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sudden death! please help

reptamphibianman Jan 25, 2005 06:23 PM

i have five well now four painted's together, they are juveniles, all about 2 1/2 - 3 in and have food every day, basking area uva, uvb, water is 77 degress and crystal clear, they have everything that they need and today 1 just dropped dead he/she? has been healthy as long as i have had them but today is gone any suggestions????????? please!

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herpheart13 Jan 29, 2005 02:43 PM

Sometimes some turtles are just weaker than others and just cant make it. Did your other turtles kill this one or did it just die? Both scenarios have happened to me. You might want to clean the tank to make sure there is no bacteria or anything in it.

J.L.

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