New rescue Painted Turtle :)

Gungirl · 05-22-13, 08:55 AM

So about a week back I got a phone call that I needed to rescue a tiny baby painted turtle. It was found in the middle of a parking lot a few miles away from any real water source. Once I got to it I saw that it was VERY dry and its belly scutes where cracked in a few places. I think a bird must have picked it up and then dropped it at some point. It was just slightly larger than a quarter, so I took it home. I set it up in a spare 10 gallon tank with filter, water, basking and some decor. His scutes have started to recover and he looks 150% better now. I have treated him for parasites and spoken to a local vet that raises Turtles. I am very happy with this little guy and due to my son and husbands love of turtle s we will most likely keep this little fella.

pdomensis · 05-22-13, 10:12 AM

That's way cute. I'm glad when these guys are in the hands of responsible people. There are too many free turtles on craigslist.

Donnie · 05-22-13, 12:37 PM

good work Kat, he looks so tiny and cute

alessia55 · 05-22-13, 01:08 PM

That setup looks really cool! Congrats on your new rescue turtle friend

Gungirl · 05-22-13, 07:27 PM

Thanks guys.. he has so much personality. I never expected it and now I am once again hooked.

Terranaut · 05-23-13, 02:48 AM

I had one when I was a kid. Great pet but can get a bit stinky

I would pic snails off the bushed and he would eat them. I lived in a small town and he won 1st place in the pet competition at the fall fair. Murray was great.

Enjoy this little guy. He's a keeper!! You'll love the belly pattern as it develops.

guidofatherof5 · 05-23-13, 05:23 PM

Nice rescue. Baby turtles are the cutest.