I would get rid of the pebbles. Pieces of these can become
swallowed be the turtle causing impaction. Your set-up
sounds OK except for a few things: The pebbles being one.
Also, very very important..you need to check the temp of
the basking area. Never, ever guess! You can buy thermometers
pretty cheap. Put it on the basking spot directly under the
basking light. Check it in about 1/2 hour. It should read
85-90 degrees. You can decrease or increase the wattage
of a regular household bulb. I would start with a 45-50 watt
and check the temp. If not warm enough try a 60 watt. Too
hot, try a 40 watt. Also, very very important is the UVB
light source. You need 2 lighting units, one for heat and
one for UVB. I recommend the Reptisun 5.0. I have used
it for years. It is a fluorescent bulb. Buying these online
are the cheapest way to go. You can use a shop light fixture
with it that can be purchased at Lowes or Home depot. For
my new baby it was $8.

Keep offering the Reptomin and start backing off the mealworms.
Also, look at the care sheets on this forum for additional help.

Hope this helps
Linda

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