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Post Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2013 10:03 pm   newbie

hi. i became a first time turtle owner when my dad bought me two 1 inch RES turtles for christmas. i'm a big xfiles fan so, of course, i named them mulder and scully. they have come a long way. one was sick but is now healthy and begs constantly for food. after reading that these turtles are aggressive beggars, i have calmed down about feeding them every time they begged, thinking that they were starving. they are a little over 2 inches now. This site gave me the knowledge for proper RES turtle care. MANY THANKS!!! and i'm sure i will be using this site in the future.
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Post Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 6:51 am   Re: newbie

welcome!post some pics! :)
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Post Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 1:01 pm   Re: newbie

Welcome to the site!
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Post Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2013 7:06 pm   Re: newbie

Cool- I just became a 1st time owner too! My Asa is 2 inches exactly right now. Yep, he begs a little too, heeehee. That's a really good close-up pic you have for your avatar!
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Post Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:14 pm   Re: newbie

dumbork14 wrote:welcome!post some pics! :)

Thanks. I will post some pics soon.
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Post Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:14 pm   Re: newbie

steve wrote:Welcome to the site!

Thanks.
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Post Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 10:15 pm   Re: newbie

Asa's Mommy wrote:Cool- I just became a 1st time owner too! My Asa is 2 inches exactly right now. Yep, he begs a little too, heeehee. That's a really good close-up pic you have for your avatar!

Thank you. I like the design of your turtles shell.
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Post Posted: Wed Mar 27, 2013 11:11 pm   Re: newbie

Hi, My turtle name is King! Originally he was my class room pet! However due to down sizing he came home with me! King is such a cool turtle. Whenever I put him back his tank he like to go and shake his body under neath the filter steam of water. Also he like to stand on his hind leg and press against his tank! Tonight I came home and notice that King has little fat pockets that hang out on the side of both his legs. These areas are slightly pinkish in color. I plan to take him to a vet. Does anyone know of a good RES vet in NYC( Mahattan)?
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Post Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:24 am   Re: newbie

Welcome to the forum!
Pets:
Izzy- 2.5 inch 1 year old cooter turtle
Rizzu- 1 inch 6 months old cooter turtle
Kurby-1.5 inch cooter turtle(R.I.P)
Rebble- 4 year old boxer dog

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Post Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 1:18 am   Re: newbie

Hi King's Mother. Can you post a picture of your turtle?
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