I need some help
 

I recently rescued a terrapin ,the owner was not looking after it .It was kept in dirty water and had no heat and as a result it has shell rot .I am having that taken care of but i have also noticed some other problems.

It is always sinking to the bottom of the tank and closing its eyes ,its not very active and also keeps opening its mouth ,is this normal behavior or sighs of an illness?

I do not know much about terrapins but i am trying to learn fast so that i can improve its life .I have other reptiles so i know how much care exotic pets need .The terrapin now has a basking spot and light and constant clean water .If any one has any other useful information i would be great full.

Also how do you tell if a terrapin is male or female ? i think he/she deserves a name:) .

Is the terrapin eating? What are your water and basking temperatures? Does it come out to bask? You can post pictures of the plastron (bottom shell), head and front legs and we can give a go at sexing and telling species.

Danny

Aww bless....well done for helping the terrapin...hope someone can offer advice and wishing it a speedy recovery....welcome to the forum hun.

No its not eating much just little bits hear and there .I am not to sure of them temp atm as i have not had the change to get a thermometer as i have only had it for 2 days and am still trying to sort every thing out but should have one tuesday .ok cool i will do that .

thank you H2o .

Any news on the terrapin?

Not really no :( still acting strange but I did manage to get him/her to eat .seams to have purked up a bit too which is good .

ok so the terrapin is now eating plenty of food and has started basking.She has also stopped opening her mouth and is a lot more active :) on the rode to recovery i think :)

As above....any chance of pics. x

if you follow this link it should take you to some pics of it .let me know if you cant view them. http://www.petforums.co.uk/members/d...-terrapin.html

No, it said I had to be a member to see the page.