my turtle doesn't eat for 7 days / myLot

Morocco

May 19, 2021 12:46pm CST

I brought a turtle from the forest about 2 years ago, now he doesn't eat for 7 days it is not usual because in May he loves to eat so much I want to know if he is fasting. I'd like to hear from someone who knows about turtles.

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Sharon Elton

@sharonelton (28427)

• Lichfield, England

21 May 21

Best to take him to the vet just in case.

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Sharon Elton

@sharonelton (28427)

• Lichfield, England

22 May 21

@Blackpanter

White Wolf

@Blackpanter (47)

• Morocco

21 May 21

Yes, you @sharonelton and @Parabhatsingh are right I should take him to the vet

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Jose Gonzalez

@profree2019 (1218)

• Barquisimeto, Venezuela

19 May 21

I know that turtles enter a period of torpor due to variations in temperature. It is possible that yours is presenting this phenomenon, in which its normal functions decrease, including food intake.

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Kayla Tsukino

@kaylachan (68379)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

19 May 21

What kind of turtle is it? Has it gone a week or more without eating in the past? When an animal slows down or refuses food or water, it usually means they are sick.

White Wolf

@Blackpanter (47)

• Morocco

19 May 21

Hello Kayla, I'm not sure of its race but he is a wild turtle, he was normally eating and drinking water in the past

M.-L.

@MALUSE (69373)

• Germany

21 May 21

Hello and welcome to myLot. Enjoy the site! The first thing you should do is to read the Guideline Rules so that you know what is allowed or not on this site. Read around, Like and Comment as much as you can to make yourself known to the community. --- I'd spend the money and ask a vet!