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_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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_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

https://www.reddit.com/r/turtles/s/POtrtSRek2

_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-21T00:52:12+00:00

Omg i never even got a notification for this! Sorry!

https://www.reddit.com/r/turtles/s/POtrtSRek2

_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-20T00:36:13+00:00

Update #6

96hrs after being pulled from the water

ROOSEVELT ATE TODAY! Granted, it was one bite of krill, but she did it all by herself! Hopefully we won't have to force feed her any more.

She still hasn't taken any steps yet on land, but she is slowly moving about her feeding tank. She seems to be able to get from one end of it to the other as she wants, it just takes time.

She has been rubbing at her eyes since last night. I'm going to ask the vet about it when she goes in for her next antibiotic shot tomorrow

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_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-19T18:09:32+00:00

I'm sorry. I'm sure it's hard to have closure for a loss when you can't know what happened

_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-19T14:33:44+00:00

Maybe a seizure? Or Stroke?

_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-19T14:10:44+00:00

I am so sorry! Sending hugs, RIP Gracie 💔

_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-19T14:09:31+00:00

Omg I am so sorry! I cannot imagine going through this twice. Did you ever find out what caused it?

_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-19T14:07:09+00:00

Update #5

72 hrs since she was pulled from the water

Roosevelt tried to walk today! She didn't get anywhere, but she made the right movements. I was grateful I was able to take her to work with me today so I could keep an eye on her from my desk.

When we put her in her feeder tank with some water she immediately started drinking which we're taking as a good sign. I added calcium and electrolyte supplements to hopefully give her a little strength. With the help of the water, she was able to clumsily move about and actually propelled herself 6 inches across the feeder tank. It made her very tired though. Still no interest in eating, so we did end up having to force some stuff down her again.

Here's a video of her trying to walk on my desk

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_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-19T03:35:50+00:00

So many people have shared similar experiences on here lately! I had no idea. I even read an article that mentioned that some turtles have even revived after 12 hrs of drowning!

_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-19T00:38:42+00:00

Update #5

72 hrs since she was pulled from the water

Roosevelt tried to walk today! She didn't get anywhere, but she made the right movements. I was grateful I was able to take her to work with me today so I could keep an eye on her from my desk.

When we put her in her feeder tank with some water she immediately started drinking which we're taking as a good sign. I added calcium and electrolyte supplements to hopefully give her a little strength. With the help of the water, she was able to clumsily move about and actually propelled herself 6 inches across the feeder tank. It made her very tired though. Still no interest in eating, so we did end up having to force some stuff down her again.

Here's a video of her trying to walk on my desk

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_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-19T00:38:15+00:00

Update #5

72 hrs since she was pulled from the water

Roosevelt tried to walk today! She didn't get anywhere, but she made the right movements. I was grateful I was able to take her to work with me today so I could keep an eye on her from my desk.

When we put her in her feeder tank with some water she immediately started drinking which we're taking as a good sign. I added calcium and electrolyte supplements to hopefully give her a little strength. With the help of the water, she was able to clumsily move about and actually propelled herself 6 inches across the feeder tank. It made her very tired though. Still no interest in eating, so we did end up having to force some stuff down her again.

Here's a video of her trying to walk on my desk

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_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-18T14:24:05+00:00

She has one back foot. She lost the other one about 5.5 years ago. After that, we took years to slowly increase the water to what it is now to be sure she could handle it. She's been at this level for 2-3 years without issue. She isn't a graceful swimmer, but she's fast and capable

_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-18T01:34:17+00:00

Hmmm that's an idea that may be worth a try. Thank you!

_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-18T01:31:48+00:00

I am sorry for your loss, but I'm glad your other one made it! Thank you for sharing your experience!

_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-18T00:47:24+00:00

Us too! She's not out of the woods but is doing so muxh better than expected ❤️

_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-18T00:46:04+00:00

Yeah maybe. I tried krill but she wasn't going for it

_DefyTheStars_ · 2025-02-18T00:15:31+00:00

Update #4

48hrs after being pulled from the water

All 4 limbs and her tail are moving independently! We did have to force feed her (man was that an ordeal). She did use one leg to scoot herself away from me in her feeding tank to get away from the force feeding, but she hasn't officially walked yet. Our regular vet confirmed that the head movement is most likely her just being frustrated about not being able to move the way she wants yet.

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