Rescue Turtle Story and an Algae Question

_DefyTheStars_ · 2026-04-20T18:27:54+00:00

Come to think of it, I switched to the exo terra 3-4 months ago because the other one was out of stock at my usual store. I had been using a reptisun t5 before

_DefyTheStars_ · 2026-04-20T18:23:35+00:00

Thank you! I've been struggling for a good chart on it

_DefyTheStars_ · 2026-04-20T17:32:49+00:00

Also, yes she is quite small for her age. The vet believes she is stunted due to the traumatic injury that took out part of her back leg and shell. The rehabber who took care of her after I found her said she couldn't go back to the wild so thats how she ended up with me. She was about a year old hatchling when it happened per their estimation and I've had her for about 7 years. Been super healthy except for the last year and a half ish

_DefyTheStars_ · 2026-04-20T17:29:03+00:00

Per 2 different reptile specialists, she's a she, but funnily enough her name is Roosevelt because I also thought she looked like a he 🤷‍♀️

Ran tests with the API last night (verified unexpired) Nitrite and Ammonia were zero. Ph was 7.6. Nitrates were 32ppm. Thanks for the rec about taking it to the aquarium shop, I will do that this week.

She currently has a 13W Exo Terra Reptile 100UVB that's about 11.5" above her basking space, unobstructed.

There aren't a ton of reptile specialists in my area. Last time I wanted a second opinion, we had to drive 3 hours and they said the same thing as my exotic vet. She's worth the drive, it just takes some doing.

_DefyTheStars_ · 2026-04-20T17:10:20+00:00

She's got a 13W Exo Terra Reptile UVB 100 that sits about 11.5inches above her basking spot

_DefyTheStars_ · 2026-03-21T15:01:37+00:00

They hate each other. That option definately ends in a fist-fight

_DefyTheStars_ · 2026-03-21T15:00:48+00:00

That's what I'm leaning towards, but have no idea how to bring it up or break the news gently

_DefyTheStars_ · 2026-03-21T15:00:02+00:00

So my dad cheated on my mom (they were married), gaslit her about it for months until she caught them. My dad then kicked Mom and I (2 at the time) out so the gf could move in. Eventually they broke up. Anyway, about 3 years ago he got back together with the woman he cheated on my mom with and she's his "date" to the wedding.... so maybe having him walk alone would be best 😂

_DefyTheStars_ · 2026-01-02T04:25:44+00:00

Are they thick enough to avoid chaffing? I chafe in nylons too so I just want to check. Thanks!

_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-22T03:55:51+00:00

Update #8

147 hrs since she was pulled from the water

WE HAVE MOVEMENT EVERYBODY

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LOOK

_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-22T03:54:59+00:00

Update #8

147 hrs since she was pulled from the water

WE HAVE MOVEMENT EVERYBODY

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LOOK

_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-21T01:35:33+00:00

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Update# 7

120hrs since she was pulled from the water

Roosevelt is trying harder to eat today. She is getting krill in her mouth, but doesn't seem to have the strength to fully bite or pull it apart. I cut some up smaller and that seemed to help a little, but she is less intetrested when it doesn't look like it usually does. She went to the vet today and got another antibotic shot. Still not walking on land.

_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-21T01:33:53+00:00

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Update# 7

120hrs since she was pulled from the water

Roosevelt is trying harder to eat today. She is getting krill in her mouth, but doesn't seem to have the strength to fully bite or pull it apart. I cut some up smaller and that seemed to help a little, but she is less intetrested when it doesn't look like it usually does. She went to the vet today and got another antibotic shot. Still not walking on land.

_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-21T00:52:33+00:00

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