Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 9:46 pm New to turtlehood
So someone was getting rid of their RES so I decided to take him in and (when school starts) have him as our class pet. This guy is approx 18 yrs old, was never under proper lights, in enough water, or fed anything other than pellets. So I have gotten him lights and a basking area and given him more water and am waiting for a water heater. Today I tried giving him some lettuce and he didn't touch it. He took shredded carrot from my hand but let other pieces sink. I've been feeding him too much pellets based on what I see everyone saying here so I want to try some different things, it just seems like he's very hungry. I'm noticing his shell is shedding but I think that's because he's never been under the proper lights so I hope that slows down now. Is there anything else I am missing? I want to do what's best for him but I need help!
Heather
1 RES approx 18 Koopa
1 goldendoodle Brighton
1 labradoodle Remington