Feeding and Nutrition :: Enticing a baby to eat

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Post Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 1:34 am   Enticing a baby to eat

I bought a baby musk turtle a day or so ago and have yet to see him eat. Any tips on enticing him to eat? I had no problems getting my res to eat when I first got him and he was a tiny baby at the time too.
RES: Turtley - about 9" (She makes it a mission to measure her. :/)
Musk: Bolt - 4.5"
Mutt: Gaviota - small
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Post Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 1:57 am   

might still be scared, new environment, and all.
Take care,
V Lou

I have:
2 kitties
lots of plants
1 female RES, Itai, 1 female Western Painted, Daisey. They have lots of colorful pet fish and about 770 gal water.
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Post Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 8:56 am   

Here are some ideas: www.redearslider.com/entice_eating.html
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Post Posted: Mon Feb 22, 2010 12:54 pm   

V Lou: That's true. It doesn't help that I keep introducing new items into his tank. :P

Steve: You're everywhere! Once again, thanks for the link. :)
RES: Turtley - about 9" (She makes it a mission to measure her. :/)
Musk: Bolt - 4.5"
Mutt: Gaviota - small
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