i have a smal young RES in a 20 gallon tank. water temp is around 83, i have a basking site set up for him made out of rock
its temp is around 85 but i have never seen him out of the water.
Ia there someting wrong with him?
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never basks
NicNac
Feb 02, 2006 07:47 PM
Replies (3)
Linda G
Feb 03, 2006 01:19 PM
This is normal behavior for a small turtle. Remember that
in the wild everything is a predator. They stay hid pretty
much to survive. Mine always basked when I wasn't around.
As soon as I would walk in they would dive into the water.
I have a hatchling painted turtle and he does the same thing.
My older turtles however are not even fazed by my presence
now.
Just give him a little privacy. Your temps are condusive
to basking so I am sure he is when you are not looking.
Linda
honuman
Feb 03, 2006 02:01 PM
You should reduce your water temperature to around 72-75 degrees. Your water is virtually the same temperature as your basking area so he is not as likely to be inspired to get out and bask.
Linda G
Feb 06, 2006 08:16 AM
Agree with honuman. Lower the temp of the water.
Linda
