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They don't, at least not immediately. But if placed on their back they often can't flip themselves back, and since they can't move they'll eventually die of starvation, dehydration, exposure or after being attacked by some other animal.
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∙ 12y agoWell first of all if your turtle is stuck upside down then HELP HIM BY FLIPPING HIM OVER! If a turtle is upside down and can not help him self it causes a lot of stress. Also, it can cause organ damage or failure. So always help out turtles that are upside down. A turtle could live that way for several hours to a day, it just depends on how long their organs last.
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∙ 13y agoYes it can die. It will suffocate because everything will put pressure on his lungs and it will put too much weight on his lungs therefore he will suffocate to death.
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∙ 11y agono it will create too much pressure on his/her lungs therefore it will suffocate
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∙ 14y agohaving your turtle upside down can cause organ failure and/or organ damage. if you found it upside down flip it over and see if it lives. it may not live
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∙ 14y agoNo.
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How long does a upside down jellyfish live?
12 hours
Your red eared slider was lying upside down and not moving with his head hanging completely does that mean he gave up on life and wanted to die?
OMG!!! PLEASE TELL ME YOU DID NOT LEAVE YOUR TURTLE LIKE THAT!!!! When turtles are upside down, they have a hard time breathing and sometimes they can't breath at all! If your turtle stopped moving then it problably was trying to preserve whatever oxygen it had left! You may wonder why that would be since they can hold their breath for so long but gravity actually pushes on their lungs, forcing it out. NEVER LEAVE YOUR TURTLE UPSIDE DOWN, ESPECIALLY IF THEY CAN'T FLIP THEMSELVES BACK OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!! PLEASE TELL ME THAT YOU DID NOT LEAVE YOUR TURTLE UPSIDE DOWN LIKE THAT!!!!! When turtles are upside down they cannot breath. Your turtle probably stopped moving to try to preserve whatever oxygen it had left! While you may wonder what the problem is since turtles can hold their breath for hours but the situation is different when they are upside down. Gravity pushes down on their lungs, forcing out the air. They cannot breath and need to be flipped over right away! NEVER LEAVE A TURTLE UPSIDE DOWN, ESPECIALLY IF IT CAN'T FLIP ITSELF OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!
What 5 letter word can be read upside down?
As long as it is in all capitals, the word "SWIMS" can be read upside down.
How long will David Blaine hang upside down?
David Blaine will hang upside down for 60 hours for his "Dive of Death."
How long is the book Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere?
The book Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere by Julie T. Lamana has 320 pages.
Why does your red cap fish keep floating upside down?
As long as your fish is not upside down all the time, it is not dead. Most likely your fish has a bladder disorder and it cannot help but float upside down.
How long did the oldest turtle live?
12 Months
How long will a snapping turtle with a broken shell live?
most likely no they will not live
How long do you have to hang upside down before passing out?
eight minutes
Which animal is likely to live about as long as you live?
A sea turtle can live up to a hundred years.
Will your head explode if you hang upside down for too long?
One's head will definitely explode if they hang upside for too long, too long being three days.
How long does African turtle live?
minimum 60 years
