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Post Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 8:49 pm   not so new owner, just found this sight

ive had my turtle shelly for ages, i just found this place and found out that they needed alot more care than we were giving. i feel so bad that we've been mistreating him for so long and not even knowing it!!!
i dont think theres any good way to tell your mom that your turtle needs a new tank twice the size of the old one...
just wanted to introduce myself! i have always loved turtles and was beyond thrilled when i got a check to get one for christmas when i was eight. so we brought home shelly, who has been a great buddy of mine ever since! i want to learn all i need and more about water turtles, i want to give my little friend more than the second rate care he's been getting for so long. im an open book, feel free to fill in the pages!!!
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Post Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:01 pm   

Welcome! How old is he? Do post pictures of him and your set up. We'll be glad to "pick it to pieces" Just teasing. Yes, we'd love to help. :)
Who ever said turtles were slow?
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Post Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:04 pm   

Hello and welcome! Don't beat yourself up over the care you gave.

I'm new to the boards and turtles so won't be much help to you. Though I know the people here are willing to help.
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Post Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:08 pm   

hear he is!!
http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn54 ... 0_3387.jpg
http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn54 ... 0_3389.jpg
http://s301.photobucket.com/albums/nn54 ... 0_3390.jpg
i dont have the faintest clue how old he is, but hes no baby turtle. 5 inches long, and i just found out he might get bigger! i also found out that he's not even a res, but a western painted turtle. turns out its not just hermit crabs that petstores are clueless about.
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Post Posted: Thu Sep 11, 2008 10:30 pm   

Image
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Thought I'd make them into images for you :wink:
~Christi
1.0 RES: Mikey R.I.P.
1.0 Het for Albino Red Tail Boa: Kaa ~adopted out
0.0.1 Northern BTS: Petri ~now a well-loved class pet
1.0 Am. Staff Mix: Brutus R.I.P.
1.0 German Shepherd: Pax
1.0 Husband: Will
0.1 Daughter: Lily
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Post Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 12:09 am   

Welcome! Your turtle looks familiar :)
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Post Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:19 am   

thanx!!! yea, i never could figure out how to get the picture itself on there. how did you do that?
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Post Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 11:30 am   

Welcome! Shelly is a very nice looking turtle. And like LorJ said, don't feel bad about how you've been taking care of him; he looks like he's been getting along just fine. It's great for you that you found this site and want to learn how to care for your turtle better!
1 RES, Piper
1 YBS, Michelangelo
2 gerbils, Annie and Maple
2 tetras, Leonin and Perotin
2 longfin danios, Cloud and Flash
1 blue mystery snail
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Post Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 12:54 pm   

zenalisa wrote:thanx!!! yea, i never could figure out how to get the picture itself on there. how did you do that?


There's a link in Steve's signature that shows you how to do it :wink:
~Christi
1.0 RES: Mikey R.I.P.
1.0 Het for Albino Red Tail Boa: Kaa ~adopted out
0.0.1 Northern BTS: Petri ~now a well-loved class pet
1.0 Am. Staff Mix: Brutus R.I.P.
1.0 German Shepherd: Pax
1.0 Husband: Will
0.1 Daughter: Lily
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Post Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 4:17 am   

lol. yep Steve! This is the one! Zenalisa, Steve is the one that help ID your turt! Welcome Zenalisa, I'm glad you decided to join!!!! These people are awesome!!!!
1 Male RES, 16 yrs. "Krueger"
1 Female Central American Wood Turtle
2 Dogs
3 Cats
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Post Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 2:19 pm   

thanx for showing me this sight mzkitty! its great!
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Post Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 2:54 pm   

take the gravel out yo tank!!!!!!
2 RES Squirtle and Screw..
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Post Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:03 am   

The turtle looks great for supposedly not being taken care of good enough. Looks like you're doing good so far!
1.0.0 RES-Slash
1.2.0 Cat-Abby/Cali/Nemo
0.1.0 Yorkie-Lucie
1.0.0 Jack Russell Terrier-Cooper
I have lots of ideas! Trouble is, most of them suck!
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Post Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 7:39 pm   

Welcome!
TurtleLover_S&B,

Squirt & Bubbles!The cutest turtles you've ever seen!!
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