Hi! Introduce yourselves here. :: New RES Turtle owner!!

[n2vdubz]

Hello everyone. My name is Jamie, and I have just become a new red eared slider turtle owner. I know a guy through my work who has a rescue habitat for the RES turtle, and I had mentioned how I was interested in owning one. I have wanted a turtle ever since I was a little kid (I'm 24 now....), but at the time it wasn't legal to own a turtle here in Maine.

A few days ago he called me to let me know a family had just brought in a 5/6 year old RES turtle to the humane society and didn't want it anymore (their kids didn't want her anymore), so he let me know she was mine.

So far I have had Tardy (named after the turtle from the show "Greg The Bunny") since Saturday, and she has been pretty neat to watch and take care of.

I joined mainly to ask some questions about the care and tank setup needed for a RES, but I will ask them in the appropriate forum.

I'm glad to be here, and look forward to seeing everyones turtles.

[jenaero]

Welcome I assume your friend from the rescue filled you in on the basic requirements?

[n2vdubz]

Yes, definately. He said they are alot of work, but he gave me alot of info and tips, and I also have a book on caring for and maintaining my RES.

So far so good though. Day 4 and she's still doing good, so I must be doing something right hehe!!

By the way, I noticed your quote and your turtles names! I used to be a HUGE Aerosmith fan when I was younger. I saw them on tour in '94....oh so long ago, but it was an awsome concert. Good to see some people are still fans.

[jenaero]

Used to be? What happened?

[n2vdubz]

Hehe. My music taste has changed a little since '94, I listen to a little less Aerosmith, and a little more Eminem and Hip Hop/ Rap now... I still enjoy the Aerosmith I grew up with, but I just don't listen to them as much as I used to.

Still a fantastic band though, and Steven Tyler is one hell of a performer and singer. I wouldn't mind seeing them again.

[jenaero]

Yeah, he plays a mean microphone. I actually just saw them last month. He's still the Demon of Screamin...you'd never know he just had throat surgery.

[flutterby]

Jen, did you hear that Steven Tyler is Hep C positive? I read that on CNN a few weeks ago I think.

[jenaero]

Yes I did. Sad, but apparently he's been living without symptoms for 3 years. Just started treatment this year.