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The most common problem in slider hatchlings are eye infections. These infections develop due to dirty water and lack of vitamin A. The treatment is easy: Change the water more often (get a filter if you can), add higher doses of vitamin A to her diet. Ask your pharmacist to prepare you a solution of 97% distilled water and 3% boric acid. Clean the turtles eyes with this solution twice a day. If the eyes are totally closed, try to open them so that the solution gets inside. Raise temperature at 85 degrees F. If the infection is severe take the turtle to a vet since she will need to be injected with vitamin A.

ALSO:

  • TAKE YOUR TURTLE TO THE VET
  • She may have ammonia burns
  • You should definitely have a filter
  • Do a 30-50% water change every few days, or at least a full water changes every week
  • It is ESSENTIAL you change the tank water frequently, as visible algae and invisible toxins can build up to harmful levels
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