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#1837807

Rosepetal222
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New family member... and some problems

im pretty sure its an eastern painted turtle but heres a pic

i was wondering if it was male or female... or how to tell at least...

and i was also wondering about housing... i know it needs to be mainly water with some of the substrate sticking out so i can bask... but what size housing???

08/20/08 11:35pm

#1837818

Rosepetal222
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Message To: Rosepetal222 In reference to Message Id: 1837807

New family member... and some problems

another thing is is that i have a toad.. and my mom thinks i should let it go and keep the turtle in there... its a 10 gallon tank... the toad is also wild caught

and im unsure of how to convince my mom to keep both... the toad has been living with us for about a month now... where as the turtle is new

08/20/08 11:50pm

#1837821

PcBuilder14
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Message To: Rosepetal222 In reference to Message Id: 1837818

New family member... and some problems

First of all, I need to know how long it is, but given by the pic it may be a female. Also for every inch of turtle you need 10 gallons. So if it is 6 inches you’d need at least a 60 gallon but you should go ahead and get at least a 75 gallon.

08/20/08 11:59pm

#1837970

Gottee guy
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Message To: PcBuilder14 In reference to Message Id: 1837821

New family member... and some problems

it looks like a midland painted turtle.

08/21/08 07:27am

#1837989

Rosepetal222
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Message To: Gottee guy In reference to Message Id: 1837970

New family member... and some problems

Its about 3 inches long

08/21/08 08:14am

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Reptilefreak23
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Message To: Rosepetal222 In reference to Message Id: 1837989

New family member... and some problems

then a 30 or 29 gallon will be fine.
It should be all water with a turtle dock
Do you need a care sheet? if so I will get you one

08/21/08 12:44pm

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Rosepetal222
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Message To: Reptilefreak23 In reference to Message Id: 1838218

New family member... and some problems

yes please! other then the reptomin foodpellets and earthworms what else can i feed her?

08/21/08 01:13pm

#1838293

Amphibiandude
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Message To: Rosepetal222 In reference to Message Id: 1838248

New family member... and some problems

they love crickets

08/21/08 01:49pm

#1838331

Rosepetal222
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Message To: Amphibiandude In reference to Message Id: 1838293

New family member... and some problems

until we can get a tank we’re keeping her in a bucket letting her out to roam our fenced in backyard, keeping a close eye on her the entire time of course. I was wondering if it was okay to do that and if,even when i get a tank, if it would be okay to let her out sometimes.

Also, just because it strikes me as funny, she doesnt hiss or snap. The only time she’s hissed at me is when i woke her up, but who can blame her?

08/21/08 02:17pm

#1838516

PcBuilder14
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Message To: Rosepetal222 In reference to Message Id: 1838331

New family member... and some problems

My turtle’s never hissed at me and others don’t also. And actually it’s great to let your turtle out to get some natural sun. As long as you watch carefully.

08/21/08 05:09pm

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Rosepetal222
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Message To: PcBuilder14 In reference to Message Id: 1838516

New family member... and some problems

I just thought it was funny because the other turtles (same kind and age) would snap and hiss....

OKay! i’d been hoping it would be okay... i’m hoping i can get to a pet store within the next few days to get her tank...

Speaking of which could some people post pics of their setups? I just want to get ideas for how to do mine...

08/21/08 05:23pm