I went to this graduation party...never saw anything like it...these sisters had "coming out" parties...debutante balls..so you can imagine..One of the sisters came over to me and said that she heard I had turtles, and wanted to know if I wanted hers. She had it for 9 years and said it stays small, and doesn't get any bigger, and you don't have to feed it if you go on vacation. Of course I had to have a look...It was a 9 year old RES that was as big as a 50 cent coin. It was in a tiny, tiny ...maybe 1 gal plastic tank with about 1/2 inch of water. That's it...of course, no light...nothing. They fed if goldfish flakes...when they were home. Of course I took it. I tried putting it in a 10 gal tank, but it couldn't swim at all and became so stressed trying to get to the top for some air. So I made a little enclosure from one of my Christmas tree storage bins (like the one I used for Chewy and Pio, and Izzy....love those bins.) She is very friendly and her shell was a little soft when I got her, but is getting better now. She still hasn't grown, but I only have her a month. I never wanted another water turtle...but, who could say no to this girl. Nine years..poor little thing.This is the first time she was ever outside. If she makes it and grows I will set up a little 60 gal pond for her that I have. In the meantime I can't put her in too deep water yet.
inside in a little tub...so happy to bask...
inside in a little tub...so happy to bask...