Re: Non-eating Turtles
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Oops! Sorry about that. Mistake noted.Yes I tried Vickie’s advice but none was eaten. Did it for one week. Now, everyday I place them in a separate container and drop the fish food pellets. After about 15 to 30 minutes none of the pellets are being eaten, so I place the turtles back in the ‘turtlearium’ and discard the water. I do it everyday despite them not eating. Hoping one day they’ll get hungry enough I guess.Yes, you’re right. I had only one at first. The other was found 2 days later. Smaller in size compared to the first. By the way, the first turtle seems to have seriously injured its hind legs. I’m unable to find a turtle vet around.I’ll try all the choices you suggested for food. Thank you Stephen. Sharon—– Original Message —-From: Stephen & Candace Chew
Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games.Hey sharon,– I dont really know anything about this breed of turtle you have but..- one thing that goes all around with most turtles is you need to keep the water at a certain temp.- if a turtle is too cold that will make them not have much of an appetite!– like I said I dont know about this type but make sure your water temp is warm enough for them– mabey that could have something to do with it??– good luck!- –Heather — Sharon Teoh
Thanks Heather. I do bring it out into the sun everyday and I only bring them back in at night. Cos its really hot during the day and it gets quite cool in the night.Upon observation they take turns standing in the sun and moving into the shade, but more of the former. I did read that I could buy an incandescent light bulb or heat lamp and install it directly above to provide supplemental heat. Is putting them out in the sun sufficient or do I have to resort to a lamp? ( @ @ ) ***-o00o-(_)-o00o-*** Carpe Diem!!! —– Original Message —-From: heather polechio
The temps in Thailand are warm enough year-round to not require a lamp unless you use the air-conditioner. -Stephen C — In diamondbackterrapins@yahoogroups.com, Sharon Teoh
Sharron,- wow well I didnt realize that you were in thailand!- You know what I will say is …. do some research and find out what the ideal temp is for them and purchase a thermometor that you can put in the tank and just keep an eye on it to make sure they are at the right temp.- If it is not staying warm enough you can buy a heating element for the water- as far as the lighting goes- direct sunlight is great – it means they are receiving all of the proper vitamins the sun releases for good health– but if you do ever need to use indoor lighting make sure you get a lamp (bulb) that has UVA AND UVB rays. Alot of these lamps do not have both – and its important they receive these.– — Heather — Stephen Chew
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