Sickly turtle? *SOLVED*

[MochaDuck]

Hi everyone. So I was walking my dog today and I found what looks like a newly hatched snapping turtle along the path. We left it alone aside from moving it further away from the path. Now that I look at it more, it seems to be sickly. It keeps its eyes closed, and doesn't move much. I do believe in letting wild animals stay wild, but I also think that as humans, we have a duty to care for our wildlife. Is it's behavior normal? If not, what should I do for it? Pictures coming later.

Thanks all

 

[MochaDuck]

Photo with hand is for size comparison.

 

[A_Fowl_Guy]

It looks to be sunbathing. Just leave it alone and I wouldn’t worry about it.

 

[ellend]

Hi everyone. So I was walking my dog today and I found what looks like a newly hatched snapping turtle along the path. We left it alone aside from moving it further away from the path. Now that I look at it more, it seems to be sickly. It keeps its eyes closed, and doesn't move much. I do believe in letting wild animals stay wild, but I also think that as humans, we have a duty to care for our wildlife. Is it's behavior normal? If not, what should I do for it? Pictures coming later.

Thanks all

If the temp is low, it will be lethargic. Move it to shallow water with plants for protection.

 

[MochaDuck]

Thank you all again for your help
The turtle moved and I can't find it

Be free Turtle!!!