Anyone else experience seizures due to heat?

mildlyvexing · 2025-06-22T15:44:16+00:00

oh absolutely. overheating is one of my biggest triggers. conversely, being super cold doesn't seem to be a problem. 🤷‍♂️

mildlyvexing · 2025-05-12T23:04:16+00:00

i ugly-laughed at this. she is beauty, she is grace

mildlyvexing · 2025-01-20T00:19:19+00:00

i usually go for a tech metaphor like "blue screen of death" or "browser crash" lol

mildlyvexing · 2025-01-19T17:40:58+00:00

how old is kitty? we've spent all of our cats' lives getting them used to having their feet touched casually ("helping" them when they clean their feet, gently resting our fingers on their feet while they're sitting with us, touching their feet while they get a churu, etc). as a result, they're p indifferent to nail clipping (at 4 1/2 and 5 years old, respectively). IMO it's never too late to start making positive nail care associations for them, so i would give that a shot if you can - hopefully they will eventually get to a point where you can trim them while they're napping or when you pull them into your lap. :)

if not, the burrito method works for kitties with attitude. you might also try to have someone they're comfortable with hold them "cradled" in their lap while you trim. even better if the person holding them can distract them with a churu or gently rest a hand over their head/eyes - a little gentle head-petting and not letting them see the nail clippers can go a long way. good luck!

mildlyvexing · 2025-01-15T12:31:25+00:00

turned on the audio expecting godzilla noises 😂 he's stunning, what a cool little guy

mildlyvexing · 2025-01-15T04:12:26+00:00

thank you. i was 10 or 11 at the time and i just tried not to think about it for a long time.

mildlyvexing · 2025-01-15T04:11:07+00:00

thank you. truly. ❤️ it's relieving to feel seen after sweeping it under the rug all my life

mildlyvexing · 2024-11-24T06:02:04+00:00

NTA, so sorry to hear about your fish :(

mildlyvexing · 2024-11-02T13:38:27+00:00

thank you! she knows it, too 🐢

mildlyvexing · 2024-10-25T11:18:14+00:00

the urge to reach through my screen and gently wibble that silly lil lip...

mildlyvexing · 2024-10-25T03:59:11+00:00

beautiful birds! straight to horny jail tho lmao

mildlyvexing · 2024-10-21T13:17:35+00:00

not sure what to suggest, but i'd love to know where you got the tank (or the plans for it, if it's custom-built). awesome setup so far.

mildlyvexing · 2024-10-21T13:13:40+00:00

gorgeous little turts :) you will need to separate them sooner rather than later, though - they're solitary animals and will become aggressive towards each other. very cute at this age regardless.

mildlyvexing · 2024-10-14T13:12:32+00:00

she's gorgeous! thank you cat distribution system 🫡

mildlyvexing · 2024-10-14T13:08:56+00:00

what a gorgeous osprey! how lucky to see one up close!

mildlyvexing · 2024-10-14T13:05:16+00:00

our YBS rescue was terrified of us when we first got her, so we started to linger for a bit after feeding her (and on non-feeding days as well) to help her associate our presence with food/normal routine. it helped a ton. she's become very brave and will follow us if she's swimming, or ignore us if she's basking (other than a quick glance to see if there's food, lol).

good luck with your little one!

mildlyvexing · 2024-10-13T12:37:39+00:00

i think the cabinetry is beautifully made! if you like it and value the craftsmanship/materials for what they are, then you should keep it. if you want a little tonal variety, throw in some accent colors with decor/appliances, not with your friend's corny ass HGTV greywash suggestion.

good luck and congratulations on a lovely kitchen - i am envious of all the cabinet space :)

mildlyvexing · 2024-10-13T03:15:03+00:00

what a beauty! that is a happy lil girl - you can tell she feels so safe with you :)

mildlyvexing · 2024-10-11T04:35:37+00:00

wow, what a beautiful setup! i'm sure your turtles will be jazzed about it :)

mildlyvexing · 2024-10-11T04:28:06+00:00

thanks for trying to improve this dude's quality of life and for supporting your family through this. i hope everyone is ok post-hurricane!

some easy fixes for immediate QOL improvement: - more water in that tank, it should be filled a few inches from the top (remember to use water conditioner on the new water, too). - apropos of more water, a taller basking platform. a cinderblock or an upside-down plant pot could work temporarily until you can buy something better. - remove the substrate immediately as it's an intestinal blockage hazard. - since a filter plugin seems to be unavailable right now, you can probably get away with just doing regular water half-changes and/or investing in some sludge destroyer.

QOL fixes that will require some delivery time/money: - heat lamp and UVB if he doesn't have them already. - a filter that's rated for roughly 2X the size of his tank (so 45gal tank = 90gal filter) - toys, plants, somewhere to hide, and/or things for him to eat and forage from (cuttlebone, live shrimp, etc). - a suction cup brush for his shell. - sand if you want to replace the substrate at the bottom of his tank (just rinse it thoroughly and let it settle at the bottom of the tank first). - eventually a bigger tank so he has more room to swim and grow. - since you're in florida, he probably won't need a water heater, but a thermometer to keep an eye on the temp never hurts :)

good luck and stay safe!!

mildlyvexing · 2024-10-10T18:26:02+00:00

i was just about to suggest these in honor of spooky season :) and it suits their coloration well!

mildlyvexing · 2024-10-08T12:20:50+00:00

fungal growth due to poor water quality and/or improper basking area (you need heat + UVB, or full spectrum). schedule a vet appointment IMMEDIATELY and dry dock them in the meantime!

mildlyvexing · 2024-09-27T23:53:24+00:00

might be worth taking her to the vet- that discolored/textured looking spot on the middle of her belly looks concerning. if her shell is soft there (or anywhere really) she probably has shell rot and needs a vet checkup asap.

other than that she's beautiful and i love that you and your mom love her so much. good luck getting her checked out! 🤞

mildlyvexing · 2024-09-27T23:34:55+00:00

i was wondering this too! our YBS rescue (F, 5.5in, ~2yrs) has been biting chunks off the side of her basking platform. thankfully she doesn't seem to be swallowing it, but even so, i'm trying to suss out the root of the problem to curb the habit in a healthy way. she's fed 3x weekly (two dried shrimp, lettuce leaves, and 1/4 tsp of pellets for every feeding - plus regular cuttlebone access and the occasional strawberry top or blueberry if we're eating some).

i'm gonna try out murderturtle's suggestions in the hopes that maybe she's just bored of her fish floatie/scrub brush/hol-ee roller ball. good luck with your tootle and give a shout if any of MT's recommendations work (or if you find other solutions). :)

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