Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:47 am
Just thought that I would give everyone and update and say thanks!
"Turtis" is doing well. He is growing quickly and very active. While he doesn't swim with his back legs ( they kinda dangle behind him), he does use them to climb onto rocks and they seem to function normally. I wonder if he just doesn't use them because he couldn't when he was first introduced to water and so is accustom to not using them?.?.
He also has two 2 fantail goldfish in his tank ( that can hide in the rocks in the corners) but has never made a pass at them - he did take a bite at the small pleco though....
He isn't fast enough just using his front legs to get them and he is well fed with pellets and veggies so maybe he doesn't see the need to work too hard.
Anyway - I wanted to post an update and say thanks! He is a happy turtle and my daughter in thrilled. It looks like next spring/summer we are are considering installing a pond/area for them (we now have 3 turtles at home) to go outside as everyone is outgrowing their tanks....
And I know where I can come for info and help when we decide to do it! I understand that that is a whole new ballgame!
Take care everyone
Michelle
