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  1. Chloebark

    Weird growth on beak

    Yeah, unfortunately due to the overgrowth his beak grew long and outwards. She didn’t take anymore off because it was a thin area and she didn’t want to...break his beak I guess? She initially wanted to do 2 separate trimmings to let him get used to eating with a shorter beak but for now this is...
  2. Chloebark

    Weird growth on beak

    Before photos: After: I wanted to update everyone on Walter’s transformation. He hasn’t eaten yet (just got the beak trimmed yesterday) but he seems almost back to himself. His claws got trimmed too. I will be much more diligent now on the foods he eats and on his beak growth.
  3. Chloebark

    Weird growth on beak

    I just wanted to update for anyone curious. I looked for a new vet and we had the appointment yesterday for Walter. It’s a farther drive for us but it was absolutely worth it. I was asked what felt like 100 questions about Walter, his habitat, his food, his personality. The vet was so attentive...
  4. Chloebark

    Weird growth on beak

    Thanks everyone for your responses. I have taken Walter to the vet but am now switching vets so it’s taking a while to get this done for him. I have also switched out the terra cotta saucer dish for a slate of rock to put his food on. He seems to be fine, he is his usual self, I am just annoyed...
  5. Chloebark

    Weird growth on beak

    He has an outdoor enclosure for the summer but it’s winter in northern Indiana so unfortunately he has to stay inside. Is there anything I could keep in his enclosure that could help? What hard bits of food can I feed him?
  6. Chloebark

    Weird growth on beak

    Thanks, I’ll bring that up to him on Saturday. Is there anything I can do or give him to help keep the beak trimmed?
  7. Chloebark

    Weird growth on beak

    I discovered today a strange almost wart-like growth on my tortoise’s lower beak just underneath his mouth. I soaked him (Walter) in a warm bath for 25 minutes then tried to clean the area with a q-tip because I thought it might be dried food but it wouldn’t come off and I didn’t want to hurt...
  8. Chloebark

    Happy Adoption Day, Tenzin!

    sorry @Chloebark! I ain’t even mad
  9. Chloebark

    Happy Adoption Day, Tenzin!

    I mean they’re easier than a dog and they’re fun to watch and they’re so cute. I hope he falls in love with whatever you end up getting! Edit: boyfriend said absolutely no more water turtles.
  10. Chloebark

    Happy Adoption Day, Tenzin!

    Omg!!!!! I’m going to show my boyfriend these and he’s going to get so mad at me for wanting another turtle. we had both decided no more...
  11. Chloebark

    Happy Adoption Day, Tenzin!

    For the price difference I don’t think it’d be worth it to get a smaller filter. Fluval have slightly smaller filters for at most $50 less but you would need to upgrade anyway so I think that may be the best to get. I didn’t realize they could stay in a 50 gallon I still have my 75 gallon maybe...
  12. Chloebark

    Happy Adoption Day, Tenzin!

    Here’s a pic of the stand that I use for my tortoise. It has a mercury vapor bulb in it, there are different brands with different watts, I believe this s a powersun 100 watt. This is what I ended up doing for the new 125 gallon because the stand aren’t tall enough for these taller tanks. I...
  13. Chloebark

    Happy Adoption Day, Tenzin!

    When I got my first turtle it was a baby red eared slider. I bought him for $10 in Chinatown in Chicago (gimme a break I was 19). They were telling people they could live their whole lives in these dinky plastic carrying containers (it is the first pic I posted in this thread of Tenzin). Now I...
  14. Chloebark

    Happy Adoption Day, Tenzin!

    And I use the mercury vapor bulb with just one light fixture with all of that because it provides UVB and heat so you don’t need two separate bulbs with two separate fixtures.
  15. Chloebark

    Happy Adoption Day, Tenzin!

    Haha it seems very overwhelming at first but once you’re started it’s pretty easy. The screen should be fine, but remember that the light will be right at the top of the tank so the water level needs to be low enough so that when they bask they aren’t roasting! That’s why I recommend the tank...
  16. Chloebark

    Happy Adoption Day, Tenzin!

    If you do an open top like I have, I would recommend a light stand that can be held under the tank to hold the light above the water, like this Zoo Med Reptile Lamp Stand, Full Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000255OUO/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20 They have different sizes too. Also here’s a pic of...
  17. Chloebark

    Happy Adoption Day, Tenzin!

    I used to not have a water heater then one of my turtles got a respiratory infection and I learned warmer water is good. I use these types of heaters TetraFauna Aquatic Reptile Heater For Frogs, Newts & Turtles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IWXHMI/?tag=exoticpetnetw-20 because they are caged and...
  18. Chloebark

    Happy Adoption Day, Tenzin!

    Yeah that sounds like a good setup. With just one turtle you’ll probably be able to go weeks and maybe even months without cleaning the filter or water changes (but you will need to add water). It can last longer if you feed your turtle in a separate tank/container because they’re messy eaters...
  19. Chloebark

    Happy Adoption Day, Tenzin!

    I only know about red eared sliders and eastern river cooters, since that’s what I own. Sliders are a shy/scared species and like to “slide” into the water when they sense danger. Eastern river cooters are very laid back and mine doesn’t mind when I pick her up (I only pick her up when cleaning...
  20. Chloebark

    Happy Adoption Day, Tenzin!

    Yay!! You must post pics when you do! I would ask on this forum or even ask friends, it seems people are always trying to get rid of their turtles because they didn’t realize how much work they are.
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