General Care Discussion

Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 3:56 pm **has my turtle gone mad?**

i was just sitting here quietly, and i hear all this splashing, and i look over and she's crazily flailing her arms and legs, splashing around, swimming against the glass. is this something to worry about?

Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 4:02 pm

They do that a lot. She's probably trying to get your attention. More likely she's probably begging you for food!

Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 4:09 pm

She wants food..if you already fed her then there is no need to feed her more, you wouldnt want to overdo it and feed too much!

But seriously, dont they act like you NEVER feed them?...

My mom always tells me "eddie, feed those poor things..they acts like they never eat"

me, "i fed them this morning!" :roll:

Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 4:09 pm

yea she always begs...but this was a bit much lol she went nuts!

Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 4:11 pm

It sometimes makes me feel guilty..but I learned to control the urge to feed them more than they should eat.

Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 4:13 pm

she just did it again but this time she wasnt even on my side of the tank. its kinda worrying me...its not how she begs

Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 4:15 pm

How big is she?

Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 4:16 pm

probably around 2 inches. i havent measured her

Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 4:18 pm

I was going to say that there was a possibilty that she might be gravid. But I think that is very very unlikely for obvious reasons.

Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 4:20 pm

i...have no idea what that means lol

Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 4:23 pm

xsavingsaturdayx wrote:It sometimes makes me feel guilty..but I learned to control the urge to feed them more than they should eat.

Exactly how I feel.I feel so bad for not feeding

Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 4:24 pm

gravid = pregnant, carrying eggs

Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 4:25 pm

ice, what it means is that you're turtle probably needs to lay eggs. But since yours is so young, that's obviously not the case. :lol:

Mine does the same thing as yours when he's begging for food.

Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 4:29 pm

hmm ok. i guess its just begging then. its not really normal for her but i guess she's learning new tricks lol
thanks

Posted: Tue May 15, 2007 4:36 pm

keep an eye on her and make sure she's eating. If you notice other strange behavior feel free to post here and let us know if you're worried.

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