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Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 12:42 am

how do you know he doesnt like being alone? RES are solitary creatures, they prefer to be alone...everyone on this site would agree that one turt is enough, and if you get two, you are taking a chance with aggressive and must be prepared to have a complete seperate setup. and even if you dont see them being aggressive doesnt mean it doesnt happen. No one watches their turt 24-7. I agree with eddie, it must be taken to a vet, and it looks like an aggressive turt bite.

Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 12:53 am

i am taking her to a vet, but i have to wait till Monday, cos the vet isn't open on Sunday, and the one that is, isnt taking in new clients at the moment. I've seperated the little one before but she went a lil' bilestik it was sad.

Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 1:09 am

I have three turts too and I can't see keeping them together much longer, (maybe another year). I think I could handle two if I get a 150+ gal tank. But three in a 90 gal just won't last, not enough space.......

Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 1:22 am

hey, are "eskimo kisses" a sign fo agreesion or wut?

Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 1:32 am

I'd say no. Fluttering can be interpreted as aggression, but not always, its also a sign of mating.

Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 2:00 am

ew lol. sorry for my immaturity, im only 16. lol

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 11:33 pm

hooney....

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 5:35 pm

who me?

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:05 pm

What did the vet say?

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:21 pm

Ugh its beginning to make me mad! theyre not taking in any new people right now, i was ready to cry!

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:26 pm

Then take him somewhere else, that turtle needs to be seen. It's cut/burn/or whatever it is, is probably infected. With infections, the earlier you treat it: the cheaper and faster it will take, as well as its chance of survival will sky rocket.

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 7:27 pm

If the vet you contacted isn't taking any new patients (a herp vet would do this?), then try to find another one. It would be good to separate the one turtle for now.

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:06 pm

ive been rubbing neopsirin on her though for now,while i find a vet and it seems to be improving.

i thnk she might have strached herself cos i saw her swimming earlier and she would rub her nails on that part

Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:51 pm

hey, anyone know how to make money...i need some to buy a bigger tank and stuff...but im only 16 and people wont hire me becuase well they dont think i have enough experience.

Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 4:36 pm

Baseballchik138 wrote:a lot of people have been telling me to seperate them, but too be honest with you, the little one doesnt seem to like being alone, they like seem so used to each other.

If there is aggression, then separating them is the only practical option. If it was an injury/bite, then its necessary. If is an infection, then they should be separated anyway. If one is being treated, it should be separated from the rest.

Its a hard thing to do but its in the best interest of your turtle(s).

As for money, Kristin mentions the Feb 07 issue of Jane has some ideas. I haven't looked at, but it's worth looking into it.

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