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 #1727560


Replover1
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 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

I got a new turtle and i think it is a painted turtle and i don’t have any idea what to get it. it is a little over 1 inch big, it looks like a hatchling and the pellets look to big for it to eat.what should i do? How would you know if it is male or female? i have it in a small bowl that is about 10 inches and all thats in it for now is a rock in the middle and water around it, will that be ok? is there anything else it would eat?
please answer these questions soon because i need as much help as i can:(
05/06/08  09:22pm

 #1727601


Reptilemaster499
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   Message To: Replover1   In reference to Message Id: 1727560


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

Try cutting pellets in half.You would know if it was a male or female because with males the tail and toe nales are longer than females.Try getting a uvb or uva basking bulbe for him/her.Also a baby turtle would eat small feeder fish and small worms that you dig up in a garden.You can tell if it is a hatchling if you turn it over and if it has a small yellow sack it is a hatchling.If this is the case do not feed it until the sack goes away.
05/06/08  09:47pm

 #1727602


Mikeornata
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   Message To: Replover1   In reference to Message Id: 1727560


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!


1. Get it out of the bowl immediately! It will die in its own filth. It should be in an aquarium/tank. 10 gallons per inch of shell. It needs several inches of water and a place to easily climb out and be completely dry. Buy a turtle filter at the pet store(about 20 bucks)
2. It is much too young to sex. So name it whatever you want.
3. Buy a basking lamp at the petstore.Preferably one that also contains UVB(essential for reptiles) You can also get a turtle dock for it to bask on.
4. Find the smallest turtle pellets to feed it(Daily) read the instructions on the food. You may still have to cut them smaller. Feed it greens once in a while.
5. Buy a calcium supplemrnt (Repcal) powder to sprinkle on food accasionally, and in the water. Calcium is essential for proper bone development and shell strength.
6. Read the threads on here about wild caught turtles. They should be left in the wild. But if however you decide to keep it anyway please follow the instructions above, and pay close attention to the instructions from other forum members as well.
Good Luck
Mike D.



05/06/08  09:48pm

 #1727706


Billasdf
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   Message To: Mikeornata   In reference to Message Id: 1727602


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

ReptoMin makes pellets for baby turtles. They’re very small and contain (almost) everything a baby turtle needs.
05/07/08  12:12am

 #1727914


TurtleBites
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   Message To: Billasdf   In reference to Message Id: 1727706


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

Quote:

ReptoMin makes pellets for baby turtles. They’re very small and contain (almost) everything a baby turtle needs.



i use the same thing for my babies. they love them
05/07/08  09:27am

 #1727935


JawsX
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   Message To: TurtleBites   In reference to Message Id: 1727914


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

raised my first two maps on reptomin. they look stunning. its prbly one of the best turtle pellets, just wish they did larger ones for my big sliders.
05/07/08  10:06am

 #1728364


Tortoiseshell
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   Message To: JawsX   In reference to Message Id: 1727935


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

My grandparents raised two turtles in a bowl and they lived for three years until they gave them away.
05/07/08  05:14pm

 #1728423


Replover1
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   Message To: Tortoiseshell   In reference to Message Id: 1728364


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

so should my turtle be safe (ok) in a 10 inch bowl?
05/07/08  05:57pm

 #1728459


Billasdf
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   Message To: Replover1   In reference to Message Id: 1728423


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

I wouldn’t do it. Start with a 30 gallon tank for now. They’re pretty cheap. You can fet one for about $40 or less. It’ll last a while for a baby.
05/07/08  06:31pm

 #1728528


Replover1
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   Message To: Billasdf   In reference to Message Id: 1728459


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

my room is too small for a 30 gallon, only 10-14 gallons will fit if i had a stand.
05/07/08  07:42pm

 #1728581


Mikeornata
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   Message To: Replover1   In reference to Message Id: 1728528


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!


Then by no means are you in any position to responsibly own a turtle. Please put the D a m n thing back in the wild!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What is wrong with you people??????????/ I give up. Please read the link about wild caught turtles I posted yesterday. If you are to ignorant to take the advice you asked for, why bother. Your dumb a s s will keep it in a bowl anyway till it dies.



05/07/08  08:15pm

 #1728586


Mikeornata
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   Message To: Replover1   In reference to Message Id: 1728528


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!


See, I am now beginning to understand why turtles are illegal in some places. Its because of idiots like this.



05/07/08  08:17pm

 #1728701


Replover1
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   Message To: Mikeornata   In reference to Message Id: 1728586


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

Mr. mikeornata,
I just wanted to inform you that you are sharing your infinite wisdom with a child who is an animal lover. Your profanity is unwanted and unnecessary. (And how clever spacing in between) I thought this was supposed to be a helpful website. That is why a friend of ours recommended it. Boy was he wrong! I think it is wonderful that you are so passionate about the topic. But perhaps you should keep in mind that there are youngsters who want to be, and are learning. So sad. Sounds like you do have a lot of knowledge. To bad you can’t conduct yourself in a "teaching", "adult" manner.
From the kids mom.
05/07/08  09:22pm

 #1728703


Mikeornata
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   Message To: Replover1   In reference to Message Id: 1728701


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

Sorry



05/07/08  09:24pm

 #1728707


Replover1
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   Message To: Mikeornata   In reference to Message Id: 1728703


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

thats ok, just choose your words carfully. do you people put the pellets in the water or not bc my mom thinks you put them in water?
05/07/08  09:32pm

 #1728784


TurtleBites
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   Message To: Replover1   In reference to Message Id: 1728707


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

turtles can live many years in a bowl but that doesnt make it right. that’s a terrible environment for any pet. makes my stomach sick thinking about life in a bowl. people really need to do research before getting pets. its sickening.


and yes turtles pellets go in water .aquatic turtles can not swallow on land they need to be in water.
05/07/08  10:41pm

 #1728790


Billasdf
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   Message To: TurtleBites   In reference to Message Id: 1728784


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

Not any pet. Betta fish do fine in a bowl.
05/07/08  10:45pm

 #1728799


Replover1
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   Message To: Billasdf   In reference to Message Id: 1728790


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

well i am sorry, i got it bc the pet stre made us get it and i was unprepared. and don’t think you guys r the only person who loves turtles and other animals!!
05/07/08  10:52pm

 #1728807


Replover1
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   Message To: Billasdf   In reference to Message Id: 1728790


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

wellsorry, i got the turtle when i was unprepared so don’t blame me. and don’t think your the only one who cares for turtles and other animals!
05/07/08  10:56pm

 #1728813


TurtleBites
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   Message To: Replover1   In reference to Message Id: 1728799


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

why did you get the turtle if you were not prepared to care of it properly? those turtle bowls are crap. they shouldn’t even sell them.


i don’t even keep my betas in bowls. they are in smaller tanks with filtration and every thing.

i always go above and beyond when it comes to the care of any pet in my position. animals depend on us as responsible pet owners to give them the proper requirements for long healthy lives (including medical attention if needed).
05/07/08  11:01pm

 #1728820


Billasdf
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   Message To: TurtleBites   In reference to Message Id: 1728813


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

The pet store MADE you get it? Now I’ve heard/seen everything here. That’s a good one.
05/07/08  11:05pm

 #1728978


Replover1
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   Message To: Billasdf   In reference to Message Id: 1728820


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

yea the they did made me just like they did to my scorpion and i was unprepared but my parents got it stuff and i own them $25 out of $40. so as soon that is payed off, i am saving up for a 10 gallon tank, even though my parents have a 10 and they bought a 55 gallon and they won’t let me have the 10 gallon!
05/08/08  06:01am

 #1729119


Ryansturtle
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   Message To: Replover1   In reference to Message Id: 1728978


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

hey, i was just going to recomend this to you guys. I went to petco the other day and they have these frozen turtle food blocks for babies and adults. They pop out of the tray easily, have evrything and then some of what your turtle needs, and are only about 6 bucks for 25 of them! you guys should try them!

-Ryan
05/08/08  10:06am

 #1729145


TurtleBites
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   Message To: Ryansturtle   In reference to Message Id: 1729119


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

a pet store can not MAKE you buy anything.



05/08/08  10:20am

 #1729528


Replover1
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   Message To: TurtleBites   In reference to Message Id: 1729145


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

the person is a teen and she wants to get rid of animals bc she don’t like them.
05/08/08  05:33pm

 #1729554


Replover1
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   Message To: Replover1   In reference to Message Id: 1729528


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

and there is no petco near where i am
05/08/08  05:42pm

 #1729982


TurtleBites
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   Message To: Replover1   In reference to Message Id: 1729554


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

you should not get an animal if you are not ready to care for them properly.
05/09/08  12:31am

 #1730086


Replover1
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   Message To: TurtleBites   In reference to Message Id: 1729982


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

yea well my older sister had a turtle to and it was in a bowl too and it lived for 3 years untill she release it!!!!
05/09/08  08:22am

 #1730649


Replover1
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   Message To: Replover1   In reference to Message Id: 1730086


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

so i’m keeping PUNKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
05/09/08  07:53pm

 #1730713


Replover1
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   Message To: Replover1   In reference to Message Id: 1730649


 NEW TURTLE, HELP!!

like i said on the scorpion page, this is supposed to be my turtle but idk if it is going to show[Image]C:Documents and SettingsrandonMy DocumentsMy Pictures
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05/09/08  09:27pm
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