- Turtles are low-energy animals, but if they begin to behave more sluggishly than usual, it is a sign of an illness. Your turtle should spend time sunbathing and swimming, or grazing if it is outside in a pen. Watch your turtle for signs that it has not moved during the day.
- A turtle that acts disorientated could be ill. Running into the sides of the aquarium or pen or swimming into things is a symptom of illness. The turtle could have a vitamin A deficiency, which can cause the eyelids to swell shut or can otherwise affect the a turtle's vision.
- Illness can disrupt your pet turtle's usual eating habits. If the turtle won't eat according to its usual schedule, it could be a sign of illness.
- Turtles can catch colds that can turn into serious respiratory infections. Look for signs of gasping, sneezing or other behaviors that show the turtle is having trouble breathing.
- Turtles that try to scratch their skin or rub up against rough objects could have a skin infection, often caused by fungus.
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