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Tiff · Guest Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 3

Hello turtle lovers!

I need some advice. A friend of mine bought a "miniature" turtle for her boyfriend, and they asked me to keep Tiny for Christmas break while they're away. I did a little bit of research and I really don't even know where to start. My friend said, "Oh, he doesn't need any special care...just a feed him every day." They kept him on a dresser in a glass pie dish with some river rocks! Tiny is only about an inch long, I have no idea where my friend bought him, and I don't want him to die on my watch, but I also don't want to give him back if he won't care for the little guy when they find out he's not going to stay tiny.

Tiny is a slider...not sure which kind, he's green with yellow patches by his eyes and a yellow belly with funky cool designs. I'd appreciate any advice.

Thanks,
Tiff
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dixieee · Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 3:46 am Post subject: Re: TURTLE SITTING OMG

Tiff · Guest Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 3

Wow, thanks! Tiny is adjusting alright. He didn't seem to like the train ride over, but he definitely has no problem chowing down on a couple pellets a day. I don't think he likes the dish he's in, he keeps trying to swim up the slick glass sides. I'm going to run out and grab a tank and stuff asap.

Oh, one more question, is tap water okay? I worry about the chlorine/flouride content messing with his little body. Is there something I need to treat it with when filling up the new tank? Thank you again! I sure hope he makes it.
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Tiff · Guest Joined: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 3

By the way (Turtle sitter here), Tiny has an orangeish blotch on either side of his head, but they're not red...they're more yellow than anything. Question

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dixieee · Posted: Sat Dec 17, 2005 5:52 am Post subject:

that means he's a red-eared slider. the "red" ears are sometime yellow-orangish. maybe cz of mixed breeds or something Question

do u drink from tap water? i don't really know how could u tell if it's fine for them or not that's why i took the short-cut and used drinking water but check this, scroll down a bit and u'll find something about chlorine http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/waterquality.htm#Aspects%20of%20Water%20Quality
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Turtlefever · Level 2 Joined: 23 Oct 2005 Posts: 26

I always use a capful of Chlor-out when I clean the tank because my town's water has a high chlorine level. Once I forgot to use it and one of my fish died. Confused