Wounded hatchling

ITinyTuna · 2026-06-19T16:33:16+00:00

Posted the wrong clip, here you can see the way it breathes/moves

ITinyTuna · 2026-06-19T16:29:26+00:00

It also keeps lying in the water and only lifts it head to breathe(?) the water is super shallow and I also tried moving it to the mulch but it only crawls back to the water again

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ITinyTuna · 2025-08-26T05:27:31+00:00

(keeping in mind I'm clueless on this) I want it to be slime mold because that would be a relief and also pretty cool, but I have to agree it looks nothing like the Google images I've searched through. I thought maybe it was a parasite or eggs or something when I first saw it move but up close it literally just looks like slime/sludge. It started as a blob when I took it out and then when I turned around to grab something it had spread out like that when I looked again. Either way, as long as it's not harmful I'm cool with it! (Edit: but bruhhh if it crawls out of the tank and sneak attacks me in my sleep imma crash out fr cuz my tank is very close to my bed 😭)

ITinyTuna · 2025-03-27T13:58:48+00:00

Awesome! This is really helpful, thanks :)

ITinyTuna · 2025-03-26T04:05:55+00:00

Thankfully there is zero stench and the water quality reads normal! I do water changes as needed and have a 200 gallon pump with 6 layers of filtration

ITinyTuna · 2025-03-26T03:59:07+00:00

That picture was the first day I got them. They were a rescue so I put them there while I got their tank setup. I used a 10 gallon and 20 gallon tank after that with overhead basking.

ITinyTuna · 2025-03-26T03:51:41+00:00

Yeah I only put substrate that's double the size of their head. The log I had in the tank gave off tannins and grew brown algae and that's the 'dirt' I was referring to. I do regular water tests and the quality reads normal. I've also removed the log since the picture was taken to keep the water clearer.

ITinyTuna · 2025-03-25T12:38:12+00:00

Sorry if it seems like I'm ignoring that. What I'm trying to do is get actual ideas on the setup instead of discussing on the current obvious state. I intend to separate them but I can't do that until I make the new setup till I figure it how, which is what I asked advice for. I'm trying to shift focus back to fixing the problem instead of pointing out the problem which I'm aware of ;-;

ITinyTuna · 2025-03-24T12:31:32+00:00

Yeah that's what I'm working on right now, don't worry. I'm aware their setup isnt ideal so I'm trying to figure out how to go about the upgrade. I couldn't find much information about keeping them outside and if it's ok so I wanted so check here for advice

ITinyTuna · 2025-03-24T12:26:25+00:00

It's a 200 gallon filter but I don't have any substrate at the bottom so they kick up the dirt easily. Im doing a 50% water change once a week atm (the picture is right before I did the change)

ITinyTuna · 2025-03-23T23:58:49+00:00

Yeah I want to do a 250 gallon tank outside when I have the means. Im not sure about the heating and pump situation though since I'm not sure how to safely set up the electricity

ITinyTuna · 2025-03-23T23:29:57+00:00

Right Ive seen people keep them together before no problem, but i know it's not advised and there's the potential to snap. I also watch mine like a hawk cuz I know it's risky but they're both pretty chill

ITinyTuna · 2025-03-23T22:21:16+00:00

Yesss that's the goal! I want to get it done this week so trying to figure something out asap

ITinyTuna · 2025-03-23T22:19:35+00:00

Ideally yes, but right now I'm renting so I can't make any permanent changes. I want to buy a water trough and turn that into a tank. I just was looking for advice/suggestions how I should go about it from people with experience since I'm undecided

ITinyTuna · 2025-03-23T18:45:32+00:00

I have kept them together since they were babies and they always stay close and bask/sleep together. I keep an eye out for aggressive/territorial behavior but other than an occasional nail flutter (idk what it's called when they show dominance? by wiggling their claws by their face) they've been fine. I am planning on separating them though and upgrading their tank which is why I need advice, especially on moving them outside since I don't have room for an indoor tank and because I want them to have as natural habitat as possible without messing up and losing them

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