I have a red eared slider turtle and just love him!!
I belong to a forum where you can learn more about your new pet.
If you are interested, send a PM and I'll dig out the site address for you.
I think you're being a bit too harsh on her.Originally Posted by strange_wings
I believe you've said elsewhere that you're sixteen. Had they really lived "for years" and been taken well care of they would still be alive. Those little hatchling RES that are so popular easily live into their twenties.
As for how old they are when you got them. If they're 1" - 1 1/2" then they are recently hatched.
Age eight + five years would be thirteen, you could have went to your local library or even your school library, or just a computer to look up how to care for them.You could have even asked a teacher to help you. There are plenty of children that do take really good care of their reptile pets.
Unfortunately this is a case of disposable pet. Why worry when you can just go buy another.
And yes, I know I'm being very very harsh here. But you are trying to say that killing your pets was ok, you're trying to justify it. Where you to do this in the health and nutrition section concerning a cat I'm certain you'd see worse than what I have wrote here.
I will say it again. Do not get more turtles. I honestly feel you are not mature enough for such a big responsibility at this time. Also, unless you're working and can pay for it yourself, to provide a proper set up you'll need to spend around $300. Plus these animals do need vet care just like every other animal.
I haven't, but I'd be up for it.Originally Posted by strange_wings
kcwm - I've checked out those care sheets and that forum before. In general it seems a bit better for aquatics. I've always liked some of the forums on kingsnake.com. For my area of interest, box turtles, that section has experienced breeders, keepers, and biologists.I've learned a lot from lurking there for years - before I ever kept boxies. (note that the kingsnake.com site also has a laws and cites section that is very useful -I think one of the people from Rexano.org posts there too)
Have you tried any of the homemade gelatin recipes? I think I have it saved somewhere. If anyone else is interested I'll revive the turtle thread and add it.