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Hey all,
When I got Misty we were feeding her a few times a day... different lettuces and tomatoes per the pet store. Anyway... she started gaining weight fast so I read up on a proper diet for her and we now feed her once a day for 20 minutes. We feed her a variety of weeds and plants including dandelions, garlic mustard, Turnip Greens, Kale, etc.
She is about 100mm in carapace length.
When we got her at the end of March she weighed 210g, Then when I weighed her a couple weeks later about 4/15 she was 230g. That is when we went on the 20 minutes Once a day feeding schedule. I then weighed her on 4/24 She was 220g.
Now when I weighed her this morning she is back to 210g.
I am not trying to have her loose weight. Do you think I should increase her feedings or how long the food is out? She doesn't always finish her food, but she always eats. Usually by the time 20 minutes is up she has walked away from her food and is basking or exploring, so Its not like I pick her food up while she is still eating.
Recently I did decrease her baths to 3 times a week because she has a spot on her shell that I am trying to give time to heal. I do have water in her enclosure for soaking/drinking if she wants though.
Anyone have any ideas. Am I doing something wrong? I don't want her to wither away. Any incite would be gretly appreciated.
Randee
When I got Misty we were feeding her a few times a day... different lettuces and tomatoes per the pet store. Anyway... she started gaining weight fast so I read up on a proper diet for her and we now feed her once a day for 20 minutes. We feed her a variety of weeds and plants including dandelions, garlic mustard, Turnip Greens, Kale, etc.
She is about 100mm in carapace length.
When we got her at the end of March she weighed 210g, Then when I weighed her a couple weeks later about 4/15 she was 230g. That is when we went on the 20 minutes Once a day feeding schedule. I then weighed her on 4/24 She was 220g.
Now when I weighed her this morning she is back to 210g.
I am not trying to have her loose weight. Do you think I should increase her feedings or how long the food is out? She doesn't always finish her food, but she always eats. Usually by the time 20 minutes is up she has walked away from her food and is basking or exploring, so Its not like I pick her food up while she is still eating.
Recently I did decrease her baths to 3 times a week because she has a spot on her shell that I am trying to give time to heal. I do have water in her enclosure for soaking/drinking if she wants though.
Anyone have any ideas. Am I doing something wrong? I don't want her to wither away. Any incite would be gretly appreciated.
Randee