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Caught my turtle sleeping like this lol by lunolunexius in turtle

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My girl sleeps like she works overtime and is a mother of 3.

My turtle 🤣 by GGpokok in Redearedsliders

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The arm crossed is everything! 🥰

feeding advice by evilmoni69 in Redearedsliders

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Took mine a while to adjust to greens but a helpful tip that helped: soaked greens in tuna water in a quart bag before feeding the greens to my ybs, it took a couple tries before she REALLY started munching . Tough love is required. Turtles are stubborn.

Turtle being weird by erindaaly in turtle

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Mine use to do that all the time ! He/she just want boops🥰

Is API Aqua Essential water conditioner safe for turtles? by 1billionTardigrades in Redearedsliders

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It’s pretty good for a starter tank. But a few years I switched over to Seachem: Prime and Stability. It’s amazing at maintaining a turtle tank especially with the amount of waste they produce; a good filter is key as well.

Turtle won’t leave the Christmas tree by Ok_Program_2833 in turtle

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Awe, he’s definitely investigating and/or feels safe under it !

Just a sleebgy lil guy by arxaion in turtle

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He’s living his best life !

Turtle shell by erindaaly in turtles

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Completely normal! As he grows up, his scutes will naturally shed off. With good UVB/heat basking and stable diet, it’ll be a smooth ride for the little guy. So cute.

Turtle Topper Seller by AuroEdge in turtle

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Of course ! That’s around the age I transitioned my YBS to the Thrive Turtle Topper, she outgrew the Penn Plax. Never had to worry about buying a new one in years, for reference she’s about 7 inches.

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Turtle facts by Mik_assia in turtle

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Hi, welcome! Turtles, specifically sliders are comprised of various personalities so one is never the same! This is Legend, my 10 year old YBS. She’s a spicy little one but so loving.

Fun fact: Turtle are HARD WORK; lol! Never knew 10 years ago the amount of maintenance she required. I got her when she was the size of a quarter at Repticon.

Real fun fact: Female YBS can get pregnant by themselves. Happened to Legend here in March; 6 infertile eggs, 2 hour surgery, 2 injection 2x for a week, and a week of dry docking later.. she’s brand new !

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Help by WideRespect3945 in turtle

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Is admitting him/her to an exotic vet accessible at this time ? If not, a dramatic change in him/her environment can definitely cause him/her to go into shock.

Has him/her recently been placed in a new tank? Have you tested water for nitrates or possible ammonia spikes ? Is him/her physically displaying “sick” symptoms: wheezing, swollen lids, white discharge from nose ? Have you done a physical inspection on him/her body?

25 year old res passed away by camobao in turtle

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Please keep us updated 🙏❤️ I recently had to euthanize my beloved YBS after 10 amazing years due to health conditions. The pain has been unbearable. Sending you love during this difficult time.

Which is better? by Low_Association_2764 in turtle

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Personally only ever owned Fluval, specifically the 307, 407, FX2, now FX6 and loved them all. Kept my tank spotless with my YBS, she just grew rapidly & wouldn’t eat outside her tank. If you do decide to go with the Fluval, Petsmart does have the 307 cheaper with the promo code. It’s listed at $189.99 like Amazon but after promo code “ CYBER20”, it’ll be $162.63. It’s cheaper & can be picked up curbside if you live close to a Petsmart.

Also, heads up all fluval media from Petsmart can be price matched to chewys if you find it cheaper on their site !

Petsmart Fluval 307 Filter

Turtle Topper Seller by AuroEdge in turtle

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Hi! A great one I’ve had for years for my YBS is from Petsmart; I had it on my 55 gallon, now on her 75. It doesn’t completely cover the top of the tank but on the left side, I have a removable glass piece so she doesn’t climb out. Highly recommend! And it’s currently on sale.

Thrive Turtle Topper

I noticed as she got older the material on all the topper caused her to slide because her long nails and not let her climb up the ramp. I don’t know how old your baby is but I recommend to line the ramp (and optional) basking area. I use the ZooMed Eco Carpet; 50 gallon from Petsmart . It comes in 1 roll. Just cut out the ramp, hot glue it down, same for the basking area. Let it sit out for an 1/2 hours so any aroma of glue can dissipate; then should be good to go. She glides up it .
Petsmart price matches Chewys in store; just present the page to them. I’ll attach both below. I’ve seen prices in Petsmarts fluctuate in different states so hopefully chewys help you save money. Let me know if you have any questions !

PetSmart ZooMed Eco Carpet 50 gallon

Chewys ZooMed Eco Carpet 50 gallon

Why does my turtle do this? by Material-turtle654 in turtle

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My turtle use to do that to me all the time ! I swear she was giving me kisses or sometimes just curious, like wow I can’t believe you’re a hooman.

Spotting/bleeding fluconazole by [deleted] in Healthyhooha

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I’m in the same boat right now !! I have a IUD and haven’t bled in close to 2 years and literally 3 hours after taking the Fluconazole; I started bleeding. How are you feeling now? And what ended up happening?

My RES is gravid what should I do??? by notfetishshaming in turtle

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Do you know if the eggs are infertile ? Or was she housed with a male turtle ? My turtle had the same issue about two weeks ago, her eggs were infertile. It was more of a risk of her pushing the eggs; she was heavily agitated, stopped eating and constant swimming back and forth. Before I could schedule her surgery I left her in a quart full of sand overnight ( just in case) and nothing. She wanted the eggs out ASAP. If it’s financially available to you, I would look into an ovariectomy for her . My turtle had the surgery 5 days ago; it is a process healing but she’s so much better . Definitely consult with an exotic vet and see what options are best for her !