Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 3:02 pm Re: My RES turtle is urinating greenish yellow piss!!
A female can be gravid without a male ,eggs will be unfertilized. Most man made nesting boxes do not work ( they are very picky) and sometimes they might lay a few eggs in the water , eat them or retain them. It's likely that you need to provide a nesting site so she can lay the entire clutch. It is important for her to lay her eggs naturally. A lot on this forum found there yard is the best place or garden , and watch closely but give some privacy. She will pick her spot. If she's not offered a suitable place she may hold them and egg binding occurs which can cause death. May need more than one walk in the yard , some turtles can make you work at this.
You may want to look at feeding and nutrition on this forum for some ideas. Also read any comments that go with them. She is older now and her diet should be well varied , balanced and nutritious. Shrimp is more a treat and should only be offered as a treat. This time of her life should be 50-70% veggies now. Also once a day is better and use the 2/3's rule for the protein side and veggies say red lettuce a piece the size of her shell is good.
2/3's rule // if the head was hollow (not neck to) what will fill that 2/3's space on the protein side. Some use the whole hollow head size , not me . With veggies every day ! It's better to under feed than over feed for her health. Turtle hide health problem very well even to a Herp Vet.
Any pictures , does you non -human friend have a name ?