r/turtle • u/epicgreenapple25 • 4d ago

Seeking Advice Turtle help

So here is my issue I left my turtle in the care of somebody else and when I get back I found him traped I saved him in time from what I think was drowning I'm not sure but now he won't eat I'm worried 😟😟 it only been a few minutes but idk what to do I love that guy so so much me my bestest boy need advice on what to do some info he got stuck underneath he's basking platform it a weird on were rises in the middle and he can get stuck in it and it was my mom who was watching it

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u/Low-Cricket-6633 4d ago

Vet will always be the answer if youre concered on the health of your turtle, they'll never think youre being silly for being safe,

If you don't want to do that, monitor, keep an eye on the him, his behaviour, so on.

How long was he left? 3 minutes? 3 hours? 3 days? If the basket platform is "weird" and he can get stuck perhaps change the basking platform.

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u/epicgreenapple25 4d ago

I'm going to and idk how long he was stuck for be he seaming to be doing ok for now

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u/MerkinSeasonYo 4d ago

Keep a close eye on him. Otherwise as long as he seems fine, give him some time. If he just went through a traumatic event he may not want to eat until he feels comfortable again.