Hello there,
About a week ago I found a baby Diamondback Terrapin stuck in my sewer outside. Right across the street from me is marshland, but I always wanted a turtle so I took this as a sign that I should keep her. I did a lot of research and have created a nice habitat for her. She eats, basks and is very active, but when she swims it seems like her shell is buoyant. She can swim to the bottom, but it is difficult, and then when she stops swimming, she quickly ascends. It has been like that since I found her. I have been keeping the tank around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, but just turned it up to 84 since I saw online this can help against respiratory infections, which I think she may have, but there are no other symptoms. Is this normal for a baby DBT or should I be concerned? Has anyone seen this from a baby DBT before? thanks
About a week ago I found a baby Diamondback Terrapin stuck in my sewer outside. Right across the street from me is marshland, but I always wanted a turtle so I took this as a sign that I should keep her. I did a lot of research and have created a nice habitat for her. She eats, basks and is very active, but when she swims it seems like her shell is buoyant. She can swim to the bottom, but it is difficult, and then when she stops swimming, she quickly ascends. It has been like that since I found her. I have been keeping the tank around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, but just turned it up to 84 since I saw online this can help against respiratory infections, which I think she may have, but there are no other symptoms. Is this normal for a baby DBT or should I be concerned? Has anyone seen this from a baby DBT before? thanks