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Post Posted: Sat May 17, 2014 9:19 pm   New RES owner

Only have had our new turtle about 24 hrs. He is basking a lot and hasn't ate yet. I figure he's just getting used to his new home. However I am worried because his eyes are closed while basking but now look pretty dry. Should I mist him with water to help out? I'm trying not to disturb him much and don't want to just dunk him in the water.
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Post Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 11:48 am   Re: New RES owner

Welcome to the forum. They usually have their eyes open and are alert when basking. Looking a bit dry is usually OK. How big/old is he?
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Post Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 1:17 pm   Re: New RES owner

Not sure how old but shell is about 4in. He did pretty good last night. As soon as we turned lights off for bed he was swimming around and slept most of the night in the water :)
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Post Posted: Tue May 20, 2014 9:10 am   Re: New RES owner

Glad to know he's starting to settle in. What's his setup like? At 4", have you confirmed the sex?
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