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Linda G
at Sat Dec 2 08:40:18 2006 [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Linda G ]
You did not mention the temps you are keeping them at but I am assuming you are keeping them at summer like conditions. I have 2 eastern painted turtles(A:10) 2 RES (A:7) and one baby yearling southern painted turtle. While I have been through the picky eater times, it has been only with the Painted turtles. They go a period where they do not eat as much but do eat and are a little more paticular. I just follow their pattern and have never had a problem with anything. My sliders are NEVER picky, they eat more variety and more of it.
As long as you keep a 85-90 degree basking area and keep the water 74-76 degrees I wouldn't worry too much about it. The problems arise if they stop eating when the temps are too warm for true hibernation. Let them be picky and keep trying the familiar foods.
Good luck Linda
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