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julscards · Guest Joined: 27 Oct 2004 Posts: 4

I have a 5 year old turtle. SHe is quite big and I was told she would not be able to live with another turtle at this age. I think she is lonely. What can I do? She has been eating her floating docks I have replaced 2 and now bought one that is made out of hard plaster like a rock and she is trying to eat it too. Friday I found an egg she had laid behind a brick that I had tried to use to make a dock for her but she didnt not get on it. She has not used her basking area in 4 days. Is something wrong? Behavior seems different. thanks

STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 9:48 am Post subject:

This site will give you information on breeding turtles: http://www.turtlecare.net/breed.htm

If you still have questions ask again. Very Happy

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dixieee · Posted: Tue Jun 14, 2005 12:16 pm Post subject:

welcome to the board:)

i feel bad for ur girl cz she seems to be lonely..but also u can't risk and get another turtle..they might not get along..except if u have space for another one then it's worth a try..if not, get her some fish for the meanwhile..she'll enjoy following and eating them..

good luck and keep us posted
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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u

julscards · Guest Joined: 27 Oct 2004 Posts: 4

What do you mean by if I have room for another turtle? do you mean tank wise purchase a larger one or set up beside existing tank? We will be moving soon and plan to construct a pond habitat for Goliatha. What kind of fish should we feed her? Thanks for your reply, our turtle is such a big part of our family, we want her to be happy

STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2005 1:04 am Post subject:

We'd love to see the pond when it is completed, please keep us in mind. Very Happy

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dixieee · Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2005 7:48 am Post subject:

if u're going to build a pond then it's the best timing for getting a new turtle..to be on the safe side, u have to get the new one and put it in the new place b4 u introduce ur girl there..in that way she will not feel that someone is trying to take her place and will not fight..

u can get any type of fish..ask any petshop and they will have many choices for u..just don't get expensive ones cz u don't know when will she decide to get rid of them Smile

good luck and keep us posted..yeah pond pix plz Cool

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Wed 10/27/2004 is the worst day..i lost my best friend Leo

so now i have a female RES, Green, and a cute stupid male YBS, Mint

5/4/2006 RIP Lemon, u were my first rescue and i'm so proud of u. will never 4get u