fuggnificent Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 mom doesn't want it in the house so i bet we'll be outside all day with this turtle. yes, i know to bring him in during extreme temps but by that time he would've grown on mom. im pretty sure one of these hoodrat theives are only gonna steal him..sell him for crack... but oh well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Toulon Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 You have stray cats hanging out at your house.....If you leave the turtle outside (even in a tank), it will be dead in a matter of hours and I'll lose my 19 day bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Me Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 You have stray cats hanging out at your house.....If you leave the turtle outside (even in a tank), it will be dead in a matter of hours and I'll lose my 19 day bet. isnt that kinda animal abuse/neglect? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIdiot Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 it would...BUT i'm willing to bet it would be a far more merciful release from having to actually rely on fuggs for sustenance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Toulon Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 isnt that kinda animal abuse/neglect? Are you not aware of her kill/neglect count? 2 shelter cats escaped and relinquished At least two betta fish murdered. Random tortoise sent to his watery doom Possum baby, death by interference who knows how many AIDS victims.......I mean.... I could go on 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuggnificent Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 Got the turtle. Mom is letting us keep him in the living room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuggnificent Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 Hes aquatic so THIS ONE CAN SWIM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Toulon Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Hes aquatic so THIS ONE CAN SWIM! I'm blocked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilosipherStoned Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 If you don't have a heat lamp designed for reptiles it's best to keep it outside. Turtles require direct UV rays even if they are aquatic. Make sure it gets plenty of sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuggnificent Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 If you don't have a heat lamp designed for reptiles it's best to keep it outside. Turtles require direct UV rays even if they are aquatic. Make sure it gets plenty of sun. ok. there was a special aquatic turtle tank for $60...i had only planned on paying $30 for the tank but im going back next week to get the turtle tank for him that has everything...lamp, filter, resting spot etc. she got the most active one in the tank at the pet store and hes still really active and hard to pick up. she named him "ziper" lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilosipherStoned Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I'm only telling you this because even though I did alot of research into herpetology in school I somehow forgot this when I took in some little box turtles this guy had in his room because he asked me if I wanted them and was obviously neglecting them.. they where in a $10 dollar little plastic betafish tank with water so murky that you could barely see through it because he never changed it out. When I moved them to my room and started changing the water regularly and making sure they ate good they became so much more active. I kept the tank on the window sill and I was high up in some military barracks so I thought they were getting plenty of sun. They ended up dying, and it wasn't until I talked to a friend here back home that has like 20 dif kinds of reptiles that I was informed of my eroneous ways. They need DIRECT UV exposure to hit their skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuggnificent Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 thanks. i think he was so active because he was hungry. we just fed him and now hes chilling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuggnificent Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 oh my god why is this turtle so hungry? hes trying to eat rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilosipherStoned Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I remember looking into turtle care, and it's easy to over feed them as well. Reptiles don't have to eat nearly as much as mammals. So you might look online for a feeding guide for your specific species of turtle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Toulon Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 oh my god why is this turtle so hungry? hes trying to eat rocks Is it a red ear slider, becase yes....They will try to eat rocks if not properly nourished.....My kids have one at their mother's house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Toulon Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Stop friending my friends....they WILL tell me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1pooh4u Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 RIP Turtle. Your Carmel goodness will never be forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuggnificent Posted June 3, 2017 Author Share Posted June 3, 2017 I remember looking into turtle care, and it's easy to over feed them as well. Reptiles don't have to eat nearly as much as mammals. So you might look online for a feeding guide for your specific species of turtle. i couldn't find anything that says not to keep feeding. gonna keep feeding him till he stop chewing rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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