Comments on: Red-eared Slider http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/ Ranting and Raving Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:48:35 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: daniel http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/comment-page-3/#comment-867130 daniel Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:48:35 +0000 http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/#comment-867130 hay emily did you try switching foods sometimes turtles get tired of the same foods i used to have ten turtles so i know hay emily did you try switching foods sometimes turtles get tired of the same foods i used to have ten turtles so i know

]]> By: Svenon http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/comment-page-3/#comment-856740 Svenon Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:49:28 +0000 http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/#comment-856740 I just got two RES (Precious & Fergie)... I'm really excited & at the same time getting prepared to buy things that are really important for them... I just wanted to know besides ReptoMin i want to feed them vegies..havnt done that yet thinking they are too small now... (they are size a big coin) Should i try to feed them some fruits or vegies. & if yes..what fruits or vegies would you suggest. Besides i'm in India. there is clear Sun most of the times in a year. can i keep them open in the sun for a few hours & not use the artificial light! Really looking forrward for your reaply..will check this site in a weeks time & again till i get to read somethin from you...TC - Svenon I just got two RES (Precious & Fergie)… I’m really excited & at the same time getting prepared to buy things that are really important for them…
I just wanted to know besides ReptoMin i want to feed them vegies..havnt done that yet thinking they are too small now… (they are size a big coin) Should i try to feed them some fruits or vegies. & if yes..what fruits or vegies would you suggest. Besides i’m in India. there is clear Sun most of the times in a year. can i keep them open in the sun for a few hours & not use the artificial light!
Really looking forrward for your reaply..will check this site in a weeks time & again till i get to read somethin from you…TC – Svenon

]]> By: marcelo http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/comment-page-3/#comment-856738 marcelo Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:25:43 +0000 http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/#comment-856738 Note:You can buy PRO-VITA-SOL in any CVS pharmacy stores.Babies section. Note:You can buy PRO-VITA-SOL in any CVS pharmacy stores.Babies section.

]]> By: marcelo http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/comment-page-3/#comment-856737 marcelo Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:23:30 +0000 http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/#comment-856737 When babies red eared turtles have bacteria infection,specially closed eyes i learned to put in to the water a produt the name PRO-VITA-SOL,its a human medicaton,consumed for human babies,contain iron and help turtles w any kind of bacteria infection.I used on my sick turtle.Mixing this vitamin into the tank,lots of the Pro Vita Son.I repeat 3 times and toke a couple months to be better.My turtles had closed and swllow eyes like popeye disease and now shes perfect.When u apply Pro Vita Son in to the water will change the water color,will be dark brown.Leave for 3 days,do water change and repet the process for 3 or more time,depend how severe is the infection. When babies red eared turtles have bacteria infection,specially closed eyes i learned to put in to the water a produt the name PRO-VITA-SOL,its a human medicaton,consumed for human babies,contain iron and help turtles w any kind of bacteria infection.I used on my sick turtle.Mixing this vitamin into the tank,lots of the Pro Vita Son.I repeat 3 times and toke a couple months to be better.My turtles had closed and swllow eyes like popeye disease and now shes perfect.When u apply Pro Vita Son in to the water will change the water color,will be dark brown.Leave for 3 days,do water change and repet the process for 3 or more time,depend how severe is the infection.

]]> By: marcelo http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/comment-page-3/#comment-856736 marcelo Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:13:55 +0000 http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/#comment-856736 Carolyn...I work on PETCO Pet Shop and always people looking to adopt any kind animals.I have 2 turtles because a custumer bought then on the streets in Washington DC and when i let her know what she need to keep then in a good life,she just asked me :can u take care this turtles to me.I don`t wanna spend all this money w 2 small turtles.Sadly,one babie turtles was really sick,w bacteria infection because her children playing w the turtles like a toys and let then out to the water.Anyways.I have this 2 turtles w me,no sick anymore,actually,very active and happy,about 5 months.So...I don`t know if u have pet stores closed to u or pets humane society around ur city.I`m sure they will find some good people to take care ur turtles. Carolyn…I work on PETCO Pet Shop and always people looking to adopt any kind animals.I have 2 turtles because a custumer bought then on the streets in Washington DC and when i let her know what she need to keep then in a good life,she just asked me :can u take care this turtles to me.I don`t wanna spend all this money w 2 small turtles.Sadly,one babie turtles was really sick,w bacteria infection because her children playing w the turtles like a toys and let then out to the water.Anyways.I have this 2 turtles w me,no sick anymore,actually,very active and happy,about 5 months.So…I don`t know if u have pet stores closed to u or pets humane society around ur city.I`m sure they will find some good people to take care ur turtles.

]]> By: marcelo http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/comment-page-3/#comment-856735 marcelo Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:59:55 +0000 http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/#comment-856735 also,feed w small gold fish... also,feed w small gold fish…

]]> By: marcelo http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/comment-page-3/#comment-856734 marcelo Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:57:18 +0000 http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/#comment-856734 I have 2 babies red eared slider turtle.I believe one male and female.They are pretty much a 4 or 5 months older.Days ago the smallest one start to stopin front of another and shaking his or her front legs around his/her head.Is these moviments a faithing for territory or they want to breed?They doing very well in my 30 gallon tank w a very good canister filter sistem,heather,place to climb,UVB light,bublles stones and good diet:Crikets,mealworms,mixed vegetables,romaine lettuce and floating food sticks.So...they doesnot like to be too much outside the water,but 10 min everyday,yes,closed to the UVB light.If u know the answer please help me.Thanks a lot! I have 2 babies red eared slider turtle.I believe one male and female.They are pretty much a 4 or 5 months older.Days ago the smallest one start to stopin front of another and shaking his or her front legs around his/her head.Is these moviments a faithing for territory or they want to breed?They doing very well in my 30 gallon tank w a very good canister filter sistem,heather,place to climb,UVB light,bublles stones and good diet:Crikets,mealworms,mixed vegetables,romaine lettuce and floating food sticks.So…they doesnot like to be too much outside the water,but 10 min everyday,yes,closed to the UVB light.If u know the answer please help me.Thanks a lot!

]]> By: jenna http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/comment-page-3/#comment-855824 jenna Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:08:40 +0000 http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/#comment-855824 i just recently bought a red eared slider his name is peewee. hes so funny hes a very fast swimmer and is always sun bathing on his floating rock. everythings been going great i have a few guppies in the tank for him to "try" and catch and eat and i feed him once a day. my only problem is my tank wont stay clear i have what i think is a strong filter i just dont understand whats going on. ive had everything for about 3 weeks and ive already had to clean the tank twice and im about to clean it a 3rd time. someone help me out please. i just recently bought a red eared slider his name is peewee. hes so funny hes a very fast swimmer and is always sun bathing on his floating rock. everythings been going great i have a few guppies in the tank for him to “try” and catch and eat and i feed him once a day. my only problem is my tank wont stay clear i have what i think is a strong filter i just dont understand whats going on. ive had everything for about 3 weeks and ive already had to clean the tank twice and im about to clean it a 3rd time. someone help me out please.

]]> By: jitendar tomar http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/comment-page-3/#comment-855750 jitendar tomar Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:16:17 +0000 http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/#comment-855750 i have 2 wood indonasian turtle and both r so cute and enjoy with my fishes, now i brought 2 new baby red ear turtle....red ear r so cute but both r so small...almost time sleeping....i think red ear baby turtle lazy....not active....what to do bout care of baby turtle.....anyone can tell me pls i have 2 wood indonasian turtle and both r so cute and enjoy with my fishes, now i brought 2 new baby red ear turtle….red ear r so cute but both r so small…almost time sleeping….i think red ear baby turtle lazy….not active….what to do bout care of baby turtle…..anyone can tell me pls

]]> By: Friday http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/comment-page-3/#comment-855126 Friday Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:55:07 +0000 http://www.elharo.com/blog/birding/2007/05/27/red-eared-slider/#comment-855126 You need to see a reptile vet!!!!!! If it's intestines are protruding, antibiotics won't help, have some compassion and common sense!!!!!!! I feed my RES raw meat and shrimp every now and then, she goes nuts for it. She's 13yrs. You need to see a reptile vet!!!!!! If it’s intestines are protruding, antibiotics won’t help, have some compassion and common sense!!!!!!!

I feed my RES raw meat and shrimp every now and then, she goes nuts for it. She’s 13yrs.

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