Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2016 4:02 pm Re: New RES owner need advice .....
Hi again. Responded to same post you have under general care. I don't know how to move it over here but if you want to read it's there. Glad you meet Steve he's a good one for advise. What I have done with a turtle here and there as I got one that would not eat is : Go in your yard dig a hole get a live worm , most aquatic turtles cant resist that. Wash it off good hopefully somewhere no chemical were in the ground. I also would take him out tank place in an small container with some tank water to feed him the worm. Only about an inch of water. That way its right in his face , plus will keep your tank clean. Turtles are messy , never seen so far a turtle turn down a good worm. Let him poop in that container to most poo after they eat. That keeps your tank cleaner. If you can not dig a worm stores like Walmart in the fishing area will have live worms for bait about $2-$3 for like 24 in a box. More than you need but sure he will start to eat. Good you met Steve ! Good luck with your new family member.