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Stressed out?

PostPosted: Tue May 30, 2006 1:35 pm
by Rush
I find Rush sometimes swimming frantically against the glass, sometimes bonking his nose and stuff... is this normal? Also, how often is a turtle supposed to poo? I don't see much stool in the tank whenever I go out to clean it. Is this normal? I appreciate the help! Thanks!

PostPosted: Tue May 30, 2006 1:58 pm
by TNTurtles
this frantic swimming could be something a lot of turtles do when they see you....its called begging for food. lol.

PostPosted: Tue May 30, 2006 2:52 pm
by jenaero
There's also a good chance he's eating his feces. Gross but harmless. Either that or the filter got it.

PostPosted: Tue May 30, 2006 3:05 pm
by missibsu
How old is Rush, and what is the gender? This is nesting season, and it could be a sign of wanting out of the tank to nest. If it's a boy, then I guess that possibility is a no go, lol.

PostPosted: Tue May 30, 2006 7:56 pm
by Rush
Rush is three years old, and she/he's not big enough to know the gender quite yet. Besides, Rush swims againts the glass all year round. xD

PostPosted: Tue May 30, 2006 9:21 pm
by missibsu
Just checking! You never know. lol. Mine like to go wild here and there and bump the glass too. Right now I know I have a female, and not really looking to forward to this nesting thing...but whatever it takes, lol.