Other Turtle Discussion :: how can i get my RES to be less skittish?

[steve]

How far away is the lamp? Can you post a picture of the setup?

[Callipepla]

sorry i didnt respond sooner, ive been really busy D:
heres a picture of his tank. sorry about the quality, all i have is my phone

[steve]

The tank looks OK for now, is the basking area on the left corner?

[Callipepla]

yes, thats his little basking area. it is completely above water at its highest point, but its hard to tell in the pick. he gets up there fine, too. i find him basking all the time, only to fall back into the water and swim away when i catch him X)