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When I cleaned the outdoor RES pond yesterday I found scads of little critters swimming in the water. They look like see-through really tiny tadpoles. There was considerable algae in the pond. (Don't know if this is related). Does anyone know what these things are? FYI: They can't be tadpoles - the pond is completely covered and only the turtles were in there.

Ugh! I found out! They are Mosquito larva. Ew! Ok, the turtles are coming in the house now!

actually.. mosquito larvae are COMPLETELY ok with turtles. my turtles used to LOVE them... i had an outdoor pool in my yard this past summer, and i would ONLY put my turtles in when there were mosquito larvae because they LOVE to chase them around and eat them... i cant wait until this summer comes so i can set up the pool again and see them swim after the little creatures!
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~ Evie

Pets:
RIP 0.1.0 German Shepherd {Dusty}
0.1.0 German Shepherd/Collie mix {Shadoe}
0.0.2 RES turtles {Booger & Snot}
1.0.0 African Clawed Frog {Bingo}
0.0.2 Snail {Gary & Larry}

by the way, if you have EVER fed your RES "freeze dried blood worms" these are actually just freeze dried mosquito larvae! FYI *for your information*
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~ Evie

Pets:
RIP 0.1.0 German Shepherd {Dusty}
0.1.0 German Shepherd/Collie mix {Shadoe}
0.0.2 RES turtles {Booger & Snot}
1.0.0 African Clawed Frog {Bingo}
0.0.2 Snail {Gary & Larry}

Oh wow - I had no idea... I felt really guilty about this and lo and behold it's actually a culinary treat for them LOL. Thanks for letting me know =0)