steve wrote:It's pretty difficult because you're going to have to do a lot of work, plus add some stress as you said. Are both confirmed males? How long is their shell?
Kansasslider wrote:I'm not sure where you live or the temps. With that said you have 2 turtles than need a large tank with lots of water a heater and lights. Sounds to me like your 100 gallon indoor tank it exactly what they need. The not eating is due to changing seasons. I know your just looking after them but your friend needs to realize thats not even close to the proper setup for them.
devilduck wrote:Anyway you can house them indoors dry docked in the evening? I'm in LA and it is pretty cold at night.
Kansasslider wrote:The colder turtles are the more lethargic they are and not eating goes along with that. Some people hibernate their turtles but I know nothing about the subject. I'm not sure how moving them from warm to cold to warm would affect them.
steve wrote:Yup, they called that the "death zone" if I recall.
steve wrote:It's too cold for them to be actively normal and suppresses appetite, but not cold enough for proper brumation (hibernation).
I would look around the house and see what you can do and keep in mind that they will likely have to be separate. You just need to be a bit creative and go from there.
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