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Thanks for reaching out about Semsem. Another veterinarian to visit is recommended or maybe your present veterinarian can consult with a reptile veterinarian. Vitamin A deficiencies can often lead to ocular changes and inappetence. Check and correct water quality, water and basking site temperatures and UVB exposure. Review diet and improve if deficient. Systemic antibiotics, a vitamin A injection and eye ointments might be needed. Good luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Thanks for reaching out about Shelley. Starting with a good website such as the San Diego Turtle & Tortoise Society (instead of just copying it to here). At the minimum, a 30-40 gallon aquarium. Set up for a haul out area under a basking site. The basking site should reach 90+ degrees and also include ultraviolet B radiation (special bulb). Food can consist of turtle pellets (purchased in small quantities, used in 3 months, with the remainder thrown away). Fresh chopped vegetables can also be offered but it usually takes a while for turtles to accept it as food. Testing water quality and cleaning regularly. Good luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hello, thank you for using PetCoach. Tau appears to be a red-eared slider (RES). He shouldn't need too much in the way of care (other than food) if you are only going to have him for a week. Here is a link to a RES care sheet. This may help to answer any questions you may have. Hope this helps. Best wishes! ( https://www.petcoach.co/article/red-eared-slider-care-feeding-housing-diet-and-characterist/ )
Updated on September 24th, 2025
You can feed a variety of different veggies and it's best to feed dark leafy greens. Protein sources should be limited. The food can be placed in the enclosure and he will find it himself. If he's not eating, then he may be used to a different diet prior to you having him. In this case it would be best to contact the previous owner and find out what they were feeding him. Below is a link to an article that explains how to properly feed your turtle and has other helpful information for proper care. http://www.anapsid.org/reslider.html I hope that helps and all is well with Puddle.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hi there! Let me see if I can help you with Michelangelo. I read through this article from Reptile Magazine, and it seems to have some good advice on husbandry and diet of the species: http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Turtles-Tortoises/Turtle-Care/Golden-Thread-Turtle-Care-Tips/ I also really like Austin's Turlte Page for information about turtle husbandry: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/cs-chinesegoldenthread.htm In addition, I would recommend you do try to encourage Michelangelo to bask, whether it be outside in the sun, or under a UVB bulb lamp (monitored of course). It is important for his metabolism to have the UVB lighting. I hope you find this answer helpful. Best of luck!
Updated on September 24th, 2025