My turtle is cold, not moving, and has bubbles. Is it alive or dead?

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I clean houses, I found a turtle who looks dead in a tank of cold water. No power in the house. I took the turtle out and brought it home. It's in my basement with a temp around 55/60°. It's not moving at all. I looked at it this morning and it now have air bubbles on its nose. Is it alive or dead? Pet's info: Reptile | Aquatic Turtle

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Without a physical exam, it is difficult to determine if it is dead or alive. Low temps may cause extreme lethargy in reptiles. Try warming it up slowly, using warm water and a heat lamp, to see if it starts to move. If it was submerged, it may have drowned. To be sure, you can take it to the local veterinary clinic to confirm death.

My turtle is cold, not moving, and has bubbles. Is it alive or dead?

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