Hi all! I just replied to the previous thread because I have had the same experience with my baby turtle. I have a RES that was given to me, but "adopted" from AON. This little guy isn't my first turtle, for I have three others - two RES and one painted. I received two babies in January from a friend, but they had been adopted from AON. One has died and the other one is still going, but I haven't seen her eat since I received her 2 1/2 months ago. She will sometimes get the energy up to swim around, but otherwise she will just lay on her basking rock. I have the temperature at about 75 degrees and her basking is at about 80-85. I have tried bringing the temperature of the water up to around 80 to stimulate feeding, but that didn't work. When it comes to simulating her appetite, I have tried everything I can think of: Turtle food, mashed up turtle food, meal worms, tuna, raw meats (chicken, beef), and vegetables. I don't know what to do. I am very worried because she is so lethargic and I know she needs to eat. What can I do? Is there anyway to get the turtles mouth open? I feel like she just needs the taste of food in her mouth and that will stimulate her appetite. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. I am desperate! Thanks so much...
Meredith
