My snapper makes a whistling noise every time she comes up to breathe. why?

Question

is it bad? how can i fix it?

Answer 1

Call your vet NOW its a respatory infection and needs to be treated as soon as possible, also put your turtle in a warm tank!!!!

Answer 2

Purfect is right.  My daughter and I had a tortoise a few years ago that started making whistling noises.  It was a respiratory infection and unfortunately, it was too late for Emily :(

If you catch it quickly, the vet can help with antibiotics.  Please call your vet ASAP!!

Answer 3

Respiratory Infections *****Sliders, cooter, map, painted, yellow bellied and other aquatic species are susceptible to respiratory infections. Many respiratory infections that can affect sliders are mild and easily treatable in their EARLY stages, but there are also some particularly virulent infections that can kill a turtle very quickly without veterinary attention. Sliders usually develop respiratory infections when their tank is too cold. **Symptoms of an infection include a runny nose, wheezing, lopsided swimming (an ailing lung changes the turtle’s buoyancy), lethargy, and a refusal to eat. If you identify the illness in its early stages, you may be able to treat it by removing the sick slider from its quarters into a new, clean tank (especially if you keep multiple sliders, since the majority of respiratory infections are contagious) and keeping it a few degrees warmer than normal. Warmth is the most crucial factor in treating respiratory infections in the home. If the condition persists for more than a few days or worsens, bring your slider to your veterinarian, who will treat the infection with antibiotics.”

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