I'm glad that you were able to find a vet and provide the recommended antibiotic. Antibiotics reduce appetite, when hydrating I suggest doing so in a bathtub so you can regulate the water temperature. Cutting up small pieces of fresh cocktail shrimp may entice your turtle to eat. This most...
Hi I'll be happy to, introduce myself. I've been a turtle owner since 8 years old, I won my first red ear slider at a school fair. Jump ahead 35 years I now not only have a full-time job in pharmaceutical I also have been interning for years for exotic reptile vets as well as working at Reptile...
Map turtles are beautiful, they are strong swimmers so raise the water almost to the top but not too much where they can climb out. Maps originate from fast moving rivers so need a filter rated 4x the aquarium size as if the tank is full of water. You have a 55 gallon tank, a filter rated to...