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Question about Willy *Updated* Willy has passed away
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Wed Mar 21, 2007 6:19 pmby Rickiew04
Ok, so today, Willy was acting as he has been(basking all the time). But for the past couple hours, He's been sitting on the bottom of his tank. I haven't seen him go to the bottom in a week, let alone sit down there like he is. Everytime I look at him he is in a different spot, but isn't moving. If tap on the tank, and he moves. Could he be sleeping down there? If so, he's never done that before. Does this sound like a good sign, or bad?
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Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:20 pmby SpotsMama
Hard to say. It may be a good sign that he's moved around some. Any other changes?
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Wed Mar 21, 2007 11:44 pmby Rickiew04
Well, I'm sorry to report that Willy has died. I came home tonight and found him upside down on the bottom of his tank. He was a fighter, and lived longer than he should have. I did all I could for him.
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Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:38 amby camee1991
RIP Willie... That's so sad
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Camee
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Thu Mar 22, 2007 3:29 amby SpotsMama
How sad! Willy was such a fighter and you were doing everything that could be done. Sometimes it's just not meant to be. Take comfort in the fact that you gave him the best possible chance.
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Thu Mar 22, 2007 11:15 amby pumpkinsherbet
oh no, i'm sorry to hear that!
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Thu Mar 22, 2007 12:58 pmby xsavingsaturdayx
Damn, im so sorry. You did all you could do save his life...sometimes these things just, happen.
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Thu Mar 22, 2007 2:46 pmby industrial_girl_2000
OMG, I just saw your post & I am so sorry to hear this news! You are a very caring owner & did all your research. I hope you will try again soon with another baby.
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Fri Mar 23, 2007 1:07 amby Rickiew04
Thanks everyone!!! I do plan on getting another baby when school gets out in about a month. I just don't have time to clean everything and get it ready again. I was wondering, does anyone know of a good place to get a healthy hatchling around the Detroit area? Industrial_Girl_2000 I see that your from Farmington Hills. I'm from the Canton area. Do you know of any good places to go?
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Fri Mar 23, 2007 4:33 amby SpotsMama
Here's a good site with a list of turtle rescue organizations. Maybe there's one near you.
www.turtlehomes.org
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Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:48 amby mkoby
I am so sorry for your loss!
After my first turtle passed away, Industrial_Girl_2000 met me at a petstore and helped pick out Rascal who is doing excellent! We went to a store in Roseville called SeaWorld. Our biggest concerns were how they were kept and signs of growth.
If you would like to adopt a RES I know there is a reptile rescue in MI. I think it is in Bay City.
Good luck!
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Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:03 amby VelvetAlley
Damn. Sorry to hear it man.