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ermoose · Level 1 Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 12 Location: usa

i have two cooters and a red eared slider. lately i've been bringing the turtles outside so that they can sit in the real sunlight as an alternative to their tank. and then i bring them inside and put them back in to their tank. the smalled turtle though is always on the basking rock. i don't know if that's a good thing. she plays around sometimes, but i just noticed that she's been on the basking rock for over an hour. i don't know if that's normal or not. what do you think?
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rachelmarie · Level 3 Joined: 11 Dec 2004 Posts: 309

as long as she's not lethargic, she's fine.

if she starts to stay on her basking rock continuously and avoids the water, this is when you need to worry.

dixieee · Posted: Sat May 07, 2005 9:43 am Post subject:

i agree..if she basks a lot when u put them outside then might be she's enjoying the sun (taking a tan)

continuous basking + not eating + other signs of illness= not good

if she eats then there's nothing to worry about
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ermoose · Level 1 Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 12 Location: usa

no she's evil she moves around a lot. she's not eating right now because we just got her, we're trying to get her used to the turtle pellets. she's pretty active though. thanks.
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dixieee · Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 9:41 am Post subject:

oh ok..that's good Smile

if u want a piece of advice, try tuna fish they love it and it can grab her attention easily
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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

ermoose · Level 1 Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 12 Location: usa

my sis gave dax tuna and she said he ate a little. we'll have to try giving the two new ones tuna as well. thanks for the advice Very Happy

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dixieee · Posted: Sun May 08, 2005 10:08 am Post subject:

great

it worked with 2 our of my 3 turtles so now i love it too8)
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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

VersteckterGeist · Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 12:49 am Post subject:

ermoose is my sis ^__^ but thank you everyone for commenting.

the turtles are now doing good, and the new ones are copying off Dax and eating.. so i'm happy for that. whew.. we were scared for a minute there though.. Rolling Eyes

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STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Mon May 09, 2005 8:30 am Post subject:

Great, Dax is becoming a good teacher Laughing

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Tortuga_Sancho · Guest Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 1 Location: NJ

I have recently moved home from college for the summer, and have upgraded my RES turtle named Sancho, who I have had for 5 months (Xmas present) from a 10 gallon tank to a tank that is about 30 gallons. He seems to be adjusting and adapting to the larger tank and deeper water, but I haven't seen him bask at all, or even go near the spot. I have a floating turtle dock, that he used all the time in the smaller tank, but right now is basically just hiding under, and floating around in the water. I am hoping that his lack of basking is due to his adapting to a new habitat, or else he is just doing it while no one is looking. He has always been rather skittish, but that never stopped him from climbing back up once people walked away. Does anyone know what could help? or if I even need help? Surprised

dixieee · Posted: Thu May 12, 2005 4:34 pm Post subject:

welcome to the board Smile

probably this behavior is bcz of the change of environment..give him some time and he should be ok Smile

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

yaya · Level 4 Joined: 10 Jun 2004 Posts: 558

Tortuga_Sancho; check ur temp in the basking area and the water...maybe ur water is a bit too high or ur basking too low wich can cause ur turtle to stick in the water...(it's like a hot shower when u wake up...u just wanna stay in there forever Laughing

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