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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Sea turtle Vitamin A injection | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: in the place where I work, we are rearing green and hawksbill sea turtles as part of our ... A: I'm afraid I can't really be of any help to you. My experience is with pet tortoises and turtles, ... | |
| Inactive RES | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: I have two Red Eared Sliders. They are both around 1 year old and i still don't really know their ... A: RES tend to be real food hogs, and they can become overweight, sometimes so much that they can't ... | |
| Inactive RES | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: I have two Red Eared Sliders. They are both around 1 year old and i still don't really know their ... A: If your turtles are a year old, they're probably around 3" or so. You need a bigger tank. A 20 ... | |
| turtle | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: i am going to buy a turtle starter kit for two juvenile turtles is a 32 x 14 x14 big enough for it. A: Without knowing the species or size of the turtles, it's hard to give you a really accurate answer. ... | |
| turtles envierment | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: i need to know what a turtles enverment is and it needs to be out in the wild A: I'm afraid I can't possibly answer your question without more information. I would need to know the ... | |
| box and wood turtles | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: Can box turtles and wood turtles live in the same enclosure providing the enclosure is big enough ... A: While wood and box turtles have overlapping ranges in the wild, they wouldn't necessarily come into ... | |
| Cuts | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: I have a four year old Red-foot tortoise. He is about 4 years old and 4 3/4 inches. He is in a long ... A: I suspect that the cut or damaged area is actually related to how you're keeping him, so let's ... | |
| Turtles | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: I recently rescued a turtle on the street and i am wondering what i could do to make it be more ... A: Because you live in Australia and I'm not very familiar with the species or laws there, I think you ... | |
| My baby aquatic turtle's eye swelling | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: Ms. Jeannie, My 4 month old (i think) male aquatic turtle has developed swelling around his yes, ... A: but have been keeping tortoises for some years and know the ins and outs of aquatic turtle keeping. ... | |
| Common Map Turtle mysterious death | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: I brought home two baby common map turtles (4 inches long)almost a month ago. I picked out the two ... A: You need to raise the basking bulb. 100 degrees is too hot, and if it's too hot the turtle may end ... | |
| My baby aquatic turtle's eye swelling | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: Ms. Jeannie, My 4 month old (i think) male aquatic turtle has developed swelling around his yes, ... A: Turtles can't be sexed until they're mature, so either your turtle isn't really a hatchling, or it's ... | |
| box turtle | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: I got 2 box turtles that my friend had for 16yrs. They were fine at first but now they are lethargic ... A: You need to completely change how you're keeping them. I cannot believe that your friend was able ... | |
| closed eyes in my sulcata | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: My sulcata's eyes are closed she is approximately 9 yrs we got her from a tortoise rescue she weighs ... A: It sounds like you have her set up well and eating a good diet. I would just verify that your ... | |
| Cleaning tank safely from calcium and lime | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: I have an approximately 6 inch, 6-7 year old female African Side-Neck turtle named Lucy. She is so ... A: Calcium build-up can be a problem if you live in a hard water area. You can use white vinegar to ... | |
| red eared slider turtle | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: i just bought a red eared slider turtle yesterday and realized it only has 2 front legs and 1 back ... A: Turtles can get along just fine with only three legs if they're otherwise healthy. The bigger ... | |
| Turtle Eggs | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: When I went to turn the light on my female painted turtle's habitat I noticed vase shaped white ... A: Turtles can lay infertile eggs even without breeding, like birds do. If there isn't a nesting area ... | |
| White Dot at Eye of my Turtle | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: Namaste, I Have a malaysian Turtle (Female) she had a White Dot at the Left Eye ...........Pls Help ... A: From your description, I really can't say what the problem is with your turtle. If you can post a ... | |
| whats wrong with my turtle | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: A few days ago one of my turtles bit the other one on the nap of the neck and now the place where he ... A: If you can post a picture I can take a look and see how serious the injury is. You may be able to ... | |
| Tortoises | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: My parents once bought 2 tortoises(male and female) for me when I was a child and I left them in ... A: I don't know the exact climate of Northern Italy, but when days shorten and the temps drop, ... | |
| Tortoises | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: My parents once bought 2 tortoises(male and female) for me when I was a child and I left them in ... A: I had to laugh when I read what your mother said about tortoises rarely breeding. Under normal ... | |
| found turtle | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: I found what looks to be a painted turtle in South Florida. It was in the parking lot. I live next ... A: I'm not sure how cold it is in Florida, but in most areas turtles are hibernating now. You may have ... | |
| Inactive turtle | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: Ive maintained the water temp around 90 f..Ive tried feeding him cabbage green beans and raw ... A: Your water temperature is MUCH TOO HOT. It needs be about 75 degrees, with a BASKING (land area; ... | |
| Regestering California Dester toruis | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: I have a California Desert Tortoise that was given to me from a friend of my who has had a breading ... A: Flashing is normal, but if the penis doesn't retract and remains outside the body for a prolonged ... | |
| Regestering California Dester toruis | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: I have a California Desert Tortoise that was given to me from a friend of my who has had a breading ... A: This link will tell you what you need to do: http://tortoise.org/general/permit.html. If you have ... | |
| Common Map Turtle mysterious death | 1/9/2012 |
| Q: I brought home two baby common map turtles (4 inches long)almost a month ago. I picked out the two ... A: A 4" map isn't a baby; I'm guessing the pet store told you that because they seem to have a thing ... | |
| My 2 turtles | 1/7/2012 |
| Q: Coriander(Cilantro), Peas, Special floating type fish food that has shrimp in it and some kind of ... A: It's really important to know exactly how to care for a pet before you get it, so you don't run into ... | |
| spieces of my turtle | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: jeannie i just want to ask i have a turtle and i do not know its species so plz tell about my ... A: For future reference, please know exactly what species you're getting and how to care for it ... | |
| Russian Tortoise Questions | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: my name is Miranda and i recently bought a Russian Tortoise. The pet store said that he is anywhere ... A: The first thing I should tell you is to not rely on anything the pet store told you. Their advice ... | |
| General terrapin supplies | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: I just need some general advice on some things for my yellow bellied slider terrapin, Atlas. I'm 16 ... A: I'm sorry to be slow in answering your question. I'm usually quite prompt, but with the holidays ... | |
| Turtle has a change in the color of feces | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: My red eared slider has had a change in the color of its poo It has always been greenish but now is ... A: I really can't tell you exactly what's causing the change--it could possibly be due to a change in ... | |
| sick tortoise | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: my tortoise is trying to poop but when she tries to it looks like her insides are coming out but it ... A: Mature males will often "flash" (show the penis), but usually at that point they're also mature ... | |
| Turtles... Info | 12/27/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if by any chance you know of someone in the Las Vegas, NV area that might be able to ... A: Unfortunately, it is very difficult to find good homes for RES. They are way too easy to get as ... | |
| R.E.S. is lethargic | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: One is two the other is just over a year old. The tank temp is around 80, and they're fed once a day ... A: You need to make some significant changes to how you're keeping your turtles, and then you should ... | |
| sick tortoise | 12/25/2011 |
| Q: my tortoise is trying to poop but when she tries to it looks like her insides are coming out but it ... A: Your tortoise may have a prolapse or possibly a bladder stone. Please take her to a reptile vet as ... | |
| tortoise | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: i am having this tortoise ( red-ear slider ) for around 9 years alrdy, her size is about 16cm. she ... A: A red-eared slider is a turtle (aquatic), not a tortoise. Don't allow vets to give vitamin ... | |
| HELP MY TURTLE ! | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: OK I'VE BOUGHT 2 RED EARED SLIDER TURTLES A FEW MONTHS AGO. ONE OF THEM EATS ALOT AND HAS GROWN A ... A: I'm afraid not. The symptoms you describe sound like pneumonia/upper respiratory infection, and ... | |
| HELP MY TURTLE ! | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: OK I'VE BOUGHT 2 RED EARED SLIDER TURTLES A FEW MONTHS AGO. ONE OF THEM EATS ALOT AND HAS GROWN A ... A: It sounds like your turtle may have pneumonia. Please take it to a good reptile vet right away, ... | |
| my star turtle is not pooping since a week | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: hey ! My star turtle's rectum popped out a week ago ,we took him to the vet ,he did the needfull ... A: I'm glad to hear your tortoise is doing better now. To answer your questions: 1) Yes, they do ... | |
| Russian Tortoises | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: I bought a pair of male russian tortoises today. I got a 40 gal terrarium and all the accessories. ... A: My specialty is Russian tortoises (I have kept them for a number of years, hatchling to adult). ... | |
| about the health of my tortoise | 12/15/2011 |
| Q: actualy my tortoise got sick it's shell was broken in to small pieces.they are in white colour it is ... A: I'm sorry, I'm not a vet and can't prescribe medication, nor can I give you specific medication ... | |
| red ear slider turtles | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: I have 3 of the red ear sliders. One is about 6 or 7 inches long that someone gave me and the other ... A: You can't release them, because captive turtles that are released into natural waterways can ... | |
| my star turtle is not pooping since a week | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: hey ! My star turtle's rectum popped out a week ago ,we took him to the vet ,he did the needfull ... A: It takes a long time for food to move through a tortoise's gut, so if your tortoise wasn't eating ... | |
| baby sulcata | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: I just ordered 3 baby Sulcata tortoises from Tortoise Supply. They are about 2 inches in length. I ... A: I'm really glad to hear your tortoise is doing better. That's great! It's really untrue that adult ... | |
| baby sulcata | 12/4/2011 |
| Q: I just ordered 3 baby Sulcata tortoises from Tortoise Supply. They are about 2 inches in length. I ... A: First of all, get them out of the tank. A 40 gallon tank is much too small for three hatchlings of ... | |
| Is this a red ear box turtle? | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering what kind of box turtle this is. she was give'n to me from a friend that could no ... A: I really do think it's a Mexican box turtle. They are no longer available in the pet trade, but ... | |
| Is this a red ear box turtle? | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering what kind of box turtle this is. she was give'n to me from a friend that could no ... A: There's no such species as a red-eared box turtle. I'm not absolutely sure from the picture (and ... | |
| Red Foot Tortoise | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: I purchased 2 Red Footed Torts about 6 months ago. Have followed all guidelines and specs and have ... A: I could help better if you gave me information on how you're keeping them. Not all the information ... | |
| guide for my turtle-tuty | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: i have a Indian Roofed Turtle (Pangshura tecta (juvenile)) for last 4yrs. i rescued it from a cruel ... A: Please read my original reply. Keeping him near a window won't give him UVB or provide a proper ... | |
| eating | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: hey i have 1.1/2 year star tortoise...he eat only cucumber and hibiscus...i try to feed him ... A: Hibiscus is a good food, but your tortoise should be eating other greens. Cucumber has almost no ... | |
| painted turtle,yellow/green eyes | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: We have two painted turtles,a 4 year old and a 2 year old.The 2 year old has a layer of yellow/green ... A: The problem is likely due to several factors, all of which can be corrected. First, the tank you ... | |
| RED FOOT TORTOISE | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: NOT REALLY A QUESTION, BUT A LESSON FOR ANYONE THINKING TORTOISES ARE DUMB OR SLOW. I'VE WRITTEN TO ... A: Tortoises are adept escape artists, as you've found out. They can dig, climb, and push their way ... | |
| Lighting needs of razorback musk turtles | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I have two new and very small razorback musk turtles. I have two other turtles in the tank, so I ... A: You didn't say how big the tank was, but if at all possible I'd just set the musk turtles up in ... | |
| guide for my turtle-tuty | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: i have a Indian Roofed Turtle (Pangshura tecta (juvenile)) for last 4yrs. i rescued it from a cruel ... A: The picture didn't show up, but the primary problem is likely that your turtle isn't getting any ... | |
| not having food | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: hey i'v bought 2 start tortoise..they are 1 1/2 year old..one is male and other is female...i want ... A: I'm afraid I can't help you anymore than I already have. I'm not a vet, and even if I were, I ... | |
| eating spam | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: hey i'v bought 2 start tortoise..they are 1 1/2 year old..one is male and other is female...i want ... A: I gave you some care information in the links above. Read them over carefully and make sure you ... | |
| eating spam | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: hey i'v bought 2 start tortoise..they are 1 1/2 year old..one is male and other is female...i want ... A: If the tortoises are really only a year and a half old, they're immature and not old enough to sex ... | |
| Red footed tortoise | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: A friend recently gave my son 2 red footed tortoises. I have done as much research as possible and ... A: I'm afraid you'll have to make some significant changes to their habitat, though. I'll do my best ... | |
| Turtles | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: My painted turtle has a lump on the side of his head. and it looks all pink on the tip of it.it also ... A: If it's in the area behind an eye, it's probably an ear abscess. In any case, you need to take your ... | |
| red eared slider skin growth | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: I have a red eared slider that i have had for 3 years (but is 6 years old. It was given to me)It has ... A: The most likely cause is a fungal infection--this is especially true if your turtle is in a tank ... | |
| red eared sliders | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: My turtle is about four inches long and is in a 55-70 gallon tank. I think she might not get more ... A: A female RES can be up to 12" long, so you should plan on eventually getting a larger tank (100+ ... | |
| My two Red Eared Slider Turtles Wont Eat! | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: I have two little red eared slider turtles that are both approximately 5 to 6 inches head to tail. ... A: I'm going to link some care information for you below. Read it over carefully because it'll be more ... | |
| Is my turtle dead? | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: I put my pet turtles in the sun for 2 hours and now they are not moving, one turtle has a small ... A: Turtles cannot take direct, hot sun for very long without fatally overheating. If you put them ... | |
| Help! | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: I am looking to buy a 1-2 inch turtle, I pre-bought a 10 gallon tank and it came with a top that has ... A: I really can't help you too much without knowing what species of turtle you plan on getting, but one ... | |
| Mojave Desert Tortoise | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: I need to know how I'm doing, and what I can do to improve, and also a minor medical question. I ... A: The sneezes/noises you've been hearing probably aren't due to a respiratory infection if you're not ... | |
| Mojave Desert Tortoise | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: I need to know how I'm doing, and what I can do to improve, and also a minor medical question. I ... A: Rather than bringing your tortoise inside, I would keep him outside all the time. You can set up a ... | |
| red ear slider injury | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I found the turtle about 2 years ago so I'm unsure of the age but was told it is male. His shell is ... A: A torn toenail isn't the end of the world, so don't worry. What I would do is take him out of the ... | |
| female red ear slider age7yrs. | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: my female slider is seven,and i have had her for 5yrs.She laid eggs 2yrs ago,in her 80gal aquarium ... A: Now I get it! When you first said "she is the only one," I thought you meant "She's the only one of ... | |
| female red ear slider age7yrs. | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: my female slider is seven,and i have had her for 5yrs.She laid eggs 2yrs ago,in her 80gal aquarium ... A: A female turtle can retain sperm for several years, and will do so if laying conditions aren't ... | |
| Baby yellow belly slider gender | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: Please don't tell me to go to the vet or something, but is there any way that i can tell if my ... A: No. All turtles look female until they're mature, so you'll have to wait a few years to find out. ... | |
| question about health of my tortoise | 9/17/2011 |
| Q: he has been very inactive the last week, his eyes are closed and i can't stimulate him to open them, ... A: Lack of appetite and lethargy can be caused by being kept too warm or too cool, dehydration, or ... | |
| tortoise identification | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: This little guy was found crossing a four lane highway. Can you tell me what he is? I have lots of ... A: This is an easy one! It's a Russian tortoise, although I can't tell what sex it is from your ... | |
| swollen bottom... | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: . my poor little 5 year old red foot desert tortoise has a swollen back end. He is acting fine. ... A: Redfoots are tropical tortoises, and if you've been keeping yours as a desert tortoise he may be in ... | |
| Hermann's tortoise | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: I have a male Hermann's tortoise that I rescued 4 yrs. ago. He was in very bad health when I ... A: The shell is living tissue, so if you try to do anything to it you will cause him pain, and of ... | |
| Red Eared Slider & African Side Neck | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: Why does my RES turtle seem to yawn when he is basking? We recently lost another one who did so ... A: Yawning and stretching the neck out are classic signs of a respiratory infection--the yawning is ... | |
| My Turtles water keeps foaming | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old painter turtle. he's the size of the palm of my hand. i got him right out of his ... A: You didn't give me any specifics on your tank, but the likelihood is that the tank is too small and ... | |
| star tortoise | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: I have an indian star tortoise, about a year old. It was attacked by a rat a few days ago( I managed ... A: Unfortunately, if there was damage to the shell or tissue, your tortoise really needs to see a vet ... | |
| Soft Shell Turtle | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: My turtle is 4 inched living in a Aquarium 2 ft long by 1 ft wide by 1.5 ft high with water fill to ... A: Since you didn't give the exact species of your turtle, I can only give you some general ... | |
| Baby Yellow Belly Turtle | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a baby yellow belly turle no bigger than a quarter. I have had it about two months. I had it ... A: You need to make some significant changes to your turtle's habitat. Your turtle's lethargy and lack ... | |
| Red eared slider help | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: Jeannie ....I own a red eared slider here in India..i have been keeping it as pet since 1 and half ... A: Eye problems and lethargy are very often due to problems in how the turtle is being kept, so I would ... | |
| Red Eared Sliders with anal problem | 8/27/2011 |
| Q: ******I put all my questions at the end of this email.****** Information: I have two baby red ... A: To answer your main question, it's his penis and not a prolapse. A prolapse wouldn't go back in ... | |
| Russian Tortoises' social needs | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: I have owned 2 male RT's for 14 years. They live separately because of terrible fighting. Until a ... A: Russian tortoises are solitary in the wild, so no, they don't need interaction with other tortoises. ... | |
| Eggshells in water? | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: One day I discovered these white broken egg shell-like pieces floating around in my turtles (RES) ... A: It sounds like your turtle laid eggs in the water; an RES will lay in the water if there's no land ... | |
| Herman Tort. | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: Hope you can help . Mr 3 year old Herman seems to have gone back into hibernation, He woke up the ... A: It's definitely not hibernation or estivation. In the UK, a Hermann's tortoise kept outside really ... | |
| doubts regarding my indian star tortoise | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: i live in India n more precise in Mumbai the temperature here ranges from 27-35 degrees Celsius. got ... A: Tortoises can excrete both liquid waste (urine) and urates, which are usually white and can range ... | |
| turtles (Florida) | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: There's a pond behind my condo and every morning I fee some ducks and the Mud turtles (they love ... A: Please don't feed the turtles bread or cat food. Turtles don't process grains, soy, etc. well, and ... | |
| Turtle attack on his best friend | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: This past year I was given a large female Red slider ( 10 inches) with her friend goldfish. Two ... A: You're projecting human emotions onto your turtles. They don't have friends in the sense that ... | |
| Pinkish worms in my red eared slider's poop | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: So just two days ago i saw a little worm looking thing float across my red eared sliders tank. At ... A: If you actually saw worms in your turtle's poop, then he probably has a pretty good infestation. ... | |
| tortoise identification | 8/19/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me identify my tortoise. It was found by Kaiser High School in ... A: It's a sulcata (Geochelone sulcata), an African species. You should make every effort to find the ... | |
| red eared sliders | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: can red eared sliders breed without hibernating A: Jacob, Yes, they can. But PLEASE think long and hard before you breed RES. They are a throwaway ... | |
| Sulcata tortoise | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: My question is Do you know anything about pyramiding shells? My sulcata's shell is starting to and i ... A: No one really knows the exact reasons for pyramiding, but most feel that there's a relationship ... | |
| Cages | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I wanted to know if I can use a deep plastic bottom like part of a small animal cage and then build ... A: The person at the pet store didn't know what they were talking about, and you should be able to get ... | |
| Lighting and digging | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I just bought two russian tortoises they were with each other when purchased one is digging. There ... A: First off, you need to find a better enclosure for your tortoises. The tank size you have is much ... | |
| i need help identifying my tortoise | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: I gat this tortoise in China and i'm having trouble identifying the specie... can you please help me ... A: Sorry, I have family from out of town this week, so I haven't been online. I'm not positive about ... | |
| IDENTIFY TURTLE | 8/1/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE WHAT LOOKS TO BE A BOX TURTLE, BUT, THE SHELL DOESN'T HAVE A HINGE ON THE BACK YET IT HAS A ... A: I can't tell you for sure what the turtle is without a clear picture of it, but box turtles don't ... | |
| Desert tortoise weight loss | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: I own a registered male California desert tortoise approximately 25 years old. He came out of ... A: I would take him to a vet who is experienced with desert tortoises. He should have a fecal exam and ... | |
| turle's pregnancy... | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: i have bought a red eared slider turtle (female). her name is gangster. i have heard that they lay ... A: Your turtle is far too small to lay eggs. In fact, it's too small to tell if it's male or ... | |
| My red ear slider is sick | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: I'm Kate my RES have a RI (respiratory infection), what should i do for first aid if i am still ... A: If your turtle has a respiratory infection, it needs a course of antibiotics. The typical ... | |
| thought baby painted turtle died | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: This morning i woke up to find my turtle floating in the water with a limp neck and his eyes closed. ... A: The lethargy, stretching the neck out, and opening the mouth are symptoms of a respiratory ... | |
| Red-footed tortoise | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I have had a mated pair of red-footed tortoises for many years. I have had one clutch of eggs that ... A: Eggs can be produced about 4-6 weeks after mating activity begins, but that's just a ballpark ... | |
| box turtle egg | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: We bought a male Russian Tortoise in December of last year and kept him in an indoor aquarium. ... A: There's quite a few issues here that need to be addressed. So, first, the egg. No, it's unlikely ... | |
| issues with my tortoise | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: I have had a Russian Tortoise for almost two years now and I'm concerned with multiple things. First ... A: The bad news is that you need to make some significant changes for your tortoise's well-being; the ... | |
| George our ornate box turtle | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: Last question I sent was on how to deal with 2 males and George our female ornate. Right before we ... A: Those boys! Anyway, George might be a bit of a butthead because he woke up recently and it's ... | |
| Could my turtle have an eye infection? | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: Me and my friend found this little turtle one day, its about the size of half dollar. We took it ... A: I agree it looks like a painted turtle, and if you're in Michigan it's probably a midland painted. ... | |
| female turtle attacking male turtle | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: we have had 2 red eared slider turtles for approx 2 months 1 male and 1 female, they are approx 5 ... A: If she caused significant injuries and continues to be aggressive towards him, I would be very ... | |
| Hurt Turtle | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: I live in an apartment complex where my lanlord keeps her two large endangered tortoises. I am sorry ... A: If they're large tortoises, the most likely species is sulcata, which are endangered in the wild but ... | |
| Could my turtle have an eye infection? | 7/17/2011 |
| Q: Me and my friend found this little turtle one day, its about the size of half dollar. We took it ... A: If you post a very clear close up picture, I might be able to ID it for you. Where do you live? ... | |
| Tortoise | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: Our desert tortoise we got 2 years ago was attacked by a dog that got in our backyard. Now the left ... A: You need to take your tortoise to a vet. The shell is living tissue, and dog injuries have a high ... | |
| my star tortoise is sick | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: ya its a Reptile Spiral Compact Fluorescent UVB Lamp.....but he is not eating anything grass or ... A: PLEASE READ THE CARE INFORMATION I LINKED FOR YOU. Everything you need to know to keep your star ... | |
| my star tortoise is sick | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: ya its a Reptile Spiral Compact Fluorescent UVB Lamp.....but he is not eating anything grass or ... A: The compact fluorescents don't really give off any UVB. See if you can find a ZooMed Powersun, a ... | |
| my star tortoise is sick | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: my tortoise is sick .... i made a small house for him.i give him green vegetables for eating...and ... A: Antibiotics aren't going to help because he doesn't have an infection. What kind of UV bulb are you ... | |
| my star tortoise is sick | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: my star tortoise is sick. Always sleeping for 2 days without eating - Eyes is always sleeping, ... A: Your tortoise is seriously ill. A soft shell means that it's been getting improper care for a long ... | |
| Could my turtle have an eye infection? | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: Me and my friend found this little turtle one day, its about the size of half dollar. We took it ... A: It would help if I knew what species your turtle is. You should have left it where it was, or put ... | |
| What do baby painted turtles eat and do they need land? | 7/14/2011 |
| Q: I just found this turtle yesterday up at my dad's house and my mom said i could keep it but the ... A: Please return the turtle where you found it. Since you really don't know anything about turtle ... | |
| my baby red striped slider turtle won't eat | 7/11/2011 |
| Q: just 1 day ago i got these baby red striped slider turtle the size of a 50 cent coin. I have these ... A: The first thing you need to do is make sure you have your hatchlings set up correctly. I'll put ... | |
| Herman tortoise mating | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: My 5 year old herman male tortoise is having a good go at mating with my other 5 year old female ... A: Male tortoises do seem to go through the motions at times without actually completing the act. As ... | |
| Box Turtle | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: we have a box turtle that has been coming to a puddle that fills with rain. It is a pretty large ... A: Don't bother trying to make a nest for the eggs. At this point they're not viable, if they were ... | |
| Trying to figure out what type of turtle we rescued and how to care for it. | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: We found and rescued a turtle on the side of the highway today. It is around the same size as a CD, ... A: I'm afraid your picture didn't enlarge much so I can hardly tell that it's a turtle, let alone what ... | |
| Swollen foot on my baby Murray turtle | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: My turtle has a swollen back foot. I can't seam to see his nails, but maybe because his little toes ... A: Unfortunately swelling like that is indicative of a pretty serious infection, possibly septicemia, ... | |
| red ear turtle | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: is my red ear turtle a girl or a boy A: You didn't give me any information to go on, so I'll just give you information so you can sex your ... | |
| terappin turtles | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: what is the incubation period for terapppin turtle eggs ? i have a nest in my yard A: I'm assuming you mean diamondback terrapin, since they're native to your state. The incubation ... | |
| red ear slider | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: Good morning, last night while cleaning our turtles home we noticed that he is leaning more on one ... A: Do you mean that he's tilted (lopsided) while in the water/swimming? That's a typical sign of ... | |
| Whats wrong with my tortoise | 7/4/2011 |
| Q: My tortoise hasn't been eating or drinking for a while. she also hasn't gone to the bathroom and she ... A: The pics didn't go through. If you post back and set it to *private*, I'll give you my email and ... | |
| Whats wrong with my tortoise | 7/3/2011 |
| Q: My tortoise hasn't been eating or drinking for a while. she also hasn't gone to the bathroom and she ... A: I can help, but I need a lot more information. First, what species is your tortoise, and how ... | |
| Baby painted turtle | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: We just got a baby painted turtle 5 days ago. I changed his water in his tank today and also ... A: I would suspect a fungus infection, since you didn't have a filter until recently. Water quality is ... | |
| box turtel egg | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: My box turtle just lay it's egg this is the first time I want it to hatch but... I don't know how ... A: If your box turtle is living in an outdoor pen (and in Texas it really should be living outside all ... | |
| Red Eared Slider - skin issue | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: Jeannie! I see you're not the aquatic turtle expert, but I'm hoping you could help/guide me to some ... A: I can't really say what the problem is without seeing it (can you post a really clear picture?), but ... | |
| African sideneck with res | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: I have an african sideneck who is roughly 4" in diameter and have someone who wants to give me two ... A: I wouldn't try keeping them together. For one thing, you need to consider their needs when they ... | |
| George our ornate box turtle | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: As we discussed last year, George our female ornate went into hibernation under a bush in late Oct. ... A: Well, I'm really glad that George survived the winter. That's great news. An 8 month hibernation ... | |
| fluttering? | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I have one western painted and one eastern painted turtle. They are a little over 2 yrs old. Why ... A: Although turtles can mature faster in captivity than in the wild because food availability is ... | |
| Wheezing | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: I have been taking care of a Sulcata Tortoise for the last three years and he has been in the best ... A: Can you tell me more about how you have him set up? Wheezing can be a sign of a respiratory ... | |
| Red Foot Tortoise | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: My Red foot ate a piece of Cypress mulch today when he was outside. Do I need to be concerned? I ... A: Probably not. It's not unusual for them to ingest small pebbles, bits of bark/sticks, etc. and they ... | |
| Snapping turtle and painted turtle | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: I'm only 15 years old, but I've been studying/researching aquatic turtles for 5 years. 5 years ago ... A: I know it's hard to wait, but when you're an adult and settled in your own home you'll be able to ... | |
| Snapping turtle and painted turtle | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I'm only 15 years old, but I've been studying/researching aquatic turtles for 5 years. 5 years ago ... A: You do need to get that painted turtle out of the 20 gallon tank--it's much too small for anything ... | |
| RES water preferencese | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a RES who perfectly normal in other behavior except he does not enjoy being in warm water, ... A: The water should actually be in the 75 degree range, give or take a couple of degrees. If it feels ... | |
| Snapping turtle eggs | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a female snapping turtle laying eggs in a flower/shrub area in our backyard. How many eggs ... A: How lucky! I would love to have a turtle nest in my yard (only one native species here, and no ... | |
| Sulcata and Leopard Tortoise | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: Currently our Sulcata hatchling... Enclosure: 10 gallon tank Substrate: "Repti Bark" Heat: Basking ... A: Yes, playsand from Lowe's or Home Depot. It comes in 50 lb. bags. You'll need two coir bricks for ... | |
| Sulcata and Leopard Tortoise | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: Currently our Sulcata hatchling... Enclosure: 10 gallon tank Substrate: "Repti Bark" Heat: Basking ... A: You need to make a few changes to your sulcata enclosure. First, a 10 gallon tank is much, much too ... | |
| Lethargic red ear slider | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: My RES is usually very energetic,always alert and swimming around the tank. He was always using his ... A: I can't really say what's wrong with your turtle, but often when they become lethargic like this ... | |
| tortoise | 6/11/2011 |
| Q: my tortoise has got red patchs on his shell at the back rhey only came today it looks like blood ... A: You need to get your tortoise to a good herp vet as soon as you can. What you're describing is most ... | |
| My RES | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: My RES female is 6 to 8 inches long fron the shell and is acting differnt. She won't go in the water ... A: If she's digging with her hind legs then she's digging test nests and needs to lay. If you provide ... | |
| is my red eared slider pregnant?! | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: We have 5 red eared sliders in a large tank. we know for sure that 1 of them is a male because we ... A: Typical signs of being gravid are restlessness (constant motion and attempts to escape from the ... | |
| Is the way my turtle sleeping normal? | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a box turtle who is about 18 years old. He usually sleeps and spends most of his time under ... A: It's pretty common for them to bask with all their limbs out, and they do look dead when they do it, ... | |
| pained turtle | 6/5/2011 |
| Q: i have a painted turtle i feed her (female)(i named her carmin)oranges,apples and lettce, is that ... A: I'm afraid you're giving your turtle a very poor diet, and the issues she's having are more likely ... | |
| Musk Turtle - Bloodworm | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: I have just purchased a musk turtle. All the tank setup is great. I was just wondering how many ... A: Bloodworms are OK on occasion, but don't overdo them. Depending on the size of the turtle, you can ... | |
| My Turtle is like a zombie | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: It wont move. He is a alligator snapping turtle i had him for a year and yesterday he was fine, but ... A: Unfortunately there's not much I can do to help. This is why it's not a good idea to keep illegal ... | |
| what kind of turtle | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: hi my mom was just driving and we saw a turtle and i wanna know what kind of turtle is it and if i ... A: If you post back with a very clear picture of the turtle attached (take the picture from the side, ... | |
| they are so diffrent | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: I have 2 baby red eard sliders and one eats everything and loves to bask while the other just hides ... A: Especially with hatchlings, it's vitally important that they be in a proper setup. That means ... | |
| Box Turtle | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: I have noticed that one of my box turtles has lost its point on its beak. Is there a concern for ... A: The beak will wear down naturally from eating tough foods. There really shouldn't be much of a ... | |
| Found a turtle???? | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: sorry i couldnt do another follow up but heres another pic. i really dont wanna put it back in the ... A: Time is the only thing that will get it over being defensive, but sometimes wild turtles never ... | |
| Found a turtle???? | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: sorry i couldnt do another follow up but heres another pic. i really dont wanna put it back in the ... A: I can't find your original post, so I'm not sure of the background. The picture's really too blurry ... | |
| introducing a new turtle | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: We have a 3 toed box turtle that we have had for over a year named Turdy. We think he is a male ... A: Turtles and tortoises aren't as sophisticated in their reactions to other animals and situations as ... | |
| baby turtles | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: We found these baby turtles in our backyard. They had just hatched. We live in Kansas. Do you know ... A: I'm not an aquatics expert, so I can't say for sure, but could be a slider, which are native to ... | |
| Baby Painted Turtles appearing | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: Today is Sunday, May 15, 2011. Two days ago we found a very small, and we thought perhaps. newly ... A: It's fairly typical in cold weather areas for hatchling turtles to overwinter in their nests (I know ... | |
| SLEEPING RED FOOT | 5/14/2011 |
| Q: IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE I'VE TALKED TO YOU. MY RED FOOT, "BOBBER" SLEEPS ALL THE TIME. BEING YOU'VE ... A: I've forgotten how old Bobber is now, but you can definitely get her outside if the temps are above ... | |
| Sulcata tortoise diet | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: I have tried for many months to try to ween my tortoise off his romaine lettuce diet and onto a ... A: Romaine can be addicting for tortoises, but since it's not very nutritious you're wise to get your ... | |
| age of my red eared slider turtle | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: we have a red eared slider that we got about 3 months ago, from a family who rescued it at about 2 ... A: There's no real way to tell age unless you know when the turtle was hatched. At 7 inches, she's ... | |
| yellow bellied terrapins (turtles) | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: i have two yellow bellied terrapins both about 1 year old. one female, one male i have a large tank ... A: Why do you think your turtle has worms? As I said, it would be unusual for them to be visible to ... | |
| yellow bellied terrapins (turtles) | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: i have two yellow bellied terrapins both about 1 year old. one female, one male i have a large tank ... A: Are you sure what you're seeing is worms? Typically they are very small and only seen under a ... | |
| help | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: he also don't know any thing he said me to search about septicemia treatment . so i am asking for ... A: If your turtle is still alive I don't think she has septicemia, because septicemia is rapidly fatal ... | |
| my RESgot bitten by a swarm of ants & now swollen on the legs & now its swiming tilted and not eating pls HELP.... | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: i left my red eared slider in its basket at night and wen i woke up next day late.... it was covered ... A: I'm afraid I really can't help much on this. You need to take your turtle to a vet for treatment if ... | |
| yellow bellied terrapins (turtles) | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: i have two yellow bellied terrapins both about 1 year old. one female, one male i have a large tank ... A: Don't panic. It sounds like the plants had pond snails on them or possibly another small aquatic ... | |
| Desert Tortoises | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: my kid has tortoises (don't know what exact species, maybe Gopherus addassizii,light brown, popular ... A: What your daughter has is a sulcata, which grow to be very large. Desert tortoises are illegal to ... | |
| my turtle don't want to eat!!! | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: I juste bough a baby red eared slider turtle its been 3-4 days and she refused to eat I tried to ... A: I just answered this same question for someone else, so I'm going to cut and paste my answer to ... | |
| Feeding small turtle | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: Someone gave me a very small (about the size of a half-dollar) turtle, green, green striped head ... A: Turtles have species, not breeds the ways dogs and cats do because they're not domesticated animals. ... | |
| Eastern Box Turtle Respiratory Issues | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: Jeannie, I'll do my best to follow the instructions you have posted. I have a few Eastern box ... A: OK, here's a few contacts for you. Unfortunately I was not able to find any vets in either Apex or ... | |
| Eastern Box Turtle Respiratory Issues | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: Jeannie, I'll do my best to follow the instructions you have posted. I have a few Eastern box ... A: Really hardly anyone ever follows my instructions, but it does help to have as much information as ... | |
| gr8 news | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: i have some gr8 new, the medicine did work !!!!! thank God i'm so glad i put it yesterday as i told ... A: I'm not certain what the redness or spots are, but it could be from the heater or from bumping his ... | |
| about diet and exact environment which i should create for her | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a female turtle,jingo.i don't know the exact breed but i was told that she is an American ... A: I can't give you exact information without knowing what species (not breed; turtles are wild animals ... | |
| SLEEPING RED FOOT | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE I'VE TALKED TO YOU. MY RED FOOT, "BOBBER" SLEEPS ALL THE TIME. BEING YOU'VE ... A: I'm glad to hear she's eating well now. Those little bugs are probably some kind of soil mite and ... | |
| SLEEPING RED FOOT | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE I'VE TALKED TO YOU. MY RED FOOT, "BOBBER" SLEEPS ALL THE TIME. BEING YOU'VE ... A: Some redfoots are more active than others. I have one that is always out and about, and another ... | |
| Snapping noise | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: My red eared slider keeps making this snapping noise. He's never done it before but for a couple of ... A: Yawning/gaping, along with wheezing and other noises, can mean a respiratory infection, and I ... | |
| Redfooted tortiouse | 4/18/2011 |
| Q: and i have a tortoise... lately he has been making some weird noises and sneezing... i was just ... A: It would help if you could tell me specifically how you're keeping your tortoise. Redfoots require ... | |
| gr8 news | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: i have some gr8 new, the medicine did work !!!!! thank God i'm so glad i put it yesterday as i told ... A: That's great to hear. I doubt the medication is doing it, because he wouldn't have taken in enough ... | |
| RES health problems symptoms | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: i was sending u questions last night and searched for a while now here are all symptoms : sneezing ... A: Are you putting the medication in the tank, giving it orally, or with an injection? Sorry, I wasn't ... | |
| Box turtle | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a box turtle that is about 8mths old. He/she lives indoors with a sibling turtle. They live ... A: It sounds like your boxie has a respiratory infection. Symptoms are lethargy, lack of appetite, ... | |
| RES health problems symptoms | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: i was sending u questions last night and searched for a while now here are all symptoms : sneezing ... A: If you can't find the antibiotic you'll just have to give him the best care you can and hope for the ... | |
| RES health problems symptoms | 4/14/2011 |
| Q: i was sending u questions last night and searched for a while now here are all symptoms : sneezing ... A: Yes, those are all symptoms of respiratory infection/pneumonia. He does need antibiotics. There is ... | |
| small RES always sleeping | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: i have 2 RES one is small and the other is medium size both same age 6 months old.. the small one ... A: I don't know that I can help too much with the antibiotic. The one that I know for sure is safe and ... | |
| small RES always sleeping | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: i have 2 RES one is small and the other is medium size both same age 6 months old.. the small one ... A: Turtles can't really cough because they don't have diaphragms like we do. If you mean that your ... | |
| Sick RES | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a two female Turtle of almost 4 year old. One of them is Sick and weighing 400 gms. She is ... A: It sounds like your turtle has a respiratory infection. Symptoms would be lack of appetite, ... | |
| Salcata tortoise problem | 4/10/2011 |
| Q: I found a tortoise that I believe to be a baby salcata tortoise. I didn't have a lid on its aquarium ... A: I applaud you for wanting to do your best for your tortoise, but I'm afraid you need to make some ... | |
| red footed tortoise | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: We have a redfooted tortoise for eight years. We got him as a baby. He is amazing. He loves our ... A: Many tortoises will become used to people and even follow them around, but redfoots in particular ... | |
| hyper red eared slider turtle | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: she is swimming around like crazy and trying to climb out of the tank especially when we are in the ... A: Check your temperatures just to make sure things aren't too hot or too cold. Restlessness can also ... | |
| yellow belly turtles | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: We have them in a 15 gallon tank, with a light and platform. My question is this- what can we do ... A: This is why it's really important to think things through before getting pets. Your turtles can ... | |
| box turtle | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: my box turtle was seen by a vet and was given vitamin injection and given vitamin for a month she ... A: Unfortunately your vet should not have given the vitamin injection. Vitamin deficiencies are easily ... | |
| russian tortoise | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: Our tortoise has had a runny nose. Is this normal? A: No, it's not normal at all. There are two things that could be going on. One is a respiratory ... | |
| tortoise behaviour | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: I bought them off my friend as a gift for my children for xmas and up until the past 2wk everything ... A: I suspect the big tortoise is a female and may be gravid and ready to lay. Females will become very ... | |
| gopher | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: Can I house my 6 year old female gopher tortoise with a Russian tortoise? A: See my answer to your other question. Short answer is no, mixing species is not a good idea. ... | |
| my red eared slider | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a baby red eared slider and he wont open his eyes i need help i think he is sick and i dont ... A: You didn't say how long you've had your turtle, but unfortunately they are usually raised under ... | |
| CONSTIPATION | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A 6 MONTH OLD RED FOOT TORTOISE THAT HASN'T POOPED FOR GOING ON 5 DAYS. I JUST GOT HER 3 ... A: Only feed her once a day, and when she's a year old either cut back to every other day or feed less. ... | |
| Red Eared Slider | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: I just bought a red eared slider from Petsmart today (3-26-11) and he seems to be sick. He's bee ... A: Sometimes it can take them a few days to adjust to a new environment, but if your turtle is ... | |
| Russian tortoise sick? | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: I have a russian tortoise that I got from the humane society. They do not know how old she is ... A: If your tortoise has developed red spots on its shell, you need to see a good herp vet. I can't ... | |
| Turtles | 3/22/2011 |
| Q: i found a turtle in my yard and i need to know what kind it is it bus a circle shaped shell and it ... A: I really can't tell you what kind it is based on that description. It may be a box turtle, but ... | |
| small RES always sleeping | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: i have 2 RES one is small and the other is medium size both same age 6 months old.. the small one ... A: If your turtles started out the same size and one has grown more than the other, it may be eating ... | |
| red footed tortoise | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I have had my red footed tortoise for about 6 months and recently she started eating poorly. I just ... A: Stretching the neck out is one sign of respiratory infection--others are runny nose, wheezing, and ... | |
| red footed tortoise | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: It has been two weeks since I acquired my red footed tortoise. I simply cannot get her to eat any ... A: I'll go through your questions one by one, since you have a few of them. :) First, if she hasn't ... | |
| my red-eared turtles | 3/17/2011 |
| Q: jeannie i wanted to know how many turtles can i have in one tank? They are still baby's and i just ... A: How many RES do you have? Two or three hatchlings could be kept in a 20 gallon tank short term, but ... | |
| malasian turtle(soft shell) | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: my Malaysian turtle is not eating food and his shell is soft. i give him turtle pellets for feeding ... A: Once a turtle's shell has gone soft it is usually in very bad shape. I really need more information ... | |
| red eared slider | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a RES about 3inches long and I will sometimes leave him to bask under sun for about half an ... A: If you're putting him out in the sun in a glass tank or other small, enclosed container without ... | |
| behavior | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: I understand that you have limited knowledge of aquatic turtles. I'm trying to find info about the ... A: Is your male mature? Are you seeing any other behavior along with the biting--specifically, is he ... | |
| Terrapin | 3/11/2011 |
| Q: My terrapin has an air bubble on the side of his head, what can this be? A: At a guess, it could be any number of things, but if it's located behind the eye it's most likely an ... | |
| sulcata | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: I have a young sulcata tortoise and for the last week it has not pooped i gave it pumpkin filling ... A: It would be helpful if you could give me more information about how you're keeping your tortoise and ... | |
| CONSTIPATION | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A 6 MONTH OLD RED FOOT TORTOISE THAT HASN'T POOPED FOR GOING ON 5 DAYS. I JUST GOT HER 3 ... A: The lack of activity could be cause for concern, although some RFs are just more active than others. ... | |
| sideneck turtle | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: I just got a African sideneck turtle, I have her in a 50 gallon tank I bought a heat lamp, log, and ... A: Make sure there's a temperature difference between the water and basking area. If the water is too ... | |
| tortoise | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: i have just got a horse field tortoise tried him on every fruit and veg and the only thing he eats ... A: It's very important to get him on a good diet, and just about everything you've offered him so far ... | |
| infections with star tortoise | 3/6/2011 |
| Q: since last day i observed some white tiny worms about 2mm in my star tortoise feces. i think its ... A: Anamika, If you can actually see worms in the feces, there is most likely a very heavy parasite ... | |
| water turtles | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: the other day i found a white shell like thing at the bottom of the tank i was just wondering what i ... A: It would help if you could be more specifc, and also if you could post a picture. What species of ... | |
| CONSTIPATION | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I HAVE A 6 MONTH OLD RED FOOT TORTOISE THAT HASN'T POOPED FOR GOING ON 5 DAYS. I JUST GOT HER 3 ... A: Tortoises have very slow digestive systems, so if your tortoise hadn't been eating for a few days ... | |
| tortoises | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: We breed legally in Brazil three species...geochelone carbonaria, geochelone denticulata and ... A: Hatchlings do have fairly soft plastrons that will harden as they mature, so unless the plastron is ... | |
| where to buy? | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know how much Repti Bark to buy for the bottom of a 50 gal for my Russian Tort.? I ... A: I buy it at a local nursery/farm supply store (not a big box store). Pet stores will also have it, ... | |
| Repti bark quantity?? | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I would like to know how much Repti Bark to buy for the bottom of a 50 gal for my Russian Tort.? I ... A: Rather than repti-bark, I would use a 50/50 mix of coir (aka bed-a-beast or ecoearth) and playsand. ... | |
| turtle | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I have two Indian tent turtles about 2.5 inch.how long they live without water??pls reply me. A: I'm not sure exactly what you're asking. This species is aquatic, so they need water for swimming, ... | |
| injured tortoise | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: my friends dog got hold of there young tortoise and he did a job on the under shell just under the ... A: If possible, the wounds should be flushed daily with something like nolvasan or betadine (diluted to ... | |
| my horsefield tortoise | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: im really worried about my tortoise because he is blowing bubbles out his nose... i rang the reptile ... A: Well, I'm afraid you did get some very bad advice on care and I would avoid taking any more advice ... | |
| my horsefield tortoise | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: im really worried about my tortoise because he is blowing bubbles out his nose... i rang the reptile ... A: You were given bad advice. An upper respiratory infection in a tortoise can't be left alone because ... | |
| tiny res turtle not eating,not active and not growing | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: i have had this tiny res for about 4 months. he hasn't been eating lately. he just stays or lays on ... A: If he's not swimming and not eating, something is definitely wrong. Hatchling turtles, if they come ... | |
| While you are being so helpful.. | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I actually only have one pair of tortoises the rest are by themselves and I am quite content with ... A: Sorry, got busy for a while there--meant to get back to you sooner. I hear you on the allergies; I ... | |
| Tortoise Interbreeding | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a Russian tortoise who is attempting to mate with a newly acquired Redfooted tortoise of ... A: It's really best for the health of your tortoises, and in any case, I think the outcome of any ... | |
| Tortoise Interbreeding | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I have a Russian tortoise who is attempting to mate with a newly acquired Redfooted tortoise of ... A: I need to reiterate that this is a very bad idea. All species carry pathogens that are unique to ... | |
| Tortoise Interbreeding | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I have a Russian tortoise who is attempting to mate with a newly acquired Redfooted tortoise of ... A: It's possible that they would mate, but the more important answer to your question is that species ... | |
| Yellowfoot Tortoise growth | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: I've had a YF for about 2 years now. She (I think it's a she) was smaller than the palm of my hand, ... A: I'm more familiar with the growth rate of redfoots, but yellowfoots should be similar. That rate of ... | |
| Yellow Bellied Slider Breeding | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I am 15 years old and really interested in turtles. i have a femail and a male! I want to breed ... A: Just make sure they understand that these turtles can live 30+ years and that water turtles are a ... | |
| Yellow Bellied Slider Breeding | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I am 15 years old and really interested in turtles. i have a femail and a male! I want to breed ... A: I'm gong to give you some links to care sheets that will help you to improve your turtles' ... | |
| Swollen body(legs) | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I have a Russian tortoise and the last few days it seems like his legs(body) have become swollen? he ... A: It would help if you could post a very clear picture of him so I could see what you mean. If it's ... | |
| Sand. | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I found this white playsand that is already washed and is natural washed sand. Its very fine so it ... A: You have some time for him to grow into a larger tank, then. I'm not sure about the dimension ... | |
| Sand. | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I found this white playsand that is already washed and is natural washed sand. Its very fine so it ... A: The decorative river stones that are smaller (2" size or so) aren't too difficult to move around and ... | |
| Sand. | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I found this white playsand that is already washed and is natural washed sand. Its very fine so it ... A: You didn't say what species your turtle is, but unless it's a softshell sand isn't a recommended ... | |
| Sulcata tortoise sick. | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: i have a 4 month old sulcata and he(she)'s shell is getting soft and its appetite is decreasing. ... A: I would find another enclosure for him, especially if the cage is galvanized metal. 25 x 13 is very ... | |
| Sulcata tortoise sick. | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: i have a 4 month old sulcata and he(she)'s shell is getting soft and its appetite is decreasing. ... A: If you got your tortoise at a pet store, they probably gave you incorrect care information. Here's ... | |
| Star tortoise - soft shell and bleeding | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: I have a star tortoise about year old. 2-3 months ago i noticed that her shell become little bit ... A: A softening shell indicates that the tortoise is not being kept correctly. Generally it's due to ... | |
| Yellow bellied turtle | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: My turtle has like skin stuff coming off it's neck but can only see it when he is underwater and he ... A: Lopsided swimming is a sign of a respiratory infection/pneumonia. Your turtle needs to see a good ... | |
| Nipping turtle | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: Can i train my red eared slider not to bite or nip fingers when being handles? A: RES are often nippers, and it's not really something you can train them out of. The only thing I ... | |
| greek tortoise | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: ive had my tortoise for a couple years. lately he or she is walking the cage back and forth for ... A: Females will become very restless before they're about to lay. That's one possibility, because ... | |
| turtle | 1/3/2011 |
| Q: So I went to change out my turtles cage n the shell is soft what does that mean what should I do A: It means something is seriously wrong with how you're caring for your turtle, but I can't help ... | |
| hatch/juv sulcata care | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: We have had three sulcata hatchlings for about six months now. They are still quite small. ... A: I'm sorry you lost one of your hatchlings, and I'll see what I can do to help. First of all, your ... | |
| Star tortoise | 12/30/2010 |
| Q: Once i were on travel , i saw A star tortoise on road ,stopped car and pick it with me at home its ... A: Ideally you need to return the tortoise to where you found it (off the road). It's a wild animal ... | |
| what kind of turtle/tortoise do i have? | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: i have no idea what kind of turtle/tortoise i have i was hoping u could tell me? A: It's hard to tell exactly what subspecies from the picture, but it looks like a box turtle of some ... | |
| turtles and pothos | 12/27/2010 |
| Q: I have a red eared slider. A lot of pothos drape down above my turtle tank. I saw a tank at the ... A: From what I could find, pothos is toxic, so I wouldn't risk it. I do know for sure that spider ... | |
| doubts regarding my indian star tortoise | 12/23/2010 |
| Q: i live in India n more precise in Mumbai the temperature here ranges from 27-35 degrees Celsius. got ... A: If they are able to be outside grazing on grass and weeds for two hours or more a day, I wouldn't ... | |
| Russian Tortoise Not Eating | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: I volunteered to take the classroom tortoise home for the holidays. It hasn't eaten in 5 days. I ... A: The ZooMed bulb is a good one (unless it's more than a year old, in which case it needs replacing), ... | |
| doubts regarding my indian star tortoise | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: i live in India n more precise in Mumbai the temperature here ranges from 27-35 degrees Celsius. got ... A: I would try to get them outdoors for at least two hours a day, but if you have access to a garden, ... | |
| fluffys issue | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: ok so i have a 10 year old Greek tortoise that is set up in a large guinea pig cage with alfalfa ... A: I think Fluffy is a male and flashing you (showing his penis). It's not likely to be a prolapse ... | |
| Russian Tortoise is sick | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 9 year old Russian Tortoise. I just watched by her and noticed that she is throwing up her ... A: Are you seeing other symptoms, such as lethargy, loss of appetite, runny nose, wheezing, gaping ... | |
| slight bleeding on shell? | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: and they are about 2 years old, i notived today that one of them seemed to have a bit of dried blood ... A: It's a little hard to say without seeing it. She might have gotten a slight injury somehow, and as ... | |
| Russian Tortoise | 12/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a female russian i have had almost a year, i'm not sure if she is growing or if something is ... A: The light spaces are areas of new growth, and will darken over time. It looks like she may have had ... | |
| Bubbles in Tortoise Eyes--Red Foot | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: We have had three 3 tortoises for 10 years. A few weeks ago our Russian died. I believed at the ... A: Were the two tortoises housed together? In general, mixing species is not a good idea, but these ... | |
| Red-Footed tortoise leg injury | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a Red-Footed Tortoise that I rescued last year. It is about 9 lbs and in good health. Today ... A: You're doing the right thing in keeping him in a clean area for now. Do you have any idea how the ... | |
| Russian Tortoise in classroom | 12/2/2010 |
| Q: I recently was hired as a teacher assistant in an elementary school. I discovered the teacher I work ... A: First off, thank you for worrying about this tortoise and wanting to do the right thing for him! ... | |
| outdoor box turtle hibernation in pensacola | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: my box turtle is male to start. im having a problem with him staying in a container of water i keep ... A: I checked your weather and it looks like temperatures should be just about cold enough, so he should ... | |
| Russian Tortoise Cause of Death | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: Unfortunately, our pet Russian Tortoise, Shy Guy, died last night. We owned him for about 7 years. ... A: I doubt there's a tortoise owner anywhere that hasn't accidentally left a tortoise in the soaking ... | |
| flaky neck | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I have two young toroises (about one year old), which I've been keeping in a tortoise table with UV ... A: Tortoises do shed their skin, so as long as there isn't any redness, oozing, or odor where the ... | |
| do turtles get lonely! | 11/28/2010 |
| Q: hey I'm getting a turtle at the end of the week but I'm just wondering should i buy 2 so they can ... A: There isn't a simple answer to your question, other than that turtles don't get lonely. They are ... | |
| red footed tortoise is throwing up | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: My son was begging me for a pet turtle and he picked out a red footed tortoise and named it Frankie ... A: My guess is that you received poor advice from the pet store and have bought equipment you don't ... | |
| question regarding shell | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: my question is that what should i do my red eared slider is getting some spots on its shell and his ... A: It sounds like your turtle may have some kind of fungus or infection developing on its shell. The ... | |
| yellow footed tortoise | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: we live in southwest florida. Tortoise lives six months out of the year on my screened in lanai. ... A: Fruit is not a problem, as long as that's not all he's eating. Feeding it every other day is fine. ... | |
| yellow footed tortoise | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: we live in southwest florida. Tortoise lives six months out of the year on my screened in lanai. ... A: Depending on the size of your yellowfoot, he may be able to go out when the temperatures are in the ... | |
| sulcata tortise air travel | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: my husband is a pilot and we are going to fly to visit family this Thanksgiving. I have a sulcata ... A: I don't have an answer for you, so I'm going to do some checking and see what I can find. I do know ... | |
| spur tortoise | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: my guy is acting fine up till Friday afternoon when he started making noises and the other 1 stayed ... A: I'm sorry I didn't answer this earlier; for some reason I didn't get an email notification of your ... | |
| My female red eared slider | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old female turtle that developed 2 big white bumps on each side of her tail what ... A: If you can post a very clear picture of the bumps, it would help. They may be due to infection, ... | |
| My sulcata scraped skin off his leg...help! | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: My almost 2 yr old sulcata turtle, Tonka, was accidently injured by a door closing and scraped a ... A: There's not much you can do about his shell rubbing on it, unfortunately, but if the scrape is ... | |
| Russian Tortoise Shell Concerns | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a male Russian Tortoise that we have had for about 2 months. I do not know how old he is or ... A: First off, I think allexperts only lets you post three times under one question. So if you need to ... | |
| male or female | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 large sulcata and I was wondering how to tell if they are male or female. Any info will be ... A: Here's a website that will explain sexing: http://www.chelonia.org/Articles/sexingsulcata.htm If ... | |
| Tortoise is biting it's legs | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: now he is biting his legs can this hurt him? A: Biting the legs is not normal. Are you sure your tortoise is actually biting, and not rubbing its ... | |
| My Russian tortoise won't eat | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I bought a Russian tortoise at a reptile expo oct.2 today is oct 6 and she still hasn't eaten I ... A: Did you check the temperatures as I suggested, and do you have a good UVB bulb? Both of these are ... | |
| Russian Tortoise Shell Concerns | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a male Russian Tortoise that we have had for about 2 months. I do not know how old he is or ... A: I think the lack of appetite may be due to lack of UVB, temps a bit too low, not enough (artificial) ... | |
| Russian Tortoise Shell Concerns | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a male Russian Tortoise that we have had for about 2 months. I do not know how old he is or ... A: Walker is definitely wild caught, so at least five years old and likely older. The good news is ... | |
| ornate box turtle hibernation | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I took your earlier advise and continued to feed George, my ornate, plenty of meal worms, regular ... A: Lol, well, I'm glad I was right! My tortoises will do the same thing this time of year--dig in, ... | |
| ornate box turtle hibernation | 10/12/2010 |
| Q: I took your earlier advise and continued to feed George, my ornate, plenty of meal worms, regular ... A: Since ornates are native to your area, I wouldn't worry too much. Let her do what nature intended. ... | |
| red eared slider | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: i have red eared slider since a year it is not taking any food since 2 days even not doing any ... A: I'm afraid this is not something I can help you with. If the turtle is still alive, it needs to see ... | |
| russian tortoise | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: We were given a tortoise from a friend but have noticed when we got home that he has a pea sized ... A: Tortoises do shed their skins, so the peeling is probably normal. As long as there's no redness, ... | |
| Russian land tortoise | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: Lethargic, snotty nose, not moving much. Was fine two days ago has a aquarium with airflow top with ... A: Does he stretch his neck out and open his mouth? That's what you want to watch for. I couldn't ... | |
| Russian land tortoise | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: Lethargic, snotty nose, not moving much. Was fine two days ago has a aquarium with airflow top with ... A: If there's wheezing and gaping/yawning/stretching the neck out to breathe, your tortoise likely has ... | |
| My Russian tortoise won't eat | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: I bought a Russian tortoise at a reptile expo oct.2 today is oct 6 and she still hasn't eaten I ... A: There's a few things you need to change to get your tortoise on the right track. The main problem ... | |
| Science Project | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: I wanted to know if it was possible for turtles to change colors. And if so, what would trigger this ... A: Since I gather from the subject note that this is a homework assignment, you should be doing your ... | |
| My baby Sulcata :( !! | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: Okay, so i just recently got a baby Sulcata! It's adorable and never really ate that much, but i ... A: I don't think he will be able to survive as he is, due to the deformity of the jaw. I'm not sure ... | |
| My baby Sulcata :( !! | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: Okay, so i just recently got a baby Sulcata! It's adorable and never really ate that much, but i ... A: From what I can see from the picture, there is something seriously wrong with the mouth/jaw area. I ... | |
| Red Foot Tortoise | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: We have a Red Foot that is appox. 2 years old. Not sure of the sex of the tortoise yet but today he ... A: Redfoots require a very humid environment, and basking lights dry it out considerably. Spraying, ... | |
| mohave desert tortoise | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a pair of desert tortoises one has an uri it is blowing bubbles out of its nose.Ihavehad ... A: Baytril injections in the front legs for 10-14 days are typically prescribed for URI in tortoises; ... | |
| Eating | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I have had my tortoise for about two months not, at first he would eat normal I suppose every two or ... A: In order to help you, I need specific information: Species/age or size of tortoise and where you ... | |
| Star tortoise weak and not eating. | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I live in Malaysia and I have a Star Tortoise, less than a year old. During the day, I let him out ... A: Did you read the information I linked for you? First thing, check your temperatures and make sure ... | |
| Star tortoise weak and not eating. | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I live in Malaysia and I have a Star Tortoise, less than a year old. During the day, I let him out ... A: Star tortoises are native to India and Sri Lanka, so it's unlikely that they would need supplemental ... | |
| Sulcata Tortoise | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: In feeding them we have been told not to use pet store food but only fresh vegetables and ... A: A sulcata's diet should consist of hay/grasses (70%) and leafy greens/cactus (30%). No vegetables, ... | |
| sulcata tortoises | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I have two 11 year old sulcata tortoises. I live in UAE and am planning to move to Nepal ... A: You are very welcome. I hear about people transporting and shipping tortoises all the time, but ... | |
| sulcata tortoises | 9/24/2010 |
| Q: I have two 11 year old sulcata tortoises. I live in UAE and am planning to move to Nepal ... A: If they will allow them into Nepal they can be shipped, but you'll have to determine the shipping ... | |
| pensecola cooter | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: hi well here is my question how often do i feed my pensecola cooter and what is his diet A: Here are some links on the general care of cooters. They are mostly vegetarian, so should be fed a ... | |
| Red Eared Sliders Swollen Eyes | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 red eared sliders and their eyes have swollen shut. It first started when I refilled their ... A: It sounds like the soap probably irritated their eyes badly. The best thing you can do is make sure ... | |
| we have russian tortoises and dont know what we are doing! | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: We have just bought two female Russian tortoises from a friend about four weeks ago. We live in NW ... A: First of all, thank you so much for wanting to know how to take care of your tortoises properly. ... | |
| What kind of turtle is this? | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I found a turtle in my back yard, and I've never seen one like it. It was kind of small. Its mouth ... A: It's a box turtle, and looks like a 3-toed (Terrapene carolina triunguis). If you turn it over, ... | |
| Turtle face swiping | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: We have a recent addition to our classroom, a pair of yellow-bellied sliders. One is fine, but the ... A: Try to get a look inside his mouth and see if you see anything such as ulcers, discoloration, or ... | |
| Sick Leopard Tortoise | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a Leopard Tortoise which was attacked by a dog about a month ago. He has a puncture wound to ... A: The treatment protocol you're now following is about right; unfortunately, your tortoise should have ... | |
| Mediterranean turtles | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: I live in Athens, Greece and have two turtles that live in my yard. They already mated once last ... A: Did you see any kind of injuries on the tortoise? If there were no external injuries, then either ... | |
| white spots on desert tortoise eyes | 9/19/2010 |
| Q: We have a 15 yr old female desert tortoise that we have had for a little over a year. We live in ... A: I'm afraid I can't be of much help to you on this one. I've never seen a tortoise with the ... | |
| African Sulcata | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: My sulcata recently, while defecating, has an extended penis. It seems to be painful to him when ... A: Male tortoises will often flash while emptying their cloacas, but if the penis is not retracting ... | |
| male and female box turtles living together | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: This year the male mated ALOT with the female and I don't know if she laid eggs or not. They are in ... A: I would definitely separate them ASAP. In the wild, their territories are very large and a male ... | |
| Horsefield tortoises | 9/13/2010 |
| Q: Please help me I have a Horsefield tortoise who I look after well and do everything i was told to ... A: It does sound like your tortoise has a respiratory infection, which usually will respond well to ... | |
| Largest Domestic Tortoise | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you had any idea of what the largest domestic tortoise is? As in, A tortoise that ... A: I'm wondering why you're asking this question. If you're looking for a large tortoise species to ... | |
| Red Ribbon Turtle with Bump on side of its head. | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a red ribbon turtle that has developed a large dime size shaped bump on the side of its ... A: I've never heard of a "red ribbon turtle"; most likely what you're referring to is a red-eared ... | |
| red-footed tortoise | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I have had a red-footed tortoise for a few days now. My boyfriend and I have noticed that he has ... A: They can have runny poops depending on what kind of food they're eating, so I wouldn't be too ... | |
| russian tortoises not eating | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has a Russian tortoise, he has stopped eating for several days. He was eating pellets ... A: I'm afraid you were given poor advice from Petsmart. Unfortunately the information given in pet ... | |
| Swelling in the eye of Indian Tent Tur | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: I have an Indian Tent Turtle - Kachuga tecta, he is about 2 and half year old. Recently his eyelids ... A: I'm not a tent turtle expert by any means, but swollen eyes can be due to bacterial infection, ... | |
| turtle red eared slider | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 sliders got them when they were size of a quarter . I ve had them 4 years want to give them ... A: Please don't even consider releasing them into a local pond. For one thing, it's illegal in many if ... | |
| help | 8/23/2010 |
| Q: Just got a red ear slider for my grandchild, he was ok know he has hiding under woodstick i put in ... A: I am sorry! I wrote out an answer to your question a few days ago, and I don't know why it's not ... | |
| Russian and Hermans Tortoise | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I currently have a Russian Tortoise. I am looking to adopt another. I am interested in a Hermans ... A: First off, when you reply set your answer to *private* and I'll give you my email, as allexperts ... | |
| Russian and Hermans Tortoise | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I currently have a Russian Tortoise. I am looking to adopt another. I am interested in a Hermans ... A: Both Russian and Hermann's tortoises would do very well in your area, and can live outside all year ... | |
| female ornate | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: Jeannie- We found a female ornate box turtle (about 4" across) wandering in the street in our ... A: Ornates will eat a lot of animal matter--worms, slugs, snails, pill bugs, pinky mice, etc. She is ... | |
| just got a new tort ^^ | 8/14/2010 |
| Q: hey Jeannie! My name is Geena and I bought a tortoise today. I live in Kuwait so it's usually very ... A: First it would be helpful for me to know the species of your tortoise, as here in the U.S. ... | |
| is my baby turtle sick | 8/8/2010 |
| Q: My turtle is new to his tank and is of 6 months but only sits in 1 corner of the tank and doesn't ... A: Remember that I'm in the U.S., so "singaporist species" unfortunately doesn't mean anything to me--I ... | |
| is my baby turtle sick | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: My turtle is new to his tank and is of 6 months but only sits in 1 corner of the tank and doesn't ... A: I need more information to help you. What species of turtle do you have, and how is the tank set ... | |
| my sucata tortoise | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: my tortose was attacked by my dog he has not urinated in about 3 weeks and wasn't using legs but he ... A: In general, any time a tortoise suffers a puncture wound to the shell from a dog bite it should go ... | |
| my sucata tortoise | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: my tortose was attacked by my dog he has not urinated in about 3 weeks and wasn't using legs but he ... A: It's possible your tortoise is passing urine without you realizing it, but if you're not seeing much ... | |
| tortoise | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: Im not sure what kind of tortoise i have but they are land ones i am 14 and have two of them im not ... A: It's really important to find out what species of tortoise you have, as care requirements differ. ... | |
| Reeves Yearling Flash Penis | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a year old Reeves turtle noticed that he's flashing his penis daily. He is healthy in every ... A: I'm not well-versed on keeping Reeves, but in general a turtle's maturity is based on size, rather ... | |
| skin condition | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: I have two Russian Tortioses. One is male and the other is female. My question is in regards to the ... A: It would be helpful if you could tell me *exactly* how you keep your tortoises--size and type of ... | |
| Painted turtle | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: How long do painted turtles hold their eggs inside them after a successful breeding? A: You don't actually know if a breeding has been successful or not until the eggs hatch. Females can ... | |
| Russian Tortoise | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: Good Morning, My neighbors moved out of state, decided they didn't want their RT so I adopted ... A: I wouldn't advise letting your tortoise loose in your apartment--for one thing, it's likely to be ... | |
| My tortoise | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: I have owned Lucy for about 7 years. I started putting her in my fenced back yard in the summer and ... A: I need more information to help you. What species of tortoise is Lucy, and where (what state/area) ... | |
| New red eared sliders from petco | 7/12/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I just purchased two red eareds sliders. they are both about 4.5 inches in size. We ... A: They do need a few days to settle in, so don't worry too much yet on that point. I know you ... | |
| painted turtle | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: okay i feed it carrots and lettuce and it is not attn it and rolly ploys and till not eaten and idk ... A: I really can't give you much help without more information. Generally, when a turtle won't eat it's ... | |
| female box turtle | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering what the signs of a female box turtle getting ready to lay eggs. Also what would ... A: Generally a female that's about to lay will be very restless and constantly pace around the ... | |
| White puffy eyes | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: my adult Russian tortoise sleeps with white puffy eyelids. but when hes awake his eyes are wide open ... A: Their eyelids can appear naturally light in color, so that may not be abnormal, but puffiness is. I ... | |
| My fed footed tortoise.. | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: It's a little hard to explain. welet her roam the house, and let her eat in the bathtub so she can ... A: A mature male redfoot will have a concave plaston (bottom shell) and often something of an hourglass ... | |
| Shedding | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: One of my turtles shell turned very dark brown and you could barely see the stripping. She has now ... A: Sorry to be slow in getting back to you. Scute shedding is normal for aquatic turtles. The shed ... | |
| Turtle | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I just found a turtle outside of my house today. I'm not sure what kind of turtle it is, & In that ... A: The best thing to do, unless you're certain it's a non-native turtle, is to return it where you ... | |
| my red ear slider is sick | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: my red ear slider has a lump on the side of its neck, i dont know what it is and im afraid that ... A: Where is the lump located? If it's near the head, your turtle probably has an ear abscess. ... | |
| breeding turtles | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: If i did try to breed a african side neck turtle with a red ear slider, is there a chance i would be ... A: I'm not a genetics expert, but since they're not in the same genus I doubt you could get them to ... | |
| turtle | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: i found a turtle and i dont know what type it is and what i should feed it. It has long claws and ... A: If you could post a very clear picture or links to some pictures it would help. Your description ... | |
| turtle age | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: How do you find the age of a turtle? A: The only way to know the age for sure is to know the hatch date. You can't count rings on the ... | |
| gestation | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: What is the gestation of a painted turtle? A: It would help if you could qualify your question. Turtles don't have a gestation period, as they ... | |
| i need help with my terrapin | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: how do i clean my terrapins shell???i really need to know because it is all dirty and it has some ... A: Just use a soft brush and warm water, nothing else. Aquatic turtles will often grow some algae on ... | |
| Softshell turtle nest | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: Just an hour ago, I have seen a softshell turtle making her nest and most likely laying her eggs and ... A: Probably the best thing you could do is to construct some kind of enclosure out of chicken wire or ... | |
| russian tortoise | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: We bought a Russian tortoise for our daughter & have been told so many different way to set up a ... A: It can be very confusing trying to sort out all the information online! It sounds like you have ... | |
| horsefield tortoise | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: tim is one and the pet shop told me he cant go outside till aged 5 why is this?we have had beutiful ... A: The best advice I can give you is to not take any advice from pet shops! They are notorious for ... | |
| cactus pad | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a Optunia cactus for my tort. I just chop and gv it or giving the whole pad to it? how ... A: If it has the large spines, you can burn those off using a gas stove. The smaller prickers ... | |
| African Spurred Tortoise Won't Eat | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: My daughters tortoise has not been hardly eating for about 5 months. She took it to the vet and it ... A: The first thing you should look at in a situation like this is husbandry. Tortoises are pretty ... | |
| Star tortoise | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: can star tortoise eat aloe vera? is it good for them? And is my tortoise having eyes infection? ... A: but again, you can't feed just one thing. Did you read the care sheets I linked for you? They have ... | |
| Star tortoise | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: can star tortoise eat aloe vera? is it good for them? And is my tortoise having eyes infection? ... A: Being outdoors for at least a few hours a day really is best for your tortoise, but he won't want to ... | |
| Red Eared Turtle | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: My turtle is a red eared turtle and she is not well. I am as well in Dubai and I as well cant find a ... A: I'm very sorry to hear about your turtle. It did sound as though she was in bad shape, so there ... | |
| Re: Ick | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I have my two red ear sliders in my 1000gal pond with Koi and goldfish. My fish have ick and I need ... A: The salt won't hurt your turtles, but the medication *might* and I wouldn't risk it. The ... | |
| Star tortoise | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: can star tortoise eat aloe vera? is it good for them? And is my tortoise having eyes infection? A: Aloe vera is OK occasionally, but not too often as it can cause diarrhea. It's hard to tell about ... | |
| My RedFoot is not pooping | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a yearling red foot who, about a 2 weeks ago has stopped pooping. I soak her every day, and ... A: I'm glad Lali is doing better for you. Don't give her cat food--it's too high in fat and even the ... | |
| Red Eared Turtle | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: My turtle is a red eared turtle and she is not well. I am as well in Dubai and I as well cant find a ... A: I'm very sorry, but your turtle is in bad shape and without veterinary attention probably won't ... | |
| Turtles | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a painted turtle & i have had him since he was just a liitle guy. I have prob. had him for ... A: Please don't release him. For one thing, it's illegal in many states to do so, but more ... | |
| sick red eared slider | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: i have a red eared slider. he is one of three, all housed in the same tank & have been together for ... A: I would look at your husbandry to see if there's anything that needs correcting. If your RES are ... | |
| redfoot tortoise | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: think i need some urgent help.my red foot aprox 3years old wont eat,rarely is opening its eyes.ive ... A: I think your problem is how you've got your tortoise set up. Redfoots need a lot of ... | |
| My RedFoot is not pooping | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a yearling red foot who, about a 2 weeks ago has stopped pooping. I soak her every day, and ... A: Hardboiled egg is unlikely to cause constipation; in my experience, it's more likely to cause loose ... | |
| Cohabitation of a Russian Tortoise and North Eastern Box Turtle. | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Is cohabitation possible between a Russian Tort (F) and North Eastern Box Turtle (M)? They will be ... A: I'm afraid not. Mixing species is a bad idea because of the risk of cross-contamination of ... | |
| tying to figure out what typ of turtle in found | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: cream with black patterns colored shell on bottom and is dark green and orange i found it in the ... A: I really can't say from your description. Can you post a very clear picture of it? Or give more ... | |
| turtle egg laying | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: Also is there anything i should look out for in my female health wise? A: Here's a link that will tell you what to do: http://russiantortoise.org/breeding.htm. Make sure ... | |
| turtle | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: i am looking for a mail redear about 3inc i have a girl about the same can any one help me i live in ... A: I hope you realize you're asking just one person your question! Anyway, I would contact the nearest ... | |
| Russian Tortoise | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: I house one of my Russian Tortoises in a 55 gal. glass tank. I realize this is probably not ideal. I ... A: A 55 gallon tank is OK for now, but I prefer to see Russians in something bigger--same thing goes ... | |
| two baby Yellow Bellied turtles | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I have two baby turtles, the reason I got two was so that the other wont be lonely and both of them ... A: Pet stores don't usually give very good information on turtle care. They need a better diet than ... | |
| pregnant turtle | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: my turtle hasn't been eating. i give her food every 2 or 3 days and she never eats it. her shell top ... A: It's possible your turtle may be gravid, but that white you see may also be a bladder stone that ... | |
| russian tortoise care | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: i have a russian tortoise. I keep him in a tank with the proper lighting. i'd like to know if it ... A: By all means get your tortoise outside! Russians do very well in outside pens--just make sure the ... | |
| dessert tortoise coexisting with box turtles | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: We have two box turtles over 17 years old and are about to inherit a desert tortoise that is over 60 ... A: Desert tortoises are *very* sensitive to foreign pathogens, and I would strongly advise that you ... | |
| Baby Sulcata Tortoise | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I just got a baby sulcata tortoise a couple of days ago and I've noticed that one of its eye are ... A: If you can tell me how you're keeping your tortoise, I can help more--enclosure type and size, type ... | |
| Redfoot Tortoise and noise | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: I just bought 2 Redfoot hatchlings that will be shipped to me next week but want to know if noise ... A: They do have pretty good hearing, but they typically adjust well to noise and commotion. If you ... | |
| red eared slider pond turtle spring behavior | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: This red-eared slider pond turtle lives in a pool in my back yard in southern California. Every ... A: Sorry, but your picture didn't show up. Congratulations on having Myrtle for 20 years! You must be ... | |
| Russian Tortoise Rescue | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a Russian Tortoise named Sammy. I got him from a rescue, which had found him being attacked ... A: If you can post again and make the post *private*, I'll give you my email and you can send me some ... | |
| red ear slider | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: see my moms friend has a lake in the backyard and there he found sup turtle eggs and brought one to ... A: Turtles aren't really designed to be friendly with each other, and RES can be pretty aggressive and ... | |
| African Spur "mating | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: Our male and female have been mating since Dec. and over the last 2wks we have noticed a brownish ... A: The end of a male sulcata's penis flares out, almost in a cuplike shape. If he was able to retract ... | |
| Sleeping Patterns/Amount They Eat | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: We have a very young hatchling...we guess about a month old or so. He sleeps a lot. Is that common? ... A: I need more information. What species is your hatchling? Where did you get it? I need more ... | |
| tortoise | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: it feels a bit spongy but does not cause pain when touched. there is no broken skin and it is ... A: You can try giving daily soaks in warm water for about a week to see if that helps, but if the ... | |
| my turtle has a sowllen eyes :( | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: what can i do ??? it can't eat anything A: I don't know what species you have, but most likely your turtle has an eye infection and needs to ... | |
| russian tortoise | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: i just want to know can they over eat and should i limit the amount i give her?plus is there anyway ... A: It's spring, so it's normal for them to want to eat a lot now--it's programmed into them. That ... | |
| leopard tortoise | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I have searched for a proper diet and get conflicting information for the african leopard tortoise. ... A: Leopard tortoises should have a diet that's roughly 70% grasses/hay and the rest leafy greens (good ... | |
| horsefield tortoise | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: My grand daughters have had a one and a half year old horsefield tortoise for approx two months. ... A: Something is going on with allexperts and I just wrote you a lengthy reply that was erased...grrrrr. ... | |
| Tilly Tortoise has a runny nose. | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 7 month old red foot tortoise, for the past month that we have had her she has been very ... A: Hard to say how long she was like that. They can last on their backs for several hours at least, ... | |
| Yellow bellied sldier | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a one year old turtle and i wanted to get another turtle to put in her tank to keep her ... A: I wouldn't put a much larger turtle in with a younger one, because you may end up with bullying. ... | |
| Tilly Tortoise has a runny nose. | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a 7 month old red foot tortoise, for the past month that we have had her she has been very ... A: I think the soil/sand mix is OK to leave in there, although it's probably meant more for Hermann's ... | |
| Redfoot Tortoise's growth | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I have an almost two year old Redfoot Tortoise, and she's nearly six inches, and her parents were ... A: You can usually sex redfoots at about 8" in length. Males tend to grow at fairly even rates, but ... | |
| Worried about my new Horsefield | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Got my tortoise 7 days ago, name is Squirt lol. S/He is 2 and a half and very shy. Clearly not used ... A: They don't forward email addresses to me, so hopefully they email you a notice that an answer's been ... | |
| Tilly Tortoise has a runny nose. | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I have a 7 month old red foot tortoise, for the past month that we have had her she has been very ... A: Don't call the vet just yet. I think if you make a few changes to her enclosure you'll find that ... | |
| Chinese Box Turtle | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: Please help. 1/4 of my turtle's lower half jaw broke off while biting my sneaker. Part of his ... A: At this point I don't think there's much you can do except get him to the vet tomorrow. If the ... | |
| ??? | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: Sorry or the trouble. I have a RES and he just died. He was a baby and he started to get white ... A: I'm sorry for the loss of your turtle. It sounds like he may have had a bacterial or fungal ... | |
| Medication ( Turtles ) | 3/6/2010 |
| Q: Respected Madam , I have 2 small turtles from past 2 week's one of my turtle is not ... A: I'm guessing that the turtle food is poor quality and that's why they won't eat it. It may just be ... | |
| sulcata | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: i have a baby one named crush he is 2 or 3 month old is it good to keep it with a baby dragon he to ... A: I'm sorry; I think something is going on with either the website or my computer, because I answered ... | |
| Medication ( Turtles ) | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: Respected Madam , I have 2 small turtles from past 2 week's one of my turtle is not ... A: It would be helpful to know the species in order to give you better care information. If you've ... | |
| african turtle prices | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: i have a african tortoise im trying to sell it i just dont know how much hed cost for a street price ... A: I'd need to know the species to give you any kind of ballpark figure. If it's a sulcata, I'm afraid ... | |
| is a tortoise shell deformation permanent? | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a russian tortoise and her shell is deformed from not enough calcium and uvb light. will her ... A: A lot of it depends on the age of the tortoise. The shell that already exists won't change. If ... | |
| Russian Tortoise Help!!!!! | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I have a Russian tortoise. Honestly, I don't know much about them besides what I have recently ... A: The white stuff is urates, which is basically a more solid part of pee. Soft and creamy (or clear) ... | |
| Golden spots on shell | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 red ear sliders & 2 painted turtles. I have a heater and filter. About 2 weeks ago i ... A: The picture isn't big enough for me to tell anything, but with four turtles in a 50 gallon tank, I ... | |
| Ornate Box Turtle Broken Nail | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a female Ornate Box Turtle who somehow managed to break a couple of her nails digging in the ... A: If the nails are broken off completely, they may not grow back. If they're just partly broken off, ... | |
| terrapins | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: breeding 2 different terrapin species together 1 x red eard and one yellow belly will they breed ... A: I'm not enough of an aquatics person to give you that information (per my profile, I'm more ... | |
| terrapins | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: breeding 2 different terrapin species together 1 x red eard and one yellow belly will they breed ... A: They can, but whether they will is another question. They do sometimes interbreed in the wild, but ... | |
| Golden spots on shell | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 red ear sliders & 2 painted turtles. I have a heater and filter. About 2 weeks ago i ... A: If you can take some very clear pictures and post links to them, it would help. Spots could be due ... | |
| Terapin | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I own a male terapin,but recently after i left it at home in care of my maid who usually take care ... A: I need more information to help. What species is your turtle, and how old/big? Can you tell me ... | |
| Tortoise | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: Could you please help us with the following; If one kind of a tortoise will mate with another kind ... A: Most species of tortoise will mate all year round (and constantly as far as males are concerned) as ... | |
| Badly injured tortoise | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: I found a badly injured tortoise in the middle of a path this morning. It was raining very heavily. ... A: Unfortunately, without vet care it will probably die, as wounds such as you describe need ... | |
| incubation | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: if my turtle laid eggs could i let them hatch naturally and don't move them in to a incubator ? ... A: Sorry, I usually just assume people are talking about RES! The trouble with trying to incubate eggs ... | |
| My Turtle Shell & She will not eat | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Why is my turtles shell flexible and she will not eat the food i give to her. The name of the food ... A: I don't know where you got your turtle, but whatever information they gave you was completely wrong. ... | |
| My Turtle Shell & She will not eat | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: Why is my turtles shell flexible and she will not eat the food i give to her. The name of the food ... A: Unless your turtle is a hatchling, the shell shouldn't be flexible or soft. A soft shell is a very ... | |
| Baby turtles | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: 1. How Big do the Red Eye Baby turtles get? 2. For how long do i need to keep the Basking light on ... A: I'm assuming you meant red-eared sliders, as they are the most common turtle sold as a pet. They ... | |
| Indian tent turles | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have2 indian tent turtles who only eat carrots not even spinach or corriander ,am currently in ... A: There are several species of tent turtle (Pangshura species, formerly Kachuga) and more than one is ... | |
| turtle | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: my turtle tank has a slight knat problem.....i need a natural poisen that will kill the knats not ... A: Are you seeing any larvae in the tank? If you do, you'll need to clean the tank out entirely. ... | |
| incubation | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: if my turtle laid eggs could i let them hatch naturally and don't move them in to a incubator ? ... A: Generally you would want to move the eggs into an incubator (mark the tops with an x and don't roll ... | |
| red footed tortoise constipated | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old red footed tortoise. She has not pooped for 4 days now. I feed her vegetables ... A: The bricks from nurseries should be fine. That's what I use here, so yours is probably the same ... | |
| red footed tortoise constipated | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old red footed tortoise. She has not pooped for 4 days now. I feed her vegetables ... A: The greens you're offering are good, but don't overdo the fruit and vegetables (and nothing like ... | |
| red footed tortoise constipated | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old red footed tortoise. She has not pooped for 4 days now. I feed her vegetables ... A: As long as she's eating and active, I wouldn't worry too much. Tortoises digest food very slowly ... | |
| peeling sulcata shell | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: It appears my 5 year old sulcata tortoise shell is peeling around the squares on the top of his ... A: I'm so sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. I deleted the email by accident and then forgot all ... | |
| TURRRTLES | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Hey Jeannie, it's Emily. I couldn't ask a FOLLOW UP question because i have asked too many, but i ... A: Lol, I'll give you some advice--most people who work in pet stores don't really know much about ... | |
| TURRRTLES | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Hey Jeannie, it's Emily. I couldn't ask a FOLLOW UP question because i have asked too many, but i ... A: I think they only let you do three followups, but posting a new question is fine with me. Your Exo ... | |
| My red eared slider | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: i have a red eared slider and I've had him for about 2 years. I usually never get him out because he ... A: A very soft shell in a turtle that age indicates a severe deficiency. It sounds like you haven't ... | |
| my turtle | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Every day i see my turtle in the corner of the tank and everytime i put it in the middle of the tank ... A: Small turtles are very vulnerable to predators and will stay in areas where they feel more ... | |
| Red Eared Slider Turtle | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: Hey Jeannie ! I finally got a basking area WITH A LIGHT and an artificial sunlight lamp and a filter ... A: I'm not positive why the shell would be soft in that one area, but if they're otherwise active and ... | |
| can ID these? | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I found a pair of baby turtles while digging in my back yard. they where not hurt at all while I dug ... A: They do look like map turtles, but I'm not an aquatics expert and couldn't give a guess at which ... | |
| Red Eared Slider Turtle | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: Hey Jeannie ! I finally got a basking area WITH A LIGHT and an artificial sunlight lamp and a filter ... A: If you got this basking bulb, it's good for heat but won't provide UVB. ... | |
| Red Eared Slider Turtle | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Hey Jeannie ! I finally got a basking area WITH A LIGHT and an artificial sunlight lamp and a filter ... A: What kind of UVB bulb did you get? Output can be pretty variable. I'd also add a cuttlebone to the ... | |
| Compatiablity | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have two red ear slider and i was wondering if i was add a africa slide neck turtle from the local ... A: Growth can be pretty variable, but generally they would be mature at about 4 years old, continuing ... | |
| star tortoise diet | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: i currently have a male star tortoise. I'm not too sure what to feed him, because i don't have a ... A: If you can get grasses for half his diet, the greens you listed are fine for the other half. Chard ... | |
| Compatiablity | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have two red ear slider and i was wondering if i was add a africa slide neck turtle from the local ... A: I wouldn't recommend housing them together. For one thing, your RES are going to need very large ... | |
| red-eared slider | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: ! i recently got a new red-eared slider. how many times to feed it? is turtle food(pellets) ... A: A good quality pellet formulated for turtles is OK as part of a varied diet, but not as the only ... | |
| eastern box tortoise vocalizations | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: We were advised against a uv lamp based on species. Substrate is a mix of sand and jungle blend ... A: Vocalizations aren't typical except for mating behavior, but if she has been doing this for some ... | |
| Horsefield Tortoise | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: I have had my tortoise for a year now. For the whole first year he behaved normally. Eating ... A: Here's what I could find for you--I don't know Scotland well, so just listed every vet I could find. ... | |
| is my RES dead? | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: hey Jeannie! hers's the thing: when i got home today one of my two baby turtles (3 months old) ... A: It doesn't sound good. Try gently tugging on a leg. If the turtle is alive, it will resist and ... | |
| what kind of turtle do I have? | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: my turtle looks like a red eared slider but has a brown ear A: I really can't tell you without seeing some pictures. If you have a photobucket or similar account, ... | |
| Horsefield Tortoise | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have had my tortoise for a year now. For the whole first year he behaved normally. Eating ... A: He shouldn't need heat at night unless your house is below the low 50s (F). A drop in temperatures ... | |
| Slider Turtles | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: From reading continuously on the internet, I believe I have two slider turtles. One turtle has ... A: That is indeed mating behavior, which at times can be quite aggressive. The turtle with the longer ... | |
| Star tortoise | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Ashwin, Star tortoises are native to India so temperatures should be more or less OK, ... A: If you can get wood and wire cloth (what we call "hardware cloth" here--it's basically wire grid ... | |
| russian tortoise | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I got a Russian tortoise in December. We have a few questions. When I take her out I let her walk ... A: Liquid pee is actually a good thing--it means your tortoise is well-hydrated. They do have urates ... | |
| Star tortoise | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: ANSWER: Hi Ashwin, Star tortoises are native to India so temperatures should be more or less OK, ... A: Is it possible to get him outside for a few hours a few times a week? If so, you wouldn't need a ... | |
| Star tortoise | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Thanks A: Star tortoises are native to India so temperatures should be more or less OK, but you need to make ... | |
| Baby tortoise attacked by a rat | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I am in India at the moment, found a tiny tortoise and caring for it - it was doing really well for ... A: I'm so sorry you lost Gigi. You're right, she may very well have been attacked by fire ants as they ... | |
| tortoise | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a tortoise two days ago and put it in a bowl with water and a rock in it like the ... A: It would help to know the scientific (Latin) name of the turtle as there is more than one species ... | |
| Star Tortoise | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I live in india hace got a pair of indian star tortoise ,they are around 3 inches ,How do i ... A: Star tortoises should be fed a diet of grasses/hay, leafy weeds, and some cactus. Avoid giving ... | |
| i dont know what is wrong with my African Helmeted Turtle. | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: What does it mean when my African Helmeted turtle is blowing bubbles out of its neck?And what does ... A: I'm afraid I really can't help you with this one. I'm not sure what you mean by blowing bubbles out ... | |
| tortoise | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I just bought a tortoise two days ago and put it in a bowl with water and a rock in it like the ... A: I need to know the species you have before I can really help. If it's a "tortoise" (land turtle), ... | |
| russian tortoise shell | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a russian tortoise that I bought from Petco (CA) about a year ago. Her shell is appearing to ... A: Great pictures! I see what you're saying now. I don't think it's anything to worry about. There ... | |
| russian tortoise shell | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a russian tortoise that I bought from Petco (CA) about a year ago. Her shell is appearing to ... A: Can you post a clear picture of it? It's just really hard to say what it might be without seeing ... | |
| russian tortoise shell | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a russian tortoise that I bought from Petco (CA) about a year ago. Her shell is appearing to ... A: It's hard to tell from your description, but it may be new growth. Here's a link to a page that ... | |
| Baby tortoise attacked by a rat | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I am in India at the moment, found a tiny tortoise and caring for it - it was doing really well for ... A: Please do NOT give the tortoise ANY medication without consulting a knowledgeable vet. Many ... | |
| Lethargic Red Ear Slider seems ill | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: What should we do? We have a large ourdoor pond (about 20,000 gal) Depth 1.5 to 4 feet with ... A: I'd advise you to take him to a vet. Whatever is going on, he sounds very sick and this really ... | |
| turtle sex organ sticking out | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have a sulcata that is about 2 years old male. Recently I saw that what looks like the penis ... A: Here's a link to a picture of a male sulcata's penis (warning: graphic!): ... | |
| turtle won't eat | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: Rosie our new African Slider has not eaten for a few days. We have had her for about a month. She ... A: Do mean an African side-necked turtle? If conditions haven't changed, I wouldn't worry about a lack ... | |
| yellow bellied slider | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: recently my yellow bellied slider has began eating less and less food, i try and give her a variety ... A: I need more information--age, size of tank, filtration, heater, temperatures in the water and at the ... | |
| Horsefield Tortoise | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I have had my tortoise for a year now. For the whole first year he behaved normally. Eating ... A: It sounds like you're in the UK. House temperatures tend to be pretty chilly there this time of ... | |
| Red foot tortoise | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a large red foot tortoise that I adopted from the humane society this past summer. the vet ... A: One way to check for dehydration with redfoots is to watch their eyes for tearing--if they're ... | |
| Red foot tortoise | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a large red foot tortoise that I adopted from the humane society this past summer. the vet ... A: Look for an old bookcase cheap--you can turn it on its back and line it with heavy plastic so it ... | |
| Lethargic Tortoise | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old African Spurred Tortoise. I live in Florida. He's lived in our fenced back ... A: Moving him into the garage is a good idea. This cold snap shouldn't last too long, and then he'll ... | |
| Red foot tortoise | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a large red foot tortoise that I adopted from the humane society this past summer. the vet ... A: If your tortoise is an adult, the enclosure you have her in is much too small. A adult redfoot ... | |
| Lethargic Tortoise | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old African Spurred Tortoise. I live in Florida. He's lived in our fenced back ... A: As cold as the weather has been in your area, I suspect he's too cool. Is he actually spending time ... | |
| Baby turtle still wont eat | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: My baby box turtle is almost 5 weeks old and still hasn't eaten a thing. I'm starting to get ... A: Hatchlings can live off the yolk sac for some time after hatching, so don't worry too much yet. If ... | |
| incubation period | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I am new to Florida. A turtle that I have identified as a cooter laid eggs in my front yard. I ... A: I'm not really an aquatics expert, but I'll give you what information I can. The best thing you can ... | |
| Red ear sliders | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know if red ear sliders sleep in water or out of water? ANSWER: Hi Marc, Typically ... A: You need to check your temperatures in the water and under the basking spot(s). My guess is that ... | |
| My turtle can't get on his basker alone anymore | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a five inch long turtle. I used to have a 10 gallon tank and a small basker (he stayed on it ... A: Try reducing the water volume by about half and see if that works. Then you can gradually make the ... | |
| Turtles penis is out and wont go back in | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: ive two turtles and one decided to start "fanning" the other and was bitten and now bleeding. ive ... A: Sorry, Peter, I answered this last night but I guess I forgot to hit "send." Unfortunately you're ... | |
| Red ear sliders | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: I would like to know if red ear sliders sleep in water or out of water? A: Typically they sleep in the water at night, usually at the bottom or sometimes partially hidden by ... | |
| chinese box turtle - black spot at front of mouth | 12/31/2009 |
| Q: When feeding my female box turtle yesterday morning, I noticed she had a black spot inside her mouth ... A: It's very possible it's just food discoloration, so don't panic yet. I'd observe her and see how ... | |
| Salmonella | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I own several species of aquatics, and just got a cherry head tortoise..my question is do land ... A: All reptiles can shed salmonella, tortoises as well as turtles. You don't want to keep your ... | |
| Box turtle | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: My (I believe ornate) non-adult (he is about three inches long)has refused to eat for quite some ... A: Box turtles do need a basking area of about 85-90 degrees so they can warm up sufficiently to eat, ... | |
| feeding | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a red eared slider and i'm well aware that u aren't a professional with RES but i've research ... A: You really need to get her on a better diet--it's probably why she isn't growing well. If you need ... | |
| Box turtle | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: My (I believe ornate) non-adult (he is about three inches long)has refused to eat for quite some ... A: Can you give me more information on how you're keeping your turtle--enclosure, lighting, ... | |
| RT | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: We bought a RT for my son for Christmas so we have had her since 12/24. The information you have is ... A: #1 thing to know when you buy a tortoise is that pet stores almost never know a darn thing, so avoid ... | |
| RT | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: We bought a RT for my son for Christmas so we have had her since 12/24. The information you have is ... A: I'm glad I've been of help to you. A good website for complete information is ... | |
| feeding | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a red eared slider and i'm well aware that u aren't a professional with RES but i've research ... A: RES will overeat if given the opportunity. If your turtle is over about 3", feeding once a day is ... | |
| turtles | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: my name is Sharon and I am after buying a yellow-belly turtle. It hasn't eatin sense i bought it. ... A: Generally speaking, turtles don't eat if they are too warm or too cool, if they don't have a UVB ... | |
| my baby red sliders wont eat !!!! | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: For my birthday, a friend gave me two small{about the size of a half dollar} red eared sliders. They ... A: I'm afraid turtles, especially hatchlings, need to be kept correctly in order for them to eat and be ... | |
| Why doesnt my baby red eared slider like warm water | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: Why doesnt my baby red eared slider like warm water A: You really didn't give me much information to go on, but generally the water temperature should be ... | |
| http.//www.allexperts.com | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a red footed tortoise i have her in a glass cage on one end of the cage i have a heat light ... A: You need to lay the thermometer on the substrate surface below the basking lamp to measure the ... | |
| http.//www.allexperts.com | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a red footed tortoise i have her in a glass cage on one end of the cage i have a heat light ... A: How are you measuring the temperature? You need to check temps at the substrate level, not air ... | |
| white powder look in tank | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I have two young red-eared sliders. They seem happy and healthy but there is a white powdery type ... A: I wouldn't use vinegar on their shells. If you can resolve the hardness issue, the turtles will ... | |
| white powder look in tank | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I have two young red-eared sliders. They seem happy and healthy but there is a white powdery type ... A: One clue to knowing if it's hard water or something else is that you'd see the staining at the ... | |
| lighting | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: what type of lighting should i use for my turtles i thought about a compact flourecent bulb that has ... A: The compact fluorescent bulbs have been linked to eye problems and provide pretty low levels of UVB, ... | |
| Red Foot Tortoise possible skin prob? | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: We have a RT that is about 1 year old, fits in the palm of my hand. Has done well the past year, ... A: It's really hard for me to say what it could be without seeing the tortoise. Could be a skin ... | |
| turtle looks like in hibernation but above water | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: i have had my female painted turtle for almost 20 years. shes in a 55 gallon tank with the correct ... A: Are you seeing any other behavior like gaping (yawning) or stretching the neck out? If she does ... | |
| turtles | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: how does it look when a turtle gets pregnant does it have foam A: I'm not sure what you mean by "foam," but the only way to tell for sure if a turtle is gravid ... | |
| how do i keep the substrate moist? | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: i recently posted a question about my RT's eyes being swollen shut and followed your advice...i ... A: The heat lamps are so drying that just misting doesn't do more than form a damp crust on top--if you ... | |
| RES shell problem? | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I purchased 2 red eared sliders 6 months ago and both were about the size of a 50 cent piece. For ... A: I'm not an aquatics expert, so I don't know how much help I can be on this one. If you could post a ... | |
| slider turtles' mouth | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a red ear slider turtle juvenile. I looked inside her mouth and it seemed like it had teeth! ... A: I'm afraid I can't help you much with this one. All you should be able to see in a RES's mouth is ... | |
| New Russian Tortoise | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I think that i probably have MANY questions, as i just got my Russian Tortoise TONIGHT !! ... But ... A: All reptiles shed the salmonella virus sporadically, but it's not something to be overly concerned ... | |
| New Russian Tortoise | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I think that i probably have MANY questions, as i just got my Russian Tortoise TONIGHT !! ... But ... A: Congratulations on your new RT. I think it would be easier for me to give you information on how to ... | |
| housing for a russian tortoise | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I've recently ended up with a reptile enclosure that a friend used for a baby Sulcata tortoise until ... A: Good for you for checking on this first. If you're getting a hatchling, they're very small (about ... | |
| baby mississippi sliders | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: i want to know how old my turtle is?? and the sex of it?? how do i find it out?? ANSWER: Hi Randi, ... A: Here's a link to some pictures that will help you sex your turtle when it's older. The longer nails ... | |
| what to feed | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: my turtle won't eat ever since he finished last weeks feeder gold fish.I tried fish again but he ... A: Water quality is really important with RES. You need to have a good filter and do partial water ... | |
| possible eye infection? | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: (i have 2 RT's in one 55-gal tank. heat is kept between 80-85, humidity at about 45%. i feed them ... A: The good news is, you should be able to fix this pretty easily. The bad news is, you're keeping ... | |
| baby mississippi sliders | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: i want to know how old my turtle is?? and the sex of it?? how do i find it out?? A: Unless you know the hatch date there's no absolute way to determine age. If you have a hatchling ... | |
| breeding | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: i was originally told that red eared sliders wont breed in captivity unless given a proper breeding ... A: They don't really have the mental capacity for separation anxiety. He'd rather be with the females ... | |
| my turtle wont eat | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I have had my turtle for about 7 yrs. For the last 3-4 days she wont eat or even show interest in ... A: If the tub is really only 4 gallons it's way too small for a 7 inch turtle. She needs plenty of ... | |
| breeding | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: i was originally told that red eared sliders wont breed in captivity unless given a proper breeding ... A: I don't know who told you that, but RES are prolific breeders in captivity whether conditions are ... | |
| my turtle wont eat | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I have had my turtle for about 7 yrs. For the last 3-4 days she wont eat or even show interest in ... A: I really need more (detailed) information: species of turtle, size of tank, type of filtration ... | |
| Violent Russian tortoise | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I did see a similar quesion about violent courtship, but the answer was basically, "it happens." I ... A: If you're measuring correctly (straight down the plastron, or bottom shell, rather than over the ... | |
| turtle beak | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I have a year old ornate box turtle and I noticed the small dish I had been using for her food is ... A: I don't know if she was biting at the dish or if it was chipping in some other way, but it was a ... | |
| My Russian Tortoise,, | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a russian tortoise that is about a year and a half old, I also have another one that I just ... A: I need more information so I can help you. I need to know what kind of enclosure your tortoise is ... | |
| red eared slider eggs | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: My red eared slider has laid eggs in my aquarium which have fallen off of the basking area into the ... A: If the eggs went into the water, they're likely spoiled anyway, but thank you for not wanting to ... | |
| softshell turtle that doesnt eat much | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: we have a baby softshell turtle an he seems to be very lithargic more oftenthan not , we've tried to ... A: I'm not really an aquatics person so the help I can offer is limited, but there's a couple of things ... | |
| baby red eared slider | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I found a baby red eared slider in a park, and i took him in. Hes about 7 months old, and was fine ... A: Since it's only in one eye, it may be that he somehow irritated it and it should clear up within a ... | |
| sex of turtles | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: i have 3 turtles in my tank i dont know there sex but i think 1 is pregant how do i know. 2 are big ... A: I can't tell you how to sex your turtles unless I know what species they are. If you know the ... | |
| Box turtle UVB lighting | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I bought a zilla slimline desert fixture. It has a desert 50 UVB T8 fluorescent bulb. Will this ... A: I personally prefer to use a mercury vapor all-in-one bulb because they give off better UVB and it's ... | |
| Reeves Turtle | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: Why won't my Reeves Turtle eat? It has been 3 weeks. She seems old and is 5" long.But she is very ... A: Please provide more information so I can help. How long have you had your turtle, where did you get ... | |
| Dry Skin? | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a beautiful 20 month old red foot tortoise, he/she has a nice dark shell which is rounding ... A: Vitashell is not a healthy product to use on your tortoise (although it isn't bad hand lotion for ... | |
| MY TURTLE DIED | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I WOKE UP THIS MORNING TO A DEAD TURTLE, SHE NEVER GREW AND I HAD HER FOR ABOUT 7 MONTHS. I NOTICED ... A: I can't really tell you much without more information. Sometimes a hatchling will just not do well, ... | |
| My box turtle | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: My (I believe ornate) box turtle's right eye recently had an odd white-ish liquid around and in it, ... A: There may have been either a slight infection or irritation from a foreign body in the eye. Since ... | |
| Box Turtles... | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I have one Female Box turtle, and My Mom loves turtles and i would like to get one for her birthday ... A: Getting another female would probably be best for your situation. Females typically don't fight, ... | |
| what kind of turtle do i have? | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: i found i baby turtle in my dads driving way and i picked it up and it tried to bite me. my turtle ... A: I thought I answered this question, but I don't see the answer now. I can't tell you what kind of ... | |
| Tortoises leg | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I have a baby tortoise his back foot looks as though he is missing a claw and it looks white and ... A: It's good that your tortoise is still eating and doing well, but what you're describing in his foot ... | |
| something wrong with my turtle | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: i have two western painted turtles recently we put two little sunnys in there tank with them. well ... A: It may be related to the fish, but at this point since your turtle is obviously sick and not ... | |
| calif. turtle | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: we live in riverside county and we found a small turtle with yellow stripes do you know what kind he ... A: There's no way for me to tell you what species of turtle it is based on your description, since it ... | |
| Russian Tortoise is missing his foot | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a russian tortoise who lives in a rubbermaid container and i noticed last night that three of ... A: If it's just a little red then it's pretty minor and I would leave it alone (watch it, of course). ... | |
| Russian Tortoise is missing his foot | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a russian tortoise who lives in a rubbermaid container and i noticed last night that three of ... A: Tortoises can wear their claws completely down if they spend much time on rough surfaces. If what ... | |
| Red Ear Slider | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I have recently seen a tiny insects running on the back of my turtle when she is basking. What can I ... A: My guess is they're springtails attracted to the moisture in your tank. They're not harmful, and ... | |
| Red Eared slider illness | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a red eared slider, he used to feed on turtle food pellets available at local shop, but ... A: I really can't give you any advice based on the incomplete information you've given me, but most ... | |
| Red Footed Tortoise | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I have two red footed tortoises in separate enclosures. Each enclosure has UV lighting, heat lamps, ... A: I don't think this is normal. My redfoots are fairly young, so they aren't sexed yet, but the only ... | |
| General | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: My western box turtle had a companion for the first 5 yrs and he recently died {before I could ... A: Box turtles are solitary in the wild, so your turtle will do fine on her own. If you do decide to ... | |
| Box Turtle | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: Last weekend we found a wild box turle in the woods. It was motionless, and its eyes were closed. ... A: Would you please post again *privately* and give me your email address? I know someone in S. ... | |
| 3 month sulcata tortoise | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: what is the correct diet and amount of food i need to feed my hatchling also how do i give water. i ... A: Sounds like you've gotten some bad information. Dehydration is probably the main reason hatchling ... | |
| juvenile red ear slider turtle | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I have had my pet turtle for about 3 years. It is in a plastic tutle fish tank. It is in tab water ... A: It sounds like you have your turtle set up wrong. RES need roomy tanks with good filtration, water ... | |
| peninula cooter not eating | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: Our peninsula cooter is 5 yrs. old. recently he was constipated, but for the last few days has ... A: It sounds like you do have a female, based on the size. Males are smaller than females, have long ... | |
| Three toed box turtles | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: i was just curious as to when the best time is to "let them go" my brother found them and he cannot ... A: I think your best bet is to contact the St. Louis Turtle and Tortoise Society. Their website says ... | |
| peninula cooter not eating | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: Our peninsula cooter is 5 yrs. old. recently he was constipated, but for the last few days has ... A: Can you tell me more about what was going on with him and the constipation? If you can tell me how ... | |
| Re: Baby 3-toed box turtles | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I do believe that site you gave me is much more helpful and trustworthy. Is the T-Rex 100-Watt ... A: The T-Rex bulb is an all-in-one, so it would be all you'd need for heat and UVB. It does need to ... | |
| baby 3-toed box turtles | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently incubating my 2 box turtle eggs and i candled both of the recently. I was able to see ... A: If you're using a Reptisun 10.0, it does need to be close in order to give off any UVB at all. ... | |
| Three toed box turtles | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: i was just curious as to when the best time is to "let them go" my brother found them and he cannot ... A: If your brother found them recently, the best thing would be to contact a wildlife rehabber in your ... | |
| turtle enclosure | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I have two three-toed box turtles and I have noticed that the smaller turtle has been biting the ... A: Two box turtles need a lot more room than you could get from an aquarium, and tanks aren't great ... | |
| baby 3-toed box turtles | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently incubating my 2 box turtle eggs and i candled both of the recently. I was able to see ... A: With hatchlings, I'd feed them every day for the first six months to a year, although it won't hurt ... | |
| My Turle wont eat right? | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: what do you do when your turtle wont eat anything other than fish? ... we have gave her pellets, ... A: Can you tell me what species of turtle it is and how old (or how big)? Most aquatic turtles eat ... | |
| African Side Necked Turtle | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I have an African Side Necked turtle. She is used to shallow waters, and I put her in 10 inch waters ... A: I'm not quite sure what the problem is--you left a few words out in your post. Do you mean she is ... | |
| baby 3-toed box turtles | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently incubating my 2 box turtle eggs and i candled both of the recently. I was able to see ... A: Do you mean what kind of heat source for the hatchlings? I would use a basking light with UVB (I ... | |
| My turtle stopped eating | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: My turtle, Sebastian, has stopped eating for about a month. He is still active, and he seems pretty ... A: You didn't say what species Sebastian is, but I'm guessing he's probably a red-eared slider. A 5 ... | |
| Redfoot tortoise substrate | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old redfoot tortoise. I had recently bought some New Zealand Sphagnum moss to ... A: The moss will pass through if he eats it, so don't worry. I use sphagnum moss for my redfoots--it's ... | |
| arnie | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: my african sulcata 3&1/2 yrs old has not eaten for this the 2nd day I wentut found him sunning but ... A: If the injuries to your sulcata's shell have actually penetrated into the shell, he needs to go to ... | |
| African Sulcata | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: TYPE OF ENCLOSURE/SIZE: glass aquarium/20 gallon UVB source: (uvb lamp)zoomed/wattage:60 HEAT: ... A: You want to mix the ecoearth with playsand, half and half, and keep it slightly damp. It won't hurt ... | |
| sulcata tortoise | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: our hatchling was bit by the neighbors dog. It put puncture holes in its back and removed some of ... A: The best thing to do is put him on newspaper or paper towels so he stays clean. If you have any ... | |
| turtles | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I just received 2 pet turtles. How can I tell what species it is so I can know how to take care of ... A: Can you post a very clear picture from the side of one of them? I can try to ID them for you. If ... | |
| African Sulcata | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: TYPE OF ENCLOSURE/SIZE: glass aquarium/20 gallon UVB source: (uvb lamp)zoomed/wattage:60 HEAT: ... A: Good for you for trying to do right by your sulcata. They do get VERY large (biggest I've seen is ... | |
| In desperate need of a home for my two RES turtles | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I have two RES turtles who need a home badly. I have them in a bad situation and cannot find anyone ... A: Unfortunately there are far too many RES than there are good homes for them, and most rescues have ... | |
| Red Eared Turtle pet not eating food | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I had just got two turtles, the red eared sliders as pets. These are about 1.5 to 2 inches long. I ... A: I'm not a water turtle expert, but I can suggest a few things. Red eared sliders need a roomy tank ... | |
| Baby Red Foot, Eyes | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I have had my 2 babies for 6 months now. I live in St. Pete, Fl and keep them on the screened in ... A: Young redfoots need a high moisture substrate. Watering eyes is typically a sign of being too dry. ... | |
| Red Eared Slider dead | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I know it says you're not a turtle expert, but after doing several hours of research I cannot ... A: I have to compliment you on working so hard to take good care of your RES. Too many people get ... | |
| turtle basking area | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: Can you suggest a good basking area. I have a 6'' RES who hates to climb, so I need an easy access ... A: Here's some basking platform ideas for you. I don't keep aquatics so I can't tell you from ... | |
| turtles | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: my turtles are tiny.they have got swollen eyes.they were active before and now they just sit in one ... A: I'm afraid you are not listening to the advice I'm giving you. You CANNOT keep these turtles in a ... | |
| turtles | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: my turtles are tiny.they have got swollen eyes.they were active before and now they just sit in one ... A: You have red-eared sliders. They will grow to be up to 12" if they survive, but they won't live if ... | |
| Horsefield tortoise | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: carrying on from my previous question. i have calcium sand in the large side (dry) and moss and ... A: Not a problem at all! OK, you need playsand and coir (basically it's pulverized coconut husk). ... | |
| yellow belly turtles | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: i only after gettin them.just want to no some stuff about them,how much i fed them,the tank size,one ... A: It's always best to know how to care for a pet before you get it. I'm going to give you links to ... | |
| red ear slider | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 year old red ear slider and we noticed this week he has a pea sized like cyst on his ... A: If the bump is in the vicinity of the ear (behind and slightly below the eye), it may be an ear ... | |
| Horsefield Tortoise | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: i have just brought a horsefield tortoise. i have a 2 and half foot vivarium, i have couple ... A: Please don't feed pellets. It's just not a natural diet and at best won't give him the exercise he ... | |
| Russian Tortoise | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: We purchased a russian tortoise about a year and a half ago, and we keep her in a 30 gallon tank ... A: I'm sure you're doing the best you can for your tortoise, but she is severely misshapen and you need ... | |
| Horsefield Tortoise | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: i have just brought a horsefield tortoise. i have a 2 and half foot vivarium, i have couple ... A: Sometimes they do bask a lot, but he should be active at least some of the time--moving around and ... | |
| turtle nesting | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I live on Lake Osborne in Lake Worth, Florida. A friend witnessed a turtle laying eggs on the bank, ... A: Incubation periods depend on the species and the environment. Generally it would be somewhere ... | |
| Horsefield Tortoise | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: i have just brought a horsefield tortoise. i have a 2 and half foot vivarium, i have couple ... A: Depending on how big your tortoise is, you may need more space. An adult will certainly need a ... | |
| turtles | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: my turtles are tiny.they have got swollen eyes.they were active before and now they just sit in one ... A: Pet stores generally give out very bad care information. Can you tell me what species of turtle and ... | |
| Turtle not moving | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I just brought a red eared turtle and it is not moving for almost 10 hours,but before that it was ... A: Try tugging on a hind leg to see if you get any response. If your turtle is alive it will try to ... | |
| star tortoise diet | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: i currently have a male star tortoise. I'm not too sure what to feed him, because i don't have a ... A: That wouldn't be best--ideally you want to feed as much variety as you can. If you can add in some ... | |
| Not eating | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I have two red ear slider turtles. 10 gallon aquarium. They have a water area and a basking area. ... A: You must have hatchlings if they'll both fit into a 10 gallon tank. There's a few things you should ... | |
| Turtle Lighting | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: Can I use a blacklight in my turtles tank? A: I'm not sure exactly what you mean. If you want to use a blacklight as the source of basking heat, ... | |
| food amounts and sleep levels | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: When we got her 3 weeks ago she was really active and investigated her vivarium lots, its 4 foot I ... A: I'm not sure if you have a sulcata or a T. graeca--here in the States people tend to refer to ... | |
| star tortoise diet | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: i currently have a male star tortoise. I'm not too sure what to feed him, because i don't have a ... A: Star tortoises eat grasses and leafy weeds (or greens). Unfortunately I don't know what you might ... | |
| matine | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: do different species of turtles create offspring? A: If you mean can different species interbreed, the answer is yes. It would be more common among ... | |
| Runny nose | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm assuming it has to do with temperature or humidity but I'm not sure. Any ideas? A: I could help more if you give me more information: type and size of enclosure, substrate, type of ... | |
| behavior | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: infant red eared slider living in natural bayou in La. swims toward adult and wiggles its toes in ... A: I'm sorry to say I have no idea what it means or why it would do that. A hatchling is of course ... | |
| Yellow bellied turtles nails. | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: How long do the nails need to be for it to be a male? A: I don't have an exact answer for you, but the nails would be obviously longer than a female's. ... | |
| Russian tortoise/greek tortoise | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: do they get along? A: It's not a good idea to mix tortoise species. Each species carries its own particular pathogens ... | |
| painter turtle | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: My friend has a painter turtle in a very nice tank. She used to swim all of the time. Now she just ... A: Your friend has a painted turtle (Chrysemys picta). They do hibernate, but not inside--it would ... | |
| i inherited 3 turtles and have no retile knowledge | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: i inherited 3 turtles tortoises i am not sure what kind they are but i need help please. they came ... A: That's OK. Most likely they are red-eared sliders, because those are the most common pet turtles. ... | |
| i inherited 3 turtles and have no retile knowledge | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: i inherited 3 turtles tortoises i am not sure what kind they are but i need help please. they came ... A: First thing, we need to identify your turtles or at least figure out if they're turtles or ... | |
| My First Turtles | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I barely ordered two red-eared baby turtles; they're sea turtles and at baby size are a little bit ... A: I don't know where you got your turtles from, but what they told you was completely incorrect. RES ... | |
| my red eared slider | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: i just bought a red eared slider and i am wondering what things i need to do to take care of it. ... A: Return that tank and get a bigger one. You'll need at least a 50 gallon tank within a few years, so ... | |
| turtles | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: hey i have my turtles in a five gallon and am planning on upgrading to a bigger filter to meet the ... A: It sounds like you have red eared sliders. The babies are more carnivorous than the adults, so try ... | |
| Sick turtle. | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: Ive had him about a year now. But his eyes are closed. And he isnt eating unless i feed him. I dont ... A: If your turtle is very sick you need to take him to a good herp vet. In the meantime, I can try to ... | |
| turtles | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: hey i have my turtles in a five gallon and am planning on upgrading to a bigger filter to meet the ... A: I really can't answer your questions because first of all, as my profile says, I'm not an aquatics ... | |
| my turtle has a wound | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: i have two red eares sliders.male and female. both are aged 4// the male is having a wound on his ... A: I try to get to questions as fast as I can, because I know people are waiting for answers. It's ... | |
| what kind ? what does it eat ? | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: i have a turtle i found it in the grass.It has a net like pattern a brownish blackish color. It has ... A: There are so many turtle species it's impossible to ID the turtle from your description. All ... | |
| my turtle has a wound | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: i have two red eares sliders.male and female. both are aged 4// the male is having a wound on his ... A: You do need to try to find out what caused it because you may need to make some changes to the ... | |
| Sick turtle | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: Ive had my red eared slider for a year he is about a year and 2 months old. he is about2 inches long ... A: If your turtle does have a RI, he will need a course of antibiotics. Keeping him a bit warmer will ... | |
| Sick turtle | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: Ive had my red eared slider for a year he is about a year and 2 months old. he is about2 inches long ... A: Do you mean he's stretching his neck out and opening his mouth? That's called gaping and is a sign ... | |
| turtle | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: i got my baby turtle about45 days ago.he was kept in a small pond like place.but now he has grown,so ... A: Can you give me more information? What species of turtle is it? How exactly are you keeping ... | |
| Lighting | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: Do you know if a Aqua Ace BIOPLANT FL15BR 25F aquarium light has the needed UVA and UVB rays that ... A: I tried to look the bulb up, but there seems to be very little information on it. Since it's not ... | |
| water turtle | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: my water turtl has diarrhea what do i do? A: You need to provide more information. What species of turtle; how old; how big; how long have you ... | |
| Turtle bleeding | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: ive two turtles and one decided to start "fanning" the other and was bitten and now bleeding. ive ... A: I'm glad to hear you were able to get him to the vet and he's doing well now. I'm not sure if the ... | |
| sick turtle | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a tiny (not sure how old) red eared slider. I bought him/ her from a guy on the street ... A: I'm not an aquatics expert, so I can only give you limited help. Unfortunately, your little turtle ... | |
| Crawford lettuce | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a sulcata tourtoise and he is incredible healthy. I know much about turtles bu. I am just ... A: I had to look Crawford lettuce up, but it looks like it's a romaine relative and so would be OK for ... | |
| mississippi map turtle. | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: and i came home from work and found the little guy in the water but he couldnt swim to the bottom. ... A: Is your turtle swimming at all lopsided? In circles? Do you see any bubbles coming from his nose, ... | |
| Turtle bleeding | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: ive two turtles and one decided to start "fanning" the other and was bitten and now bleeding. ive ... A: By "fanning" do you mean "flashing"? That is, did he have his penis out and that's what was bitten? ... | |
| injured turtle | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I found a painted turtle with a quarter of its shell (right shoulder area) cracked a bit apart from ... A: Yes, turtles do hibernate, but if this turtle has a cracked shell it needs veterinary attention. ... | |
| Turtles | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: Again i thank you so very much. So can i just switch off from using a heat lamp and a uvb bulb? So ... A: Do you mean can you put a UVB bulb such as the T-Rex (a 100 watt mercury vapor bulb) into any ... | |
| Turtles | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: Again i thank you so very much. So can i just switch off from using a heat lamp and a uvb bulb? So ... A: You can't switch back and forth. The basking (heat) lamp has to be on all day, and ideally so ... | |
| Turtle | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I know you don't specialize in turtles but can you please help me in the best you can. I don't know ... A: The drops may help briefly, but if your turtle is really sick the drops won't do much good. Your ... | |
| tortoise | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: How long can a sulcata tortoise hold its breath?I found my sulcata in the pool . He seems fine ... A: They can hold their breath for quite a while if necessary. Their metabolism is slower than a ... | |
| Need help on desert tortoise, please. | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old desert tortoise, but we've only had him for three months. He's been in ... A: Desert tortoises are programmed to hold their urine as a hydration source until conditions tell them ... | |
| new to turtles | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: i recently bought my 2 adorable turtles as i'm allergic to most pets. they are the same age. one is ... A: It's really important to know what species you have so you can provide proper care. If the shop ... | |
| Turtle | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I know you don't specialize in turtles but can you please help me in the best you can. I don't know ... A: I appreciate your confidence but mostly I just know how to do research on things. I don't keep ... | |
| Turtle | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I know you don't specialize in turtles but can you please help me in the best you can. I don't know ... A: If the water temp is too low the turtle won't want to swim and will just bask, but I don't think ... | |
| Russion Tortoise throwing up, i think | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: for the past couple of days my Russian tortoise has been leaving piles of white, slimy stuff laying ... A: The white stuff is urates (urine) and is normal. You want them to be watery or soft. Dry and ... | |
| Yellow Bellied Turtles | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I bought two turtles just over a year ago, i was told they were both males, but in the last 3 months ... A: I assume your turtles are yellow bellied sliders (Trachemys scripta scripta). Females are ... | |
| which speices of tortoise are keep with fishes in tank | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: i have no knowledge about turtle ? which species of tortoise are keep in tank with fishes? are,we ... A: I'm not sure I can be too helpful, because you're in India and I'm in the United States, but I'll do ... | |
| sulcata tortoise | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 young sulcatas around 6 months old. They are in a 29 gallon long tank with sand. They ... A: I don't know how long you've had your sulcata, but I'm afraid you're keeping your tortoises in bad ... | |
| Aisan box turtle | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: My turtle has yellow eyes and i do not know if it is a boy or a girl? A: "Asian box turtle" can cover several different species, none of which can be sexed by eye color. ... | |
| very lethargic tortoise | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a baby tortoise, a Horsefield. Not sure of exact age, but she is about 3 inches long. We have ... A: Weather changes at this time of year can cause a tortoise to be somewhat lethargic (digging in, ... | |
| Hidey | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a Tortoise named Hidey, you can probably guess why. Every time I touch him, he goes into his ... A: You didn't say where you got your tortoise or what species it is, but some species of tortoises are ... | |
| Bitting | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: Today our pet painted turtle bit my 2 year olds finger... could he have done that because she had ... A: It's possible your turtle saw a tiny pink finger and thought it was a worm or something else edible, ... | |
| malnurition red foot | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can help me. I have a very sick turtle on my hands and not enough money to get proper ... A: Tortoises can go for quite a while without food, so don't panic yet, especially since she's moving ... | |
| help | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: my red eared slider is about 1 inch and i just got it and it hasint eaten in 3 days its also a girl ... A: I'm not that experienced with aquatics, so I'm going to send you to another website for care ... | |
| bitting | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I have two turtles. We had them outside in a pond for summer and recently moved them inside because ... A: When they were in the pond the smaller turtle probably had enough room and enough hiding areas to ... | |
| help | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: i have a red ear slider turte that i just got for a gift and am feeding it river shrip but it wont ... A: If you read my profile you'll see it says I'm not experienced with aquatics, but I'll try to give ... | |
| I had a few questions. | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I live in Hawaii and wanted to get a cherryhead red footed tortoise and was wondering if you knew ... A: There are several species of North American box turtles, but in your climate I think you'd be better ... | |
| What kind of turtle do I have? | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: My friend gave me a turtle as a gift. Not sure what species of turtle it is. He won’t eat pellets, ... A: I'm not that experienced with aquatics (it's an aquatic species), but I honestly would need better ... | |
| baby long neck turtle | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: i have got a baby long neck turtle, around half of one eye he has white stuff around it, it all has ... A: I really can't give you an answer based on the information given. Turtles often don't act sick ... | |
| I had a few questions. | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I live in Hawaii and wanted to get a cherryhead red footed tortoise and was wondering if you knew ... A: I'm not sure I can tell you directly where to get a cherryhead, but I can point you in the right ... | |
| desert tortoise | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I found a desert tortoise 2 years ago and it lives in my backyard (live in southern calif. Orange ... A: I would contact the Orange County chapter of the CA Turtle and Tortoise Club. They are experienced ... | |
| red ear slider nail trimming | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1 and a half year old RES. Her nails are getting rather long on her front feet. Do I need ... A: If your RES is around the 4" mark, you may have a male rather than a female. Males have longer ... | |
| red foot | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: i currently own a redfoot about 4 inches. i recently purchases another slightly larger. i changed ... A: Your tortoises may be a little small to sex yet. Typically there isn't much fighting among ... | |
| Bleeding - Burmese Brown Tortoise | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: We have had Burmese Brown Tortoise for the last 14 years. We have had no health issues with it till ... A: I'm sorry, but I'm just not qualified to help you with this. You really need to seek help from a ... | |
| my pet turle | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: My brother caught a baby terrapin turle from a pond and gave it to me for my birthday. he is really ... A: The very best thing you could do for this turtle if it's a native species is to release it where it ... | |
| yellow-bellied turtles | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: which is a yellow-bellied turtle has a big lump on one side of her head were her ear is? Do you know ... A: Most likely it's an ear abscess. She needs to go to a herp vet for treatment. If the infection has ... | |
| Turtles | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: Can I keep my eastern Box Turtle indoors in The Winter Months? Will he try to Hibernate? A: How long have you had your turtle? Where do you live? The general rules for hibernation are: ... | |
| red foot tortoise | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a red foot 3 weeks ago. Its about 5", ? male or female and how old it is. After reading ... A: Redfoots require a warm, moist, humid enclosure, but provide one area that's dry so it can choose ... | |
| pregnant turtle | 10/10/2009 |
| Q: I know that you don't specialise in aquatic turtles, but I'm pretty desperate! My red-eared slider ... A: Hu Sue-Ann, I'm assuming you know for sure she needs to lay. I don't know how you have her set up, ... | |
| My red footed tortoise is not eating | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: Since last week I've noticed he is not eating. It seems like he is interested in food. He opens his ... A: The main reasons for lack of appetite are being too warm or cool, dehydration, and parasites or ... | |
| Mississippi Mud Turtle | 10/9/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased two Mississippi mud turtles and have had them for about a week. They have a ... A: I'm not that experienced with aquatic species, but I would consider changing the set up of your tank ... | |
| My red footed tortoise is not eating | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: Since last week I've noticed he is not eating. It seems like he is interested in food. He opens his ... A: I need more information, please. Can you tell me (in detail) how long you've had him, how old/big ... | |
| res and map turtle tank | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: what is the best way toset up a half land half water tank A: As my profile says, aquatics aren't really my area of expertise, but most people I know who do keep ... | |
| RES Hatchling | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: but I REALLY need help.I have a RES hatchling that we found on my patio since I am near a lake we ... A: Depending on where you live, it's possible that someone got tired of keeping it and just let it go; ... | |
| Russian tort | 10/7/2009 |
| Q: Our beloved Russian tort has suddenly become seemingly paralyzed except for her head. she doesn't ... A: I can tell you some ways you can improve the way you keep her indoors, but if she's still in this ... | |
| RES laid egg..... | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: let me first start by saying, I understand your Expertise is tortoises, and not turtles....I was ... A: lol. I don't keep aquatics, but I know enough to at least steer you in the right direction. ... | |
| turtles | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: All of a sudden my turtle is motionless she's always so active and on the go and i noticed today ... A: I'm not quite sure from your description whether your turtle is moving at all. A turtle that's ... | |
| Brown mucus from mouth of painted turtle | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I am currently housing a 4.5 inch painted turtle. Last week I upgraded its tank to a 100 gallon ... A: I wish I could help more, but since I'm not well-versed in aquatics my best advice would be to take ... | |
| baby sulcata on its back | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: My tortoises is about 3 weeks old. I have had it 5 days. its in a 10 gallon terrarium, rabbit ... A: There are several changes to your enclosure that I'd suggest making. First, your tortoise will grow ... | |
| Tilly the Tortoise (red foot) | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: Sorry, to kepp asking questions but i want to make sure Tilly is in the best possible care! I have ... A: Please ask all the questions you need to! If Tilly's eyes are watering, she is not hydrated enough. ... | |
| tumor or skin infection on my pet turtle | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a turtle that has a growth on his left side just behind his left leg, when I tried to clean ... A: I really can't answer, as I'm not a vet. It could be a number of things, although an infection is ... | |
| tumor or skin infection on my pet turtle | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a turtle that has a growth on his left side just behind his left leg, when I tried to clean ... A: You need to take your turtle to a herp vet. It sounds like he may have a skin infection that will ... | |
| Russian tort | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: Our beloved Russian tort has suddenly become seemingly paralyzed except for her head. she doesn't ... A: Please provide more information so I can help. How long has this been going on? Where did you get ... | |
| my african helmeted turtle | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: i just bought an african helmeted turtle yesterday, and she wont bask or eat. i moved the light away ... A: As my profile says, I'm not experienced with aquatic turtles and I am not at all familiar with the ... | |
| turtles | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: what do terrappin turtles eat? A: I can't really answer your question without knowing the exact species. If you're talking about a ... | |
| russian tortoise has pyramding? | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: i thin my Russian tortoise has pyramiding of the shell. should i bring it to a vet ? thanks ... A: It would work if you removed the top and replaced the plexy front with something solid. You need ... | |
| cooters turtle | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: i have a cooters turtle and have being having problems with him i nealy lost him to my stupid self ... A: As it says in my profile, I'm not experienced with aquatics, but it sounds like your turtle may have ... | |
| terrapin has a swelled cheek | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: my terrapin has a swelled cheek... is it an infection? virus? please help!!! A: Most likely it is an infection. You don't say what species it is, but ear abscesses are common in ... | |
| Baby Tortoise | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: We have had desert torioises for 30 plus years. Tonite we had eggs apparent in a hole. One of the ... A: Congratulations on the eggs! Next time you find a nest this far along, I would just leave the eggs ... | |
| russian tortoise has pyramding? | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: i thin my Russian tortoise has pyramiding of the shell. should i bring it to a vet ? thanks ... A: OK, let's go through each item. Since you're in Ireland, most likely your tortoise is captive ... | |
| terrapins | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I have yellow bellied terrapins, recently when I change the water it only stay clear for a couple of ... A: I'm sorry, if you read my profile you would see that I am not experienced with aquatics so can only ... | |
| russian tortoise has pyramding? | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: i thin my Russian tortoise has pyramiding of the shell. should i bring it to a vet ? thanks A: Yes, your tortoise is exhibiting unhealthy shell growth. Please write again and answer the ... | |
| Red Foot Tilly Tortoise | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: I have just recently got a baby red foot, we have had her for only 2 days. I have her in a wooden ... A: I don't know if you're experienced with tortoises in general, but because of their diet redfoots do ... | |
| size | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: Ihave two turtles that were the same size when i bought them around 4 months ago.The one has more ... A: Turtles and tortoises of the same species and same age don't necessarily grow at the same rate, but ... | |
| turtles appetite | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: i just got a baby turle abt 10 days ago.he must be abt 1 and a half or 2 months old.he has about 15 ... A: You must not have read my profile which says that I'm not experienced with aquatics, and you didn't ... | |
| Red Eared Slider Turtles | 9/26/2009 |
| Q: Why does my turtle has a white goo thing around it's head? Is it dead or something? A: As my profile says, I'm not experienced with aquatic species, but I can tell you that no turtle ... | |
| Found a Turtle | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: We found a small turtle in our back yard and want to find out if it is easy to keep it as pet and ... A: Contact the Dallas-Fort Worth Herp Society at www.dfwherp.org and see if they can ID it for you. If ... | |
| Yellow belliied slider turtle | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: Do the males claws need cutting A: The claws of the male are naturally longer and shouldn't need cutting under normal circumstances. ... | |
| shell | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: i have hatchling red eared sliders that i got from myrtle beach,there about the size of a fifty cent ... A: I am not experienced with aquatics, per my profile. However, the spots on your turtle's shell could ... | |
| Red Eared sliders with orange discoloration | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I've had these turtles (2) since May. In the last week, this orange discoloration has appeared. It ... A: If you read my profile you should have seen that I can answer tortoise-specific questions; I'm not ... | |
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Jeannie
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Expertise
Questions regarding husbandry of Russian tortoises and other Mediterranean species, sulcata, and redfoot tortoises; general tortoise care; box turtle care. If I can't answer a specific question, I can provide sources for further research. Please note: I am not well experienced with aquatic species. I've worked with them in rescue, but I don't keep or breed them. If you ask a question about red-eared sliders or other aquatic species, I may not be able to provide you with the specific information that you need, although I can give researched answers and direct you to websites that may help further. I also have contacts in rescue that I can use if necessary. Disclaimer: My advice is not a substitute for vet care. If I think your tortoise/turtle has a specific medical condition or injury that warrants a vet visit, I'll tell you so, and if possible I'll help you locate a vet. If I do advise consulting a vet, please do it for the health and safety of your pet.
Experience
I have kept and bred Russian tortoises for over ten years and have other Mediterranean species plus redfoots. Have kept box turtles in the past. I've worked with other tortoise species at a local rescue, mostly sulcata but some leopards, California desert tortoises, yellowfoots, and box turtles. I have also worked with aquatics in rescue, but don't keep them in my collection.
Education/Credentials
My knowledge is based on hands-on experience keeping, breeding, and working with tortoises and turtles.
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