Hi! Introduce yourselves here. :: I guess it's about time that I introduce myself

[Rickiew04]

Hello everyone! My name is Rick. You've probably seen me around on the forum, or even answered some of my question(I really appreciate that by the way!). I currently do not own a RES, but I will as soon as I get my tax refund. I've been getting super excited to actually get a RES and know how to take care of it properly. You see, when I was in elementary school, my sister and I, each had a RES. But they both died, due to malnutrition, inadequate environment, such as, cold water temp, and no basking lamp or UVB light. I didn't know I needed all that when I was younger. The pet store employee told me I had everything I needed, but obviously I didn't. So after years of not owning a turtle, I'm deciding to get another and do it right this time. I'm super excited and I can't wait to show him/her off to everyone!!!!

[steve]

Welcome! We'd love to help you get started on the right track, feel free to ask any questions!

[SpotsMama]

Greetings! It's wonderful that you are thinking ahead. Wish everybody knew to do that!

[samandnelly]

Welcome to the forum! I will tell you already, that if you have a question, SOMEBODY on the forum will have an answer. Even if it is as odd as "Does my turtle look fat?" Hehe. You might be surprised that that's actually a very important question!!

[xsavingsaturdayx]

Welcome Rickiew04! Its realy cool how you are learning the basics of RES care before you buy one,not everyone does.Be sure to show us your turtle when you get him or her.

[samandnelly]

Yeah, and be sure to get a herp vet to give him/her a checkup! It will save you worries in the long run and you will get the proper treatments to any illness your turtle may have. I was one of the mannyyy who didn't read about RES before buying one, and I wish I was as smart as you because I would've saved a LOT by buying the correct equipment the first time around, recommended by the experts here rather then the not-so-expert PetsMart employees.

[Rickiew04]

Oh...this is my second time around too! I had a turtle about 10 years ago, that I had terrible information on how to take care of him from the pet store. This forum is DEFINITELY the way to go when getting a RES!!!!