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Posada · Level 2 Joined: 18 Apr 2005 Posts: 31

Im going away from friday morning until tuesday night. What can I do with my turtle? I have nobody that can take care of her while I'm away. Should I just put a bunch of feeder fish in her tank? does anyone know of maybe a website with a list of places which will take care of my turtle while I'm gone.

STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Tue May 24, 2005 11:15 am Post subject:

Turtles can go without eating for (I think) at least a week if they have to, the only concern would be if the water heater malfunctions, I would unplug that until I came back, I don't use mine yet, the water temp. has been a constant 80* since a few months ago, it should be fine while you are away, I keep fish in the tank with them, so if they don't eat, it is their own fault Very Happy

, just feed them a little more than usual and clean their tank before you leave and they should be fine.

Try this site for herp sitters:
http://www.icomm.ca/dragon/sitter.htm

Here is another one:
http://www.petsitters.org/Find/find.htm
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mariza · Level 4 Joined: 10 Jul 2003 Posts: 1339

Your turtle is healthy and you have a proper set-up? Fri - Tues shouldn't be a problem. In addition to fish, maybe thown some anachris. Putting the lights on timers would also be good to keep a regular schedule for your turtle.

kelleytidwell · Posted: Tue May 24, 2005 7:41 pm Post subject:

They not only have timers but automatic feeders for tanks, if your concerned with there eatting time then you can always do that wilth pelets
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dixieee · Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 5:56 am Post subject:

it should be ok alone for a week so enjoy ur vacation and keep us posted when u're back:)
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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

dixieee · Posted: Wed May 25, 2005 5:58 am Post subject:

it should be ok alone for a week so enjoy ur vacation and keep us posted when u're back:)
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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