My newly adopted R.E.S.

[jwsporty]

Well thanks to Casacrow for putting me onto Little Ray's Adoption Program, I am now the proud owner of a Red Eared Slider. Originally, I had the little guy setup in a 33 gal tank but felt he could use the extra space. So in the pouring rain, I went out into the backyard and dug up my pond (never did like it where it was), cleaned it all up and now it lives in what used to be my dining room. :)

He/she is about 8" in length, healthy, eats like a pig and very active. Guess he likes his new digs, as he hasn't stopped checking things out for the past three hours. Now my wife knows I have lost my mind..;) Here's a few pics of the new kid.

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/1149turtle-1.jpg

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/1149turtle-2.jpg

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/1149turtle-3.jpg

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/1149turtle-4.jpg

http://www.ssnakess.com/photopost/data/500/1149turtle-5.jpg

Thanks for looking


Cheers
Jim

[casacrow]

He is gorgeous. Enjoy him and keep us updated.

[ohh_kristina]

congrats on the new addition!

[CDN-Cresties]

Cool setup and congrats on the new addition!!!

-Steve-

[red bootz]

that's a wicked little set-up. One lucky rescue.

[Wu-Gwei]

Looking good... congrats.
Do you have a flter on it? Or are you do the bucket brigade? lol:)


Cheers,
JJ;)

[marisa]

That is soo awesome! More people should adopt RES! Cool pond too.

Marisa

[Linds]

That's great the little guy found a new home, and a great looking one too! :D LOL... too funny bout the pond :p

[NewLineReptile]

Congrats!

Brandon

[jwsporty]

Thanks all,

The little guy has settled in nicely and is using the entire space to explore. Since taking the pics, I have removed a bunch of rocks to give him more room to swim. There is a submersible filter in the pond and I will be picking up a Python 25 today for making the water removal much easier

Cheers
Jim

[Classic]

LOL! I laughed out loud Jim. How does the wife feel about this new one????? I was trying to figure you out since i first met you. I am now able to accurately say that your nuts.
By the way, with this new addition....you win.

Looks good though.

[Bartman]

i really like his whole set up..hes probably really happy in that :) good luck with the little guy!

[DarkHunter]

Well you've gone and done it again......i offically can say your INSANE :) good work.......dont be shocked when i show up at your door to see yet another addition :)! Keep the pics comming
~Shannon
P.S when can i start taking bets as to when you will be living in the dog house for good?....maybe you can build a nice dog house where there once use to be a pond? ;)

[jwsporty]

Brian,

I'll take that as a compliment ;) Hope Rose doesn't want a diningroom set anytime soon. Problem is now I have a big hole in the backyard to fill.. Of course once you take your babies I will have more room and more empty tanks. Hmmm..wait til you see what I have in mind to fill them. BTW your little Mexican ate yesterday, on his own, F/T pinky, this makes three successful feeds in a row... See you soon..

Jim

[jwsporty]

Shannon, if I turn it into a dog house then that means I would have to get another dog. "Kelly" certainly would not use it (she owns the whole house as it is right now)..or were you talking about the dog house for me. If that is the case well I guess the "basement" is already dug. Come on over any time. Maybe you can help decorate my new "digs"

[eyespy]

You and that sweet turtle are so lucky to have found each other. It's heartwarming to hear of a rescue RES that has already achieved 8 inches and looks so healthy!!

I can't understand why people treat these gorgeous creatures so poorly for the most part and am so happy to see such a handsome and healthy turtle living in a castle with a nice big moat. :D

[Maxime]

Nice habitat. I might do something like that when I get my own place. :thumbsup:

[Nicky]

how much did u buy the big black tub for? very nice enclosure!

[gfisher2002]

It's too bad there's not more people like you out there. Love the setup. We should all be envious of the hospitality and care you show for your new family member.