What does it mean when a red nose water turtle floats to the top of the tank with very little movement?

Question

had tom the turtle now for over ten years in large water tank red nose snapping turtle

Answer 1

Usually... sickness.

Possibly due to water conditions, temperature, or diet. I suggest checking these first. If any of these have been altered recently, you might want to look there.

Answer 2

Contact the “herpetologicalsocieties.com“.

for a turtle vet in your city,and state