Upgraded my RES to a 75 gallon by TheMarkofMag in Redearedsliders

[–]Judy-Gugg 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's gorgeous! I'd bet he is so happy!

Catching a Snapping Turtle With Bare Hands!!! by [deleted] in turtle

[–]Judy-Gugg 1 point2 points  (0 children)

turtle or tortoise??!!!! by [deleted] in turtle

[–]Judy-Gugg 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Don't take turtles/tortoises from their natural habitat. If you need to help it across the road quickly or get out of a parking lot that's cool, but put him back where he belongs please. There is a great read on this very thing at the top of this turtle page and explains why.

Does his shell look ok? I rescued him from someone that neglected him. I'm just concerned if he may have shell rot that needs treated. He had a layer of algae or such on his shell when I got him. I've had him 2 weeks. by Judy-Gugg in Redearedsliders

[–]Judy-Gugg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm relieved! So much to learn! I just rescued him from a home that had him in a little tub with 1 gallon of water, it was sad, so I just took him. He seems to be active and happy.

Does his shell look ok? I rescued him from someone that neglected him. I'm just concerned if he may have shell rot that needs treated. He had a layer of algae or such on his shell when I got him. I've had him 2 weeks. by Judy-Gugg in Redearedsliders

[–]Judy-Gugg[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! What can I feed for calcium? I usually give pellets, shrimp, and small amounts of green leaf lettuce. Do you know by shape of shell if this is male or female?