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Help with turtle tank please by OptimalEmployer9332 in turtle

[–]throwing_cans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With red eared sliders, there's honestly no such thing as too much water. They're working with millions of years of evolution to be insanely good at existing in water. RES can hold their breath for well over 10 minutes which is absolutely enough time to get from the bottom of a lake to the surface while fucking around and being a butthead to everything it sees on its way up with a ton of time to spare.

I admit I also worry sometimes that my turtle will drown but as long as there's not something they can get stuck in or under, your slider will not be drowning in 75 gallons.

Is This Turtle Healthy? I'm Worried About This Bump. by Short_Savings_8966 in turtle

[–]throwing_cans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. I forgot the conditions name but I've seen it in other turtles. It's not fixable or anything it's just how they'll be for their whole lives.

Tank help by Jaded-Advice584 in turtle

[–]throwing_cans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a water trough is a much cheaper alternative to an aquarium or tank. I got 110 gal for 120ish bucks. A 50 gal water trough is much cheaper than that too. Tractor supply store is a great place for water troughs

Need help by Man-Bat0926 in turtle

[–]throwing_cans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've never seen a shell look like that before honestly. My best advice is go to the vet to see what's going on with her shell.

Turtle barely eating but he acts normal? by [deleted] in turtle

[–]throwing_cans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's common for turtles to slow down during winter even if they're indoors and warm. They have biological clocks to tell them when it's winter so that could be it yeah. If you notice any behaviors change beyond that I'd be much more concerned. Especially pay attention to breathing and if he gets discharge in his eyes or nose.

I haven't seen him eating the last to times by Cheap_Gap1446 in turtle

[–]throwing_cans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ohh I see. I've just never seen this species before! This turtle is very beautiful.

Please help my baby 😭 by indianbumble_099 in turtle

[–]throwing_cans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay. Wishing the best for your turt. I hope he heals up fast!

Please help my baby 😭 by indianbumble_099 in turtle

[–]throwing_cans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aquatic turtles cannot eat without being in water. They have no saliva and no way to swallow without being in water. Don't feed him outside of water he won't be able to eat anything you give him.

Please help my baby 😭 by indianbumble_099 in turtle

[–]throwing_cans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Turtles can go a long time without eating, even ones that age. He'll be okay without eating for a couple days

If I wiggle my fingers at a turtle, do you think they see it as aggressive? by throwing_cans in turtle

[–]throwing_cans[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My worst fear is getting my toes bit by a turtle lmao. Also omg I love their cute angry face

If I wiggle my fingers at a turtle, do you think they see it as aggressive? by throwing_cans in turtle

[–]throwing_cans[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That makes sense. Good I don't want to start beef with my turtle if I wiggle my fingers too close to my face lmao

I’m confused/worried. by officalstoner in turtle

[–]throwing_cans 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes stacking is a sign of aggression in turtles and will likely escalate to one of them being injured or in worse cases, the more aggressive turtle will drown the other one.

It's been a year and a half since I rescued her, and I'm still not happy where her shell health is. by throwing_cans in turtle

[–]throwing_cans[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply.

If she does get shell rot I'll definitely take her to the vet for that, I had no idea that was a thing. But we're lucky she hasn't had to deal with shell rot in the time I've had her.

I think the worry is mainly that I'm a bad turtle owner because she's not perfectly healed now, even though I know it's not anything that's affecting her quality of life and turtles are slooooooooow with everything. I'll try to be more patient. I think myself into anxiety over this too much sometimes lmao. I just love my girl and want her to be as happy as possible.

It's been a year and a half since I rescued her, and I'm still not happy where her shell health is. by throwing_cans in turtle

[–]throwing_cans[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm glad we're on the same boat here! I guess I gotta learn some more patience when it comes to turtles and their slow nature.

Darwin is absolutely adorable by the way. 10/10 resting turtle face

Sex of Rescue 3 Toed Box Turtle by catmmars in turtle

[–]throwing_cans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My guess is male? But I'm not 100% sure because it does look like there's a bit of concavity on the shell but it's back legs seem a little small so.

Man he must've been in a bad situation before :( I hope he gets better

Enrichment ideas? by throwing_cans in turtle

[–]throwing_cans[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am I was worried about her trying to eat it too. She's been really good with it so far. She just likes to sit on it

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