The people next door bought me a RES two months ago. I had told them a story of how I had a mud turtle every summer when I was a kid.
Actually I didn't want a turtle, but what could I say to them? They were so joyful in giving it to me and I acted joyful in receiving it.
Now--I love this little thing--2" round and her name is Lucille. She swims over to see me every morning when I walk past her tank and she loves for me to gently scrub her little back with a soft toothbrush. I clean her tank every other day and feed her in another tub while I clean. She seems to love it.
I am so glad to find this site because, as you all know, a RES takes a tad more care than a regular, run of the mill mud turtle from a creek.
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