Yep, you guessed it! These came from the same home as my Spiny Softshell turtle "Timmy". They where just going to leave them in the house they moved out of, I figured I would wind up with them some time or another. Anyway, now I have to build another aquaterarrium, ya me....woohoo!!!
They are 10 years old and about 8" long. They got them for their kids and they lost interest years ago. Poor fitters were neglected for a long time!!!
They had no UVB, no basking light, no proper nutrition so I have my work cut out for me. Some people shouldn't own a pet.
They are 10 years old and about 8" long. They got them for their kids and they lost interest years ago. Poor fitters were neglected for a long time!!!
They had no UVB, no basking light, no proper nutrition so I have my work cut out for me. Some people shouldn't own a pet.
Oh Lord! I hear ya! ? But I'm sure you can get them back on the right path. ?
You remind me of ME! Lol! Either adopting or being adopted BY a critter. ?
-Dee
I will never understand what makes people think it's okay to just leave animals when they move or evacuate. I'm grateful for people like you who can and do save them and give them a better life!
Do you have any idea how long I spent searching google for a BD known as a "Florida Red Bellied Cooter"? (I missed the 8" length part the first time through...)
I mean, I don't care personally, but there is a forum for Turtles and Tortoises :lol:
Do you have any idea how long I spent searching google for a BD known as a "Florida Red Bellied Cooter"? (I missed the 8" length part the first time through...)
I mean, I don't care personally, but there is a forum for Turtles and Tortoises :lol:
Hey! I only this week found all those other forums, they are sorta hidden. ? Growing up in Florida it didn't even occur to me that someone wouldn't know what 'cooters' are. ? Thought it funny you were looking for some strange BD. ?
-Dee
I have been working on a new home for "Archie and Edith" because they had been living in a small space for so long. I had plenty of 1/2" Lexan out in the shop so I built them a new 42" x 22" x 24" aquatic living space. All built from scratch. Ah Ha!!! No leaks!!!
That is beautiful, and I love the name choices. Once again I envy your skills.
I'll assume due to their age(s) you're positive about their sexes. Do you need to add accommodations for future egg-laying?
That looks great! ? So much better than pet store tank!
I feel for ya though, they are messy critters for sure! Lots of cleaning to be done on the regular. Get the best filtering system you can afford. I still had to put my 50gal squat in the tub every other week for a full scrub down. Much younger then. Lol! But I loved the 3 I had, each one with its own disposition and personality. Had them for 7 yrs. They were pretty amazing. I gave them to a girlfriend who had an 8 yo daughter that just adored them and would come visit every week. ? since I had to move out of state I knew they'd be cared for.
Enjoy those crazy critters! I sure did mine. ?
-Dee
That is beautiful, and I love the name choices. Once again I envy your skills.
I'll assume due to their age(s) you're positive about their sexes. Do you need to add accommodations for future egg-laying?
That looks great! ? So much better than pet store tank!
I feel for ya though, they are messy critters for sure! Lots of cleaning to be done on the regular. Get the best filtering system you can afford. I still had to put my 50gal squat in the tub every other week for a full scrub down. Much younger then. Lol! But I loved the 3 I had, each one with its own disposition and personality. Had them for 7 yrs. They were pretty amazing. I gave them to a girlfriend who had an 8 yo daughter that just adored them and would come visit every week. ? since I had to move out of state I knew they'd be cared for.
Enjoy those crazy critters! I sure did mine. ?
-Dee
Thank you and, yes, they are messy!!! I have one of the best filters ever made that I used on my larger aquarium years ago (285 gallons). I have a Diatom Filter that I am going to try on it and see how it works. And how often I will have to do it.