Why is my Red Eared Slider turtle not eating, wheezing, or swimming?

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My Red Eared Slider turtle is not eating anything. I have two of them- Ruro and Tobi. One day I mistakenly put them under the sunlight for an hour instead of 20-30 mins. I don't know if that's the reason, but after that tobi stopped eating and rarely swims, though Ruro is fine. I tried different foods but no result. I don't see any physical change like some kind of mark or change of color, he's eyes look fine too (I think). Sometimes tobi makes a wheezing sound. I don't know their gender or age.

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

They may have gotten a bit overheated. Tobi may be developing or has a respiratory infection. The wheezing is a common symptom. You would need to have your veterinarian or a vet experienced in treating reptiles perform a physical exam for confirmation. Antibiotics are typically required to treat an infection. In the meantime, maintain pristine water quality, soak them in a warm 50/50 solution of water and an unflavored electrolyte replacement beverage fro 30 minutes daily until the appetite returns. Keep them out of direct sunlight for extended periods of times, especially if it is hot outside. Consider raising the temp in the tank and water by about 5-10 F temporarily to aid in recovery. Offer bits of beef heart to stimulate the appetite. You can review slider care at the link below. http://www.anapsid.org/reslider.html

Why is my Red Eared Slider turtle not eating, wheezing, or swimming?

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