There are several reasons why turtles float:

1. Malnutrition
Turtles are malnourished, weak in constitution, too thin and have no muscles, so they will swell up like a balloon. , floating on the water surface. At this time, it is necessary to supplement nutrition and improve the physical condition of the turtle to solve the floating problem.
2. Long-term dryness
If the turtle has been kept dry for a long time and then suddenly enters the water, it may also float.
3. Nervous
When a turtle enters a new environment, it will be very nervous and will retract its head and limbs into its shell, causing it to float on the water.
4. Light weight
Newly born turtles are small and light in weight. If the water is relatively deep, they may float.
5. Doesn't know how to swim
If you keep a water turtle mistakenly for a land turtle and suddenly enter the water, it may float.
6. End of hibernation
Turtles that have just finished hibernation are bloated or in a dazed state, and may also float. They can be kept in shallow water for a few days and then slowly Raise the water level.
7. Like to float
Some turtles often float but can crawl and eat normally, so they may like to float and swim on the water.
8. Illness
If the turtle gets pneumonia or gastroenteritis, it may also float. Pneumonia is usually caused by large temperature differences, causing water to float sideways. Gastroenteritis is usually caused by indigestible food in the intestines, causing watery buttocks. If floating water occurs in these two situations, you should be sent to a doctor immediately for treatment.