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Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 1:59 pm **Hello Turtle Folks**

Hi there everyone...

I am a mother of 2 kids... and 18 pets!

My son got a tiny red eared slider turtle when he was 7 (5 years ago) and now it is HUGE. We just got a new giant tank for it and though Mr. Turtle seems healthy and happy we surely know less about this pet than our mice, hamsters, lizard, birds, and fish!

I was told when we got it that it was a male... but just today I think it laid an egg!

Well, I'm looking forward to learning more!

Amy

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 2:17 pm

Welcome to the forum.

This is a great place to learn about your pet. Please read through the forum and main site.

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 8:35 pm

Hello and Welcome!

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:01 pm

welcome! this is a great site

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:02 pm

Thanks all - I can already see it is a great site... I've gotten lots of information and really quick responses.

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:25 pm

If you'd like help with ing your turtle, post a picture, and we should be able to help you out if it's 7+ years old.

Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 9:27 pm

Welcome! Ask if you have questions.

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:18 am

samandnelly wrote:If you'd like help with ing your turtle, post a picture, and we should be able to help you out if it's 7+ years old.

Why if it is 7+ years old?

We got the turtle when it was tiny - and that was exactly 5 years ago. If it was an inch or so when we got it, does that mean it was a newborn? How large are they when they are hatched?

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 10:51 am

got a tiny red eared slider turtle when he was 7 (5 years ago)

so, the turtle is over 7, correct? It should be mature enough to be able to tell it's gender

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:02 am

We got the turtle 5 years ago when my SON was 7. So the turtle is about 5 years old. I had thought it was a male because that's what we were told. But I am now VERY sure it is a female based on the photos I've seen here, and that it laid and EGG!

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 11:06 am

Welcome. Hopefully members will get help (or be directed where to go for help) for turtles of any age...Laying eggs leaves no doubt that you have a female.

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 4:36 pm

Ha...I must have skipped that. Sorry!

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 4:46 pm

That's OK... I have learned a LOT so far from this site.... thanks to everyone!

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 4:49 pm

Good luck with your turtle!

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