hi all! my name is jenny and i'm new on this forum, though i've already posted a few messages here. i found this site thru google search engine and i think it's very informative, organized, and helpful.
anyway, i found my turtle about 2 years ago, on the steps of a restaurant in chinatown. i noticed it b/c of its vibrant green shell. i learned that next to the restaurant, there was a store which sold turtles and apparently, it must have escaped. from then, i brought it home.
i'm still not really sure if my turtle is a girl or a boy, though i've referred to it as "he." recently, my turtle seems to have female features, so i think it's a girl now...btw, my turtle's name is "ninja." it's probably mutant, that's why it's either a girl or boy, haha! j/k
i'm not sure if i'm taking care of him properly, even though he's been living for some time. he eats and sleeps well; he's very energetic. anyhow, i'm glad that i bumped into this website. everyone's suggestions, answers, and stories are fascinating. i'm also wow'ed and inspired by the pictures! i'm currently building a better tank for my turtle and i hope to have him or her for a long long time.
