Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 12:08 am Re: Painted Turtle or other suggestion
I'm so sorry, but also glad you aren't shying away from having another turtle. I think it's best for you to consider what works for you. What did you like and dislike (if anything) about having an RES? Do you want a turtle that requires more maintenance, or less maintenance? Painteds from what I understand are really hardy. Map turtles can be more sensitive to their environments, but they have amazing personalities and are totally worth it. Terrapins are another possibility, like a diamondback, since the brackish water would be a cool learning experience.
Spike - Egyptian mau mix, 8 years old
Phryne - Japanese bobtail, 9 months old
Hurricane - RES, 8 yo, 6 1/2 in. long
Typhoon - RES/Map hybrid, 8 yo, 7 in. long
Sadie - RES, 20 yo, 10 in. long
Sophie - Colombian red tail boa, 5 yo, 5 ft. long