Turtles sleep with their eyes closed. Turtles have eyelids and usually curl up their heads and limbs in their shells when sleeping. The average sleep time of a turtle can reach more than 10 hours. Even if you don't sleep and close your eyes, you can recharge your batteries. However, it should be noted that a turtle with closed eyes is not necessarily sleeping. It may also be sick. For example, white eye disease will cause its eyes to become white and swollen, and it cannot open them at the same time.

Why does the turtle keep its eyes closed:

The turtle keeps its eyes closed most likely because its eyes are sick. At this time, you need to check. Normal eyes should be clear and bright, but if the eyelids are swollen and there are more tears, it means that the disease has occurred and needs timely treatment. There are many reasons for eye disease, including bacterial infection, foreign matter entering, or accidental corneal injury, etc.

What to do if the turtleeyes are inflamed:

1. Dry breeding: This disease is usually caused by poor water quality. Bacteria breed in the water. The turtle wipes its eyes with its paws, causing bacteria to invade the eyes, and then it becomes sick. Dry cultivation can curb bacterial growth and prepare for its recovery.

2. Apply medicine: If you want to treat eye diseases, you still need to use medicine. Commonly used medicines include chloramphenicol, chlortetracycline, etc. Some are eye drops and some are eye ointments, but the usage is basically the same. Drop or apply it to your eyes for therapeutic effects.

3. Change the water: In addition to treatment, preventive work must be done. Pay attention to changing the water at ordinary times, keeping the water quality clean and hygienic, and avoiding the growth of bacteria, so as to avoid getting sick. In addition, potassium permanganate should be used to disinfect the turtle tank, which can also reduce the possibility of illness.