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 (28846)

• Lichfield, England

21 May 21

Best to take him to the vet just in case.

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Sharon Elton

@sharonelton (28846)

• 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 (69714)

• 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