I'm a new RES owner in the city of lights of Hong Kong. I just wanted to introduce myself and my brand new buddy SAMMY LING LING
I've read a few posts on this message board as well as the general care section... i think this site is AWESOME!! I think SAMMY likes it too, particularly the feeding section as i've been trying to follow it and my buddy seems to be enjoying his meals (well most of them anyway - still not keen on veges but he's young - his carapace is about 1.5 inches - how old is that actually?) I noticed that pics are enjoyed here so i'd like to share a few. But first a bit of history.
My previous girlfriend had a turtle which she kept in a little plastic container. Seeing the poor little fella had no room to swim (at that time i thought all turtles were mostly aquatic - i learnt more once i read a bit about them) i decided to get her a small tank for her pet. Anyhow, we parted (myself and the girl) and i mentioned to my family that i was keen on getting a turtle as a pet. Time went by and last Xmas day (2006) my family gave me a tiny little turtle for Xmas as a present. He came in a little container with a floating log. After much agonizing my beloved sister found him (her??) a name. It's a long story but the name stuck. So here he is (my Xmas RES - born into my fam on Xmas day 2006) - SAMMY LING LING!!!
He is currently living in a 260 litre tank with 3 basking spots, UVB lights, several live freshwater plants, 5 guppies and 20 gangster fish (i don't know the species - but they're a mob of scallywags). Please give plenty of tips on how i can make his environment more comfortable and natural - this is all new to me but i must say i'm thoroughly enjoying it. I'd love to upload some pics but not sure how - will do once i've figured it out - nighty night....
