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New RES owner
Posted:
Sat May 17, 2014 9:19 pmby Steph162
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.
Re: New RES owner
Posted:
Sun May 18, 2014 11:48 amby steve
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?
Re: New RES owner
Posted:
Sun May 18, 2014 1:17 pmby Steph162
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
Re: New RES owner
Posted:
Tue May 20, 2014 9:10 amby steve
Glad to know he's starting to settle in. What's his setup like? At 4", have you confirmed the sex?