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Bubonic · Level 2 Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 81

Right now I'm having serious doubts about Thor's quality of life, maybe he's just getting used to his environment, but I'm not sure.
He might have to go back for adoption in hopes of finding a better home then I can provide.
Yet I still spent over 400$ on turtle accommodations.
I was wondering, what sort of turtle would grow to a size where it would still be happy in a 40 gallon tank?

I-LOVE-TURTLES · Level 3 Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Posts: 227 Location: My House

to tell you the truth.... i don't think any will. Exclamation

Kayti
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Bubonic · Level 2 Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 81

What about Bog Turtles, heard they are semi-aquatic and grow to about 4 inches, and thats it.
Never seen them on the marker though.
But there must be others like it.

Well, at least Thor started basking for short bouts of time.

I-LOVE-TURTLES · Level 3 Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Posts: 227 Location: My House

where are you located because here in the USA turtles under 4'' that are sold to people are sold illegally(sp?) So that is why they aren't on the Market.

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Bubonic · Level 2 Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 81

I'm in Canada, and it seems here no one follows these rules.
Everywhere I go they sell inch long sliders, and hardly ever push the potential buyers to buy good tanks.
The last time I was at the petshop a little girl remarked "but look mommy its really small and cute, can we have it"
The petshop owner gave me the stink eye when I said they got much, much bigger.
The mom was happy lol.

Anyways, I figure that rule is in place because of the high mortality rate of these little guys, but what I'm talking about is a full grown turtle that doesn't get past 5 inches in length.

I'd love to buy one, and have my tank be good enough for its needs.

ryanandsuzyro · Level 3 Joined: 19 Nov 2006 Posts: 200

Bubonic · Level 2 Joined: 06 Mar 2008 Posts: 81

He's cheered me up today, went basking a few times, only 15 minutes a pop, but it was better then before.

Up at my dads place, in the country, a big pond or rubbermaid thing could work, but I'm in the city of Montreal, moving into a 2 and a half this summer with my girlfriend.

We wanted a pet, but I couldn't stand the thought of keeping a dog or even a cat cooped up in a tiny apartment all day. Bit hypocritic when I think of what the turtle must feel now... But for a cold blooded animal, he's starting to warm up to me.

I just hate to see him go round his tank slipping along the walls looking for a way out. Or pushing up against the filter and trying to climb it for some reason.

I saved him from euthanasia, and I figured I was doing right by him, but I still can't do much about upgrades just yet.

In 6 months if I have the money I'll consider switching to a canister filter just to free up some space, the fluval 4plus is much bigger then I expected!

I-LOVE-TURTLES · Level 3 Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Posts: 227 Location: My House

STRAYKINGFISHER · Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:40 pm Post subject:

It means that since the animal is not able to be adopted because of its bad temper, biting, too unsociable, or has just been too long with whatever agency that adopts them out, they are "humanely" put to sleep, although, I don't see how "humane" is measured by some people, I guess that if they put you to sleep before they put you to "sleep" you won't feel a thing, theoretically speaking.
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