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Post Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 1:18 pm   New to turtle talk

Hi my name is Dennise and I have 2 happy couples in a 150 gallon tank (2 red eared ~Ziggy & Mikey~ and 2 painted turtles ~Lily and Cody~) My husband and I love our turtles and get most of our information from the internet but sometimes we need to ask turtle owners directly. I read about turtle talk and thought it would be very informative and supportive. We look forward to turtle talk and are so grateful there are groups like these to help turtles live better. Thanks for reading. :) Dennise
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Post Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 1:23 pm   

Welcome! :-) If you have any questions, fire away!
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Post Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 1:37 pm   Thanks

Thanks so much for the support...I do have a concern about my female RES Ziggy...she's about 8-9 years old and I've had her for a year. (She needed a home so we gave her one) She has layed eggs before in the water...but when we realized the eggs were cracked. Now I believe she is expecting and she seems very tired, always sleeping, and she doesn't eat as much as she used to. Now she really is uneasy and agitated when I handle her during feeding time, something she has never done. I put her in a separate tank with moist dirt...and a heating/uv lamp on one side of the tank for about 6 hours (as recommended by a website) but she didn't lay any eggs. Is there anything I can do to make her feel comfortable? She is not too active and this worries me since I'm so used to her swimming and getting excited during feeding times and when we pet her. I would appreciate any help. Thanks so much ~ Dennise
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Post Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:15 pm   

WELCOME TO THE FORUM! I don't know how to answer that question so I will leave it to someone that can. I would hate to give out wrong information. So I'm just saying HI and welcome. :D
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Post Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:36 pm   Thanks for the reply

Thanks so much for the reply...Ziggy seems to be swimming a little more so I hope it's nothing. It is a complicated topic...I can't seem to find too much information on it...

Quick question: What is the recommended water temperature?

Thanks again,
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Post Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:44 pm   

We keep ours at 78 degrees water and 90 degrees basking area.
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Post Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:48 pm   

for a turt that old, 72 to 75 is a good temp...higher temps are for hatchlings :-)
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Post Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 2:56 pm   

thanks for the quick replies...I'm so grateful I found this forum.

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