hello
my turtle is not eating food from 2 to 3 days
I tried feeding him peas also but he did not eat them
i have a heater in my aquarium. Should i remove it although the temperature set is 73°F
he is acting lethargic
this question was already addressed weather you use the advice that's up to you
turtle acting lethargic sounds like he wants to hibernate not uncommon this time of year
the bubbling is also normal as his body functions slow down.
one of the most common things with turtles is that like to bury themselves during the winter months its there biological clock telling him slow down . try adding a deep layer of sand to make his environment as close to natural as you can , giving him a place to bury himself.
the heater you put in is serving no true purpose except for confusing his hibernation
instinct I would suggest removing it , not allowing the turtle to follow its instinct to hibernate can shorten his life span dramatically .
I do suggest you do some research on your reptilian friend , understanding his built in biological clock and how to keep him as comfortable as you can during the colder months , once you get that extra info and understand it both you and your turtle will be happy ,
I had 2 sliders as a kid when I got them I paid 25cents each I was around 5 years old .
those 2 sliders are still thriving strong in a pond in my parents back yard . those turtles today are about the size of a dinner plate they are also 50 years old , turtles in the right environment
and conditions can live 100's of years 12-28-2017 11:42 AM