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I can't find any websites to do research into these turtles. Problem is, I've recently acquired a hatchling map(from a dumpy petshop,) and am raising it okay.

Another problem is, I've had two others. One died, the other one is now sick. I've seperated this sick one from my last map, but wonder: They seem susceptible to disease and don't seem to eat what my res does.

How can I best feed this turtle, take care of it and all? They don't seem to prefer outside sun too much. I'm worried this second one might die too, and maybe even the last one. Are they somewhat weaker turtles, more fragile, in a sense?

I've had two maps... one was wild caught and the other was store bought. Both were hatchlings, and both did well on commercial turtle food like Reptomin or Fluker's. Give them the same habitats as red-ears - a basking area, water to swim in, etc. Keep the water clean. Maps in the wild eat mollusks and clams, so you can buy some chopped clams at the grocery store (in the tuna section). Mine loves that stuff. Treat their water and all that, keep it filtered... good luck.
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As VB3 mentioned CLEAN water is essential for maps. If they came from a dumpy shop they probably were not being kept in good conditions which may be where the problem started. I know you are diligent so I am sure the problem happened BEFORE you got them. The mollusk thing is good for the diet and try some greens. Mine (adult males)do nibble on leafy greens, go berserk of shrimp and scallops and even eat Reptomin and trout chow.

BTW -- what ever happened to that sick slider you had? Has he come around? (haven't here for a while so I didn't catch any potential updates)

Steve