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My new babies.

PostPosted: Sun May 05, 2013 10:10 am
by forhorsmn
These are my two little RES. My wife named them Thing 1 and Thing 2. They are both the size of a silver dollar.

This is the initial setup. I'll be upgrading it soon.
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Here is a shot of them in the basking area together. I thought it was strange because everything I've read says they should be housed alone.
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This is Thing 1 hanging out near the filter...
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and Thing 2 heading up to the basking area.
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Re: My new babies.

PostPosted: Sun May 05, 2013 6:13 pm
by ataraxiamb
So sweet! Your set-up looks great. How can you tell them apart?

Re: My new babies.

PostPosted: Sun May 05, 2013 10:06 pm
by forhorsmn
If you look at their shells the yellow stand out a little more on Thing 2. On Thing 1 it's a little darker.

Re: My new babies.

PostPosted: Tue May 07, 2013 3:13 am
by steve
Very cute! The patterns on their plastrons are also unique like fingerprints when they're just hatchlings.

Re: My new babies.

PostPosted: Tue May 07, 2013 6:27 am
by forhorsmn
Is this the pattern you're talking about Steve?
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Re: My new babies.

PostPosted: Tue May 07, 2013 4:56 pm
by steve
Yes, though RES will loose those patterns over time.

Re: My new babies.

PostPosted: Tue May 07, 2013 6:22 pm
by slider_keeper
I really like that pattern, your tank looks very nice, as well:)