? Could this be a calcium deficiency? Try offering something that moves, that might stimulate appetite, such as a small mealworm in the water. Parasitic or bacterial intestinal problems are common and can lead to weakness. A veterinary visit is recommended to help assess and diagnose the problem. Good luck.

My turtle is weak, not eating, and sleeping all day. What's wrong?

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