My baby RES has swollen eyes, white patches, won't eat. What to do?

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I cannot afford a filter for my baby RESs but i have a big tank and a rock for them to get sunlight.Sometimes there is no sunlight for a long period so I bought a LED lamp for them.However during this month both my baby RESs stopped eating their pellets,have swollen eyes and white patches on shell and is suddenly so afraid of me.Before whenever I put down my finger to feed them they would rush over.I would like to know what is happening to them?Could u recommend stuff I could do(I’m a teen)

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about Webs. Swollen eyes are often an indication of eye infections, and if both have problems, the common denominator could be water quality. A filter would help with this, but frequent water changes are also recommended. Diets deficient in vitamin A can also be a component of eye infecitons. UVB exposure either through DIRECT sunlight (not through a window) or a special reptile bulb that emits the proper wavelength for reptiles is necessary. A veterinary visit can assist with an assessment, vitamin A injections and prescribed antibiotics. Correct husbandry and dietary problems. Good luck.

My baby RES has swollen eyes, white patches, won't eat. What to do?

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