Search results

  1. F

    Looking for decoration ideas for indoor enclosure

    Hey everyone! As a new tortoise owner, I'm very wary of what I put in Sherman's (4 month baby Hermann) box. I use Cypress Mulch as substrate and currently have a rock hide, a log hide, a water plate, a few fake silk vines, a live aloe plant, and a live cactus plant. What are some other safe fake...
  2. F

    I feel like I've tried everything and I'm not sure what else to do

    I posted a few weeks ago about my baby (around 6-7 month old) Mississippi Map not wanting to eat. I ended up taking him to the vet who said he didn't show any signs of respiratory illness, protein deficiency, or vitamin deficiency. He also said his shell and skin looked good (other than the chip...
  3. F

    Is it normal for turtles to go days without eating?

    I have 2 baby Mississippi map turtles, I moved them to a bigger tank 3-4 weeks ago and they were fine. However, this is the 3rd day that I cannot get 1 of them to eat anything. I've tried his pellets, dried shrimp, dried worms, and soaking food in tuna. I even tried taking him out of the tank...
  4. F

    Mississippi Map turtle not basking

    Hello! Yesterday I moved my Mississippi Map hatchling to a larger tank (40 gallon). In his old tank, he had no issue with basking, but since moving him to the new one, he hasn't been basking (that I have seen). Could he just be scared in his new environment or should I be concerned? Water...
  5. F

    Baby turtles not wanting to eat

    I have 2 baby Mississippi map turtles. I've had them about 5 days, and neither of them seem interested in eating. I have tried pellets, dried bloodworms, and romaine lettuce. They have only eaten maybe 3 of the worms within all the 5 days. Is there something else I can try? I read something...
  6. F

    UVA/UVB light question

    I am setting up a tank for a Mississippi Map turtle, I bought this light kit https://www.chewy.com/zoo-med-aquatic-turtle-uvb-heat/dp/154845 This seems like a silly question, but do I leave both lights on all the time? Or turn all lights off at night? Does one stay on all the time? Again, sorry...
  7. F

    Water conditioners and ph levels

    Is API water conditioner like I use in my fish tank safe for using in a turtle tank? Or do I need to get something like Reptisafe? And should API Sludge Destroyer be used in a new tank setup? And what is the appropriate ph levels for a Mississippi map turtle? I thought I saw somewhere between...
  8. F

    Some questions about setting up a tank for a Mississippi Map turtle

    I haven't bought the turtle yet, but am buying a map turtle hatchling. I bought: -40 gallon tank -Marineland Bio-Wheel Penguin Aquarium Power Filter -Eheim Jager 125w heater (i saw somewhere not to use glass, but it says shatterproof glass so is this okay?) -Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle UVB & Heat...
Top