Hello everyone, I noticed how everyone was answering questions thoroughly so I thought I would give this a shot!

I recently got an Eastern Painted Turtle (which I believe is what he is from the little research I have done!). I do believe he is fairly young and I was wondering if the condition I have him (Squirt) in is good. I put live sand in his tank from a river and provided him with 2 rocks (one sticking out a little from the water and the other has a surface to bask on). He also has an area of sand to relax on as well (which I noticed he is trying to bury himself in). I took this hint as it is too chilly for him. I have noticed that he doesn't bask a lot.

Now I know all of you are thinking OH BOY she needs some help! I was wondering what the temperature of the water should be and the temperature in the tank itself overall?
He is also not eating the pellets i bought at the store. I do break them so they arn't so large, and I am going to get him some live small insects tomorrow to see if he likes those!

Thank you for all your help...whoever replies!!!

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