General Care Discussion :: Drastic Changes for Old Turtle

[twinkie]

I thought maybe since she had never had it she was used to it being cold but apparently when given a choice she wants warmth lol. I would've thought naturally they liked cold water. I am not sure the temperature. We bought one of those thermometers that stick to the side so we will know and can adjust it accordingly. Are those ok or is there a better kind of thermometer? We keep our house at 70 during the day and 68 at night but I'm not sure what that would mean the water would be.

[steve]

Yes, the time sounds OK. A little adjustment during basking is normal, what are the basking area temps? Do you have a water heater? Have you tried a veggie clip? I'd still cut down pellets, you have to play a little hard ball.

[twinkie]

The basking area thermometer is reading 82 but that's about 6 inches from the center of the light. It's in the corner of the area. I don't have a water heater but I can get one if i need to. I tried a veggie clip and she hasn't eaten any of it yet. She also hasn't eaten her cuttlebone.

[steve]

Is she eating anything?

[twinkie]

She eats get floating sticks but not a huge amount. I tried to give her floating treats and she eats them but not immediately.

[steve]

That's a good sign. Are there any other problems?