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Post Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 10:22 am   turtle wont bask on new dock

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Post Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 1:30 pm   

They're just getting use to the change.
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Post Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 2:07 pm   

Have you looked over this page? www.redearslider.com/basking.html
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Post Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 6:06 pm   

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Post Posted: Sat Oct 11, 2008 11:41 pm   

Have you checked the temperature on the new dock? It should be around 90 degrees. If your turtle won't bask at 90 degrees, try raising it to 92. Some like it hotter.

You say she hasn't wanted to bask for awhile - how long exactly is that?
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Post Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:23 pm   

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