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  1. J

    Any turtle tips or tricks?

    He is in a 75 gal tank, with two ceramic heaters that are on 24/7 and a MVB that is on 13 hours
  2. J

    Any turtle tips or tricks?

    I had previously posted with concerns about our new box turtle, but the situation has changed slightly, and since you guys are definitely the authorities, hoping for some good ideas! We got him about two weeks ago - he was a stray we adopted from a reptile shop. They said he was healthy, a...
  3. J

    Can't get my tank warm enough

    Sorry, I should have been more clear - he never gets to roam anywhere unattended! I'm the helicopter mom of turtle parenting :) But I will definitely look into a bigger tank/enclosure - thanks!
  4. J

    Can't get my tank warm enough

    Wow - that looks great. Seems like I need to start getting my DIY skills out!
  5. J

    Can't get my tank warm enough

    I will take a look at some examples because I can't figure out how to cover it with the lamps there - thank you!
  6. J

    Can't get my tank warm enough

    Oh, no - really!? I got a 50 gal because both the exotic animal vet and the specialty reptile store where we adopted him said that was the right size. Plus he is out of the tank several hours a day - both outside or walking around the house. He is a little guy - only about 4" - but I will...
  7. J

    Can't get my tank warm enough

    We have a new adult box turtle and I'm having trouble getting the right temp for him. He is indoors, in a 50 g tank with no cover - I have a 125w MVB which I anticipated using for basking/UVB and a 100W CHE, both in clamp lamps on the same end of the tank. I'm only getting to about 81-82...
  8. J

    Help - new box turtle lethargic, swollen eye

    These are great tips - thank you! I'm going to get a higher watt MVB because this one obviously ins't keeping it warm enough. I wonder if this is because he is too cold or perhaps dehydrated? This morning I put him to soak in a warm tub and he perked right up, marching all around. He also...
  9. J

    Help - new box turtle lethargic, swollen eye

    Hi, We have a adult box that we adopted from a reptile store (he was found and brought in to them.) They had him three weeks before we got him, and he seemed in great health when he came home with us. We have only had him a week, but over the last 2-3 days he isn't seeming to be doing well...
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