my yellow bellied slider

[nicci]

pls help i have a yellow bellied slider who will not eat wants to be out of the water and seems to be blind she is only about 9 months old we think she is a she and her name is evil because she used to be very lively and chased after my very big goldfish. can anyone tell me if they have had this problem?

many thanks

nicci

[turtlegirl]

• Are her eyes clear or red and swollen?
  Does she have trouble breathing and yawn a lot when out of water?
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bubbles or discharge from nose?
if you notice any of the above symptoms please take her to a vet ASAP for antibiotic treatment as it could be a respiratory infection which can be fatal in a few days if untreated
If eyes and nose are clear as normal, please call Wayne at Turtle Rescue for advice

[neilb]

From my experience, I'd suggest you likely have an unheated basking area, and perhaps a lid on the tank also? RI would be my guess, and as it's a young turtle it's unlikely it will end well. Even with anti-biotics. Sorry.