I can't tell, but I think I'm seeing some changes in my mud turtle, Jacques.
She had a near-drowning incident 6 WEEKS ago on December 8. She was resuscitated and improved very slowly but very well. After about a month, she appeared to be back to her usual self, although she was eating every 2-3 days instead of daily, like she used to.
I think I'm noticing changes this past week:
She hasn't eaten or appeared hungry in at least a week. I know for a fact she is NOT eating the ghost shrimp because I bought 10 and keep a close head count. I've lost some to attrition, but have always found the uneaten bodies.
She just wants to hang out under her basking lamp all the time.
When she swims, it seems like she's almost OVERLY buoyant.
I wonder if it took her this long develop an aspiration pneumonia?
My husband, who is very observant and enjoys watching Jacques as well, says he doesn't see it. I know that i'm prone to over-interpreting things and jumping to conclusions, but I am a little worried.
I'm starting this thread for 2 reasons: one, for people's input and two: to start a timeline in case she IS changing.
She had a near-drowning incident 6 WEEKS ago on December 8. She was resuscitated and improved very slowly but very well. After about a month, she appeared to be back to her usual self, although she was eating every 2-3 days instead of daily, like she used to.
I think I'm noticing changes this past week:
She hasn't eaten or appeared hungry in at least a week. I know for a fact she is NOT eating the ghost shrimp because I bought 10 and keep a close head count. I've lost some to attrition, but have always found the uneaten bodies.
She just wants to hang out under her basking lamp all the time.
When she swims, it seems like she's almost OVERLY buoyant.
I wonder if it took her this long develop an aspiration pneumonia?
My husband, who is very observant and enjoys watching Jacques as well, says he doesn't see it. I know that i'm prone to over-interpreting things and jumping to conclusions, but I am a little worried.
I'm starting this thread for 2 reasons: one, for people's input and two: to start a timeline in case she IS changing.