Help Needed!!! Red Eared Slider In Trouble!!!

Nicky · 01-24-04, 09:03 AM

hey everyone,
I posted this in another thread but i'm realling getting desperate so i'm gonna post it again with its own title. Ok well first of all, I need any info at all housing lighting so on about red eared sliders because my friend houses his in a 10 gal tank with no filter it literally lives in its sh*t. Its shell is peeling i think thats shell rot and its shell is bumpy which is a bad sign. I know its horrible and i can;t stand to see it like that. Acouple weeks ago i was talking to him trying to reason with him about what he was doing and to take better care of it, i even offered to pitch in for new tank and filter but he just ignored me and said its his only friend and blah blah because he thinks his life is over cuz his girlfriend left him and hes being really stupid about it just because hes feeling are hurt is no reason to take it our on animal anyways I'm hoping that he'll either clean up his act sell it to me or if not could i call human society or would they do anything? If he gives it to me i wanna be able to house it. I saw a pic on this forum ahwile back of someone housing there slider in a big black sorta kiddy pool with plants and stuff i was wondering how much one would go for and could they climb out?( how high should sides be). If human society take it what will they do with it. because i think i could find acouple of people i know how r really good with turtles to take him. And the heart breaking part is its been living like this for 12 years isn;t that disgusting. Plz any help would be great
kayla

Nicky · 01-24-04, 09:42 AM

heheh i finallly kept bugging him about and he says he;ll give it to me i'm gonna pick it up later on today i have a 50 gal with my frog in it but she won't mind going back in her 20 gal foir acouple of weeks until i find it a good home. i have acouple people in mind but incase anyone in here wanted her shes free but plz send me a pic or at least
a descrption of what kind of tank u have just so it can enjoy its last few years she has shell rot i think because her shell is peeling i'll give a better description later on. I'll also give u some plants and her food with her/him/ i don't have much else to offer if he gives me his 10 gal i can give that away to with her incase u have smaller snakes or geckos. if u intrested plz pm me.
kayla

Nicky · 01-24-04, 10:53 AM

never mind hes giving it to someone else.

Delirium · 01-24-04, 11:02 AM

Are you sure? Just a question, how old is this turtle's owner? Is he adult age or still living at home with his folks? The reason i'm asking is that if he's still at home with his folks, you could try and give some turtle care info to his parents. Its their job to ensure that they're child is being responsible in taking care of his animals. Perhaps they just don't realise the problem? By giving them some info and explaining to them the damage that is happening to this poor little guy, they should feel compelled to step in or atleast encourage their son to improve his habits.

If he's an adult, please ensure that this turtle does in fact go to a new home and he's just not procrastinating. Shell rot is serious if left untreated and that's just the disease you can see. There could be a million things wrong with this turtle that are internal or even psychological.

I know this because for years I don't feel I was a very good owner to my RES but have since been educated and improved my care habits. Now, i've got happy turtles who'll be with me for many years to come.

Dee

gfisher2002 · 01-25-04, 12:27 AM

It's awsome that you're trying to help. Just be sure he is actually going to someone else. The owner may just be putting you off.

Garrett

Nicky · 01-25-04, 12:09 PM

hes 16 and now the person he was gonna give it too refused and my mom says no more pets even after explaining we had plenty of room and there not dirty but shes says no so i guess if anyone here wants the turtle plz pm me. if u could include a short description about the cage ur gonna house it in it. I just want the turtle to live its last years out in peace. Shes very beutiful except for her shell at one part is peeling but is very docile dosen;t bite, is a little shy but can u blame her/him after what its gone through. its free just pm me and i can hook u up with "turtly"
thx everyone kayla

gfisher2002 · 01-25-04, 03:28 PM

I would either take it(although I don't have the room) or house it until I find a home. But your a long ways away. Maybe some one closer to you can help. 'nudge' 'nudge'

Delirium · 01-26-04, 02:43 PM

My concern in regards to this is that its really not your turtle to give? I'm worried that the owner and/or the owner's parents have different ideas about giving the turtle up then you do. Can you confirm that everyone is in agreement here?

I personally don't have the room or ability to take care of another animal right now. I couldn't keep him with my other two so would need to create a new environment. However, i'd like to know your answer to my questions above.

Dee

Nicky · 01-26-04, 02:45 PM

lol i asked my mom if we could temporary until we found someone to take it i would ship it out to u but i don;t have that kind of money and i think it would be really stressful on him/her but as u said u have no room

i'm sure will find someone i have acouple people in mind from school that might. i'll keep u guys updated thoe.
kayla