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Post Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:52 pm   Hello

hello me and my lovely girlfriend just received a RES which we think is a male its shell is about 5 inches long we decided to name him Mikey due to its my favorite ninja turtle but in case it turns out to be a girl well change its name to Mika, We're both new to having a RES shes had alot of reptiles growing up me I'm more of a dog and cat person so this is a new learning experience for me so any help would be greatly appreciated


P.S. I'll try and take a picture of Mikey as soon as i get a chance

Update -> i finally got to take a few pictures of Mikey and found out that he is 3 years old and a male my gf asked the person who had him before us his shell is finally turning back to dark green when we received him his shell was brownish with dry spots on it we've been putting vitashell on him twice a week and checking him everyday so far he seems alot happier no biting loves swimming around and basking on his turtle ramp and his floating island

i have a question at the age of 3 how big should he be and when does he stop growing he's 5inches now hes in a 29 gallon right now he doesn't seem to mind it i know the rule for every 1 inch should be 10 gallons im trying to figure out how big of a tank i should get him so in the long run i wont have to upgrade again any help would be greatly appreciated

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Leo (7 inch) boy
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Post Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:58 pm   

Welcome to the forum!
Tracie
1 2yr male RES Buddy
1 fat female cat Missy
1 fluffy male cat Joey
1 husband Kyle
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Post Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:31 pm   

Welcome!! :D
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Post Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 11:14 pm   

welcome! i had never had a turtle either until mine a few months back and they suck you in real quick...lol. they're awesome...have fun!
1 Male RES, 16 yrs. "Krueger"
1 Female Central American Wood Turtle
2 Dogs
3 Cats
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Post Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 8:47 am   

You can tell if its a boy if it has long front nails and a tail that looks the size of his neck. Girl turtles have short nails and a short tail. Welcome too (almost forgot to welcome you) :)
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Post Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:06 am   

Welcome fellow New Yorker!
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Post Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2008 12:36 am   

hey welcome. like little cakes said "welcome fellow new yorker!"
pets: 1 res

male: bought around a cold day in march 2008. stubborn yet also helpful
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