the turtle's type is red eared sliders
2007-09-10 08:55:16 · 8 answers · asked by chad 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
You need to give it time to adjust to its new home. It may not eat well for a week. You must also make sure all of its needs are being met including tank size, water filter, water heater, basking spot, heat lamp, UVB bulb, and a varied diet. Please read here for complete care by the best experts:
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2007-09-10 10:35:50 · answer #1 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first of all it does not matter how long but probably not much because he/she is a baby and he/she may not know what you give her is food so try letting he/she eat off your hand. Do not be afraid, they will not bite and if for some rare reason it will not hurt because he/she is a baby and it will most likely be a playful bite if they do bite.
2007-09-10 19:06:11 · answer #2 · answered by underthemask 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes they can take a couple of days to start feeding when put in a new home. I've always had luck with the floating pellets.
2007-09-10 16:24:59 · answer #3 · answered by madsnakeman 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
give him time and he will start to eat, he needs to get used to his new environment. Mine went through the same thing when I first got him 3 years ago.
2007-09-10 20:41:34 · answer #4 · answered by B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try giving him worms they cant resist the m i don't care how uncomfortable he is in his new home p.s. all i feed mine is worms for the past 2 years
2007-09-11 00:29:59 · answer #5 · answered by jrever 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give it time let it get used to the new home and make sure you have good light for it!
2007-09-10 16:30:41 · answer #6 · answered by *********** 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i dont care get a nother one that ones probaly just stupid
2007-09-10 16:03:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
nice, starve your turtle dick head
2007-09-10 16:02:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋