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k9ck024 · Level 2 Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 95

Last Sunday April 9th, I bought two baby turtles. The owner of the store that I bought the turtles gave me small little worms. When I came back home I put the turtles in a small container and one turtle starts eating the worms, but the other turtle didn't. Half and hour later, I still didnt see the turtle that didnt eat the worms. So I put two turtles to other container. This box was bigger than other one. The other turtles didnt eat. I thought both of them would eat. What's wrong with them? One turtle sleeps alot and wakes up a little and other just wondering around? Can you help me please? If this is confusing you just ask.

turtle_grl77 · Level 4 Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Posts: 985 Location: Florida

What type of set up do you have?

turtles1 · Level 3 Joined: 08 Apr 2006 Posts: 196

feed ur turtles seperately that will help but remember dont make the water too deep or they can get tired and drown and what not so just keep and eye on them. and whats the water temp and lighting and all that or r they just in a little container? more info or pictures of their habitat will tell us what u need.

Nevfalath · Posted: Sun Apr 16, 2006 1:00 am Post subject:

Because they are new, it may take some time to get use to their new home. Not eating when you first buy a turtle is normal. But keep an eye on him to make sure he starts up in a few days. Besides worms, try some good old fashion turtle pellets. Also, they like to pick at cabage every now and then. I'm sure your little one will find something he likes. Also, make sure it's warm enough in there for him. If it's too cold, he won't eat well.
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k9ck024 · Level 2 Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 95

thank you

k9ck024 · Level 2 Joined: 13 Apr 2006 Posts: 95