What happens when your turtle is squealing?

An aquatic turtle with a respiratory infection will usually swim lopsided, bask more often and breath with a gaping motion (neck stretched out) and you will also sometimes hear squeaking or wheezing sounds. It's not always easy to see bubbles from an aquatics nose, but in some cases you will. If you suspect infection, a vet visit is in order.

Most respiratory symptoms can be treated with a round of antibiotics and won't return if good husbandry is practiced. Avoid overcrowding, keep substrate slightly damp to avoid dusty enclosure, provide essential basking areas and avoid drafts.