General Care Discussion :: Identify my turtle please...

Taking care of your turtle's overall health.

Post Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:01 am   

Here is a link to more information on shell care and shell rot. I think i would take her to
a herp vet to determine what is on the shell. If it is some form of rot or infection this
link would help:

http://www.turtlepuddle.org/health/shellrot.html

Ok I have to admit - they are so cute, I have found a new favorite turtle!! :)
Mom to:

1 RES - Tuck
3 Cats - Max, Theo, & Smokey
Lots of mollies and platies
1 Pleco - Spot
1 brand new betta
AND
2 very wild and creative 6 year old humans!
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Post Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 12:13 pm   

You should name her Smiley. She has the biggest grin on her face.
Who ever said turtles were slow?
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Post Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:10 am   

Thank you so much to everyone who helps me to identify my turtle! I also do some research and yes.. she is Malayan Box Turtle a.k.a Ambonian... huhuhu...

Chrisbarnett - It is a box turtle, I also tot the same turtle as Tenodera but a bit different. Anyway thanks to you cuz I search some links from your blog which Austin Turtle Page.. great site.

Mat012 - Yes, definitely I want to keep her~! she so cute dorrhh...

Crackerlady2007 - Thanks for the idea~! Its been 1 week I keep on thinking what should I named her.. and I think Smiley quite OK.. but let me think some other names..
*Kiki & Riri ~ 2 Female RES 5' - I lost Riri
* 2 Yellow Bellied Slider - One left
* 1 Chinese Golden Thread Turtle - Lost
*Yellow ~ Female Malayan Box Turtle
*Macho Kitty ~ 12 years male DSH Cat - RIP Feb 2012
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Post Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:13 am   

Owh ya, I know she is different than RES.. I dunno what should I feed her.. currently she eat what my RES eat.. the Nutrafin Pellets, Krill and lettuce..

Mat012 - As you mention earlier, this species is worm eater.. what kind of worms?
*Kiki & Riri ~ 2 Female RES 5' - I lost Riri
* 2 Yellow Bellied Slider - One left
* 1 Chinese Golden Thread Turtle - Lost
*Yellow ~ Female Malayan Box Turtle
*Macho Kitty ~ 12 years male DSH Cat - RIP Feb 2012
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Post Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 9:48 am   

This is from http://www.turtlepuddle.org/cuora/caresheet.html

Waxworms? I am not familar with them - but here is the full text.

Feeding: In diet, at least, the Malayan is somewhat like other box turtles--omnivorous. However, aquatic plants provide the main food source for C. amboinensis in the wild. Provide a variety of greens 'n veggies, some fruits, mushrooms and an occasional waxworm or cricket. "Gut loading," or feeding nutritional plant matter to the worms or crickets before offering them to the turtle, improves the quality of this food source. Use a good supplement, formulated for turtles, to assure proper nutrition. (Supplements are not needed daily if the animal is feeding well and is provided with an excellent variety.) Malayans prefer to feed in the water, if the water is warm enough. Aquatic plants and greens can be provided in the pond or aquarium at all times. Feeding in a sink or plastic tub away from the aquarium will make cleaning easier. Healthy, well-nourished turtles do not require large feedings on a daily basis. One or two substantial feedings per week should keep your turtle happy and active without risking overfeeding. It is a good idea to keep cuttlebone, or some other high calcium food, available all the time. (Please note: turtles should not be fed spinach, rhubarb or parsley as these are high in oxalic acids, which can cause calcium deficiency.) There's more diet information at The diet dilemma. Also see my set-up page for more on feeding. A list of good foods for turtles can be found here: What Should I Feed My Turtle?
Mom to:

1 RES - Tuck
3 Cats - Max, Theo, & Smokey
Lots of mollies and platies
1 Pleco - Spot
1 brand new betta
AND
2 very wild and creative 6 year old humans!
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Post Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 3:20 am   

Owwhh alrite~! thankx Mat012.. I think what I already give her is enough for the healthy diet. thanks again~! maybe once a week I'll feed her the waxworm. aight~!
*Kiki & Riri ~ 2 Female RES 5' - I lost Riri
* 2 Yellow Bellied Slider - One left
* 1 Chinese Golden Thread Turtle - Lost
*Yellow ~ Female Malayan Box Turtle
*Macho Kitty ~ 12 years male DSH Cat - RIP Feb 2012
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Post Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 10:30 pm   

I love that turtle. :D IT has awesome coloring, and looks like it's always smiling. Awesome turtle!
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Post Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 10:43 pm   

what a beutiful turtle!!!
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Post Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 12:37 am   

totally jelouse! :) she's beautiful
~amy

Rolo- Female RES 3-4 years ~ lives away from home now :(

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Post Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:25 am   

hehe.. thank you for the compliments~!
*Kiki & Riri ~ 2 Female RES 5' - I lost Riri
* 2 Yellow Bellied Slider - One left
* 1 Chinese Golden Thread Turtle - Lost
*Yellow ~ Female Malayan Box Turtle
*Macho Kitty ~ 12 years male DSH Cat - RIP Feb 2012
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