Painted Turtle
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jaycauto
My turlte hasnt eaten for two months and his eyes have been closed for about a month. we tried using the eye drops from petco for two weeks and a few times his eyes opened for a little bit. He swims around but hes not as active as he used to be. What should we do??? please help
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keithrbrts
Replied to:  My turlte hasnt eaten for two months and his eyes have...
They naturally hibernate for three months or so in the winter. Buried under mud under, ice. it is genetics (nature vs. nurture) kicking in. once spring rolls around in a captive turtles clock may be whenever but he/she will be hungry and active and want natrual sunlight.
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