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Red-eared & Other Sliders
Archive (read-only): Viewing posts from 2003.
Photo courtesy of ian
Trachemys is a genus of aquatic turtles belonging to the family Emydidae, commonly referred to as Sliders, comprising 15 species found in North, Centrral, and South America. Considered a diurnal turtle, it feeds mainly in the morning and frequently basks on shore, on logs, or while floating, during the rest of the day. At night, it sleeps lying on the bottom or resting on the surface near brush piles.
The red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) is a semiaquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. A subspecies of pond slider and native only to the southern United States, it has become established in other places because of pet releases and has become an invasive species in many introduced areas, like California, where it outcompetes the native western pond turtle.
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Bicho and Bichito
by IvanTheTerrible - Aug 20, 2003 09:14 AM |
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Aug 20, 2003 09:14 AM by IvanTheTerrible |
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why did my turtles start hating each other
by proudresmomof4 - Aug 19, 2003 09:12 PM |
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Aug 21, 2003 05:02 PM by proudresmomof4 |
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indoor pond filtration
by proudresmomof4 - Aug 19, 2003 09:08 PM |
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Aug 21, 2003 05:03 PM by proudresmomof4 |
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Here is a pic of a Pearl river Slider
by Bayou.Surreal - Aug 19, 2003 08:09 PM |
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Aug 24, 2003 09:07 PM by Bayou.Surreal |
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Tip to fight algae!?
by cornsnake234 - Aug 19, 2003 02:36 PM |
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Aug 19, 2003 09:53 PM by mariza |
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Turtle outside for summer!
by cornsnake234 - Aug 19, 2003 02:29 PM |
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Aug 19, 2003 09:20 PM by cornsnake234 |
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Algae on shell- problem?
by ketel1 - Aug 19, 2003 10:32 AM |
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Sep 25, 2003 01:35 PM by lostboy540 |
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So whats the actual law on baby RES?
by cichlid_guy - Aug 19, 2003 09:54 AM |
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Aug 20, 2003 10:41 AM by dsgnGrl |
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New baby RES (have an older one) and Housing problems / questions. NEED HELP.
by IvanTheTerrible - Aug 18, 2003 12:50 PM |
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Aug 18, 2003 11:58 PM by kiwiturtle |
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boy or girl?
by honeybee - Aug 18, 2003 06:53 AM |
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Aug 18, 2003 10:10 AM by dsgnGrl |
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Need advice for set ups: emergency foster care for baby RESs
by pitchick - Aug 17, 2003 11:40 PM |
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Aug 19, 2003 06:23 AM by dmbfan |
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Still refuses to bask
by mikekillstheday - Aug 16, 2003 11:52 PM |
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Aug 19, 2003 12:05 AM by ketel1 |
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White discoloration!!
by grimreapar87 - Aug 16, 2003 06:08 PM |
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Aug 17, 2003 03:11 AM by Crittercrazy |
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Green ick under shedding layer?
by mommaturtle - Aug 16, 2003 12:42 PM |
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Aug 17, 2003 09:11 PM by Fusiongt |
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Slider problems. Advice?
by Crittercrazy - Aug 15, 2003 11:27 PM |
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Aug 17, 2003 11:52 PM by Crittercrazy |
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Somebody PLEASE help!!!!
by sederah86 - Aug 15, 2003 05:10 PM |
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Aug 15, 2003 07:34 PM by mariza |
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adopt or buy
by gbculture86 - Aug 15, 2003 04:04 PM |
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Aug 20, 2003 02:08 PM by Katrina |
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New Set-up & Platform & Turt won't bask. Problem????
by ketel1 - Aug 15, 2003 09:35 AM |
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Aug 17, 2003 04:14 PM by ketel1 |
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baby res dies
by AdamH - Aug 14, 2003 01:52 PM |
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Aug 15, 2003 06:39 PM by iturnrocks |
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Water level??
by newturtlemom - Aug 14, 2003 10:34 AM |
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Aug 14, 2003 08:28 PM by Engloid |
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NC Pond plants for turtles?
by qtkitty - Aug 14, 2003 04:15 AM |
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Aug 16, 2003 12:38 AM by mariza |
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filters?????
by ebubbles0o0 - Aug 14, 2003 12:04 AM |
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Aug 18, 2003 07:40 AM by mariza |
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Help! Baby RES's with SOFTSHELL??
by IguanaRex - Aug 13, 2003 03:10 PM |
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Aug 14, 2003 05:53 PM by Katrina |
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Another baby terrapin...sick?
by devilina - Aug 13, 2003 10:56 AM |
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Aug 13, 2003 07:08 PM by iturnrocks |
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New hatchling... ill?
by devilina - Aug 13, 2003 10:44 AM |
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Aug 14, 2003 08:53 PM by Engloid |
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My baby RES hatchling will not eat, any suggestions?
by kkboose7 - Aug 13, 2003 08:00 AM |
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Aug 13, 2003 07:02 PM by iturnrocks |
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Egg shells for calcium?
by Mayo - Aug 12, 2003 08:09 PM |
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Aug 13, 2003 08:01 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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raised pond for turtles?
by HamstaMasta - Aug 12, 2003 11:39 AM |
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Aug 19, 2003 12:13 AM by ketel1 |
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turtle refuses to bask
by mikekillstheday - Aug 12, 2003 10:51 AM |
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Aug 14, 2003 08:46 PM by Engloid |
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Turtle health water treatment - Part 2
by demunchkin - Aug 11, 2003 12:39 PM |
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Aug 12, 2003 12:39 PM by demunchkin |
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Baby terrapin...ill?
by devilina - Aug 11, 2003 04:17 AM |
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Aug 11, 2003 09:55 AM by mariza |
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Basil?
by mariza - Aug 11, 2003 03:57 AM |
0 | No replies |
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How Do You Know When A Turtle Is Gravid?
by disneyvillianess - Aug 11, 2003 12:11 AM |
0 | No replies |
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What kind of wood is safe?
by southernpawsc - Aug 10, 2003 09:16 PM |
0 | No replies |
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incense
by person - Aug 10, 2003 06:48 PM |
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Aug 14, 2003 08:56 PM by Engloid |
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nontoxic plants that RES won't eat?
by babemaster2000 - Aug 10, 2003 10:57 AM |
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Aug 10, 2003 11:09 PM by mariza |
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Bricks
by mariza - Aug 09, 2003 06:12 AM |
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Aug 18, 2003 05:00 PM by ianfaith |
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will it be okay to...
by reid_3rd - Aug 08, 2003 03:22 PM |
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Aug 08, 2003 04:35 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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How many have somehting other than YBS and RES?
by kurmA - Aug 07, 2003 03:58 PM |
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Aug 11, 2003 02:54 AM by herplvr2004 |
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Feeding problem!!
by dsres - Aug 07, 2003 03:11 PM |
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Aug 08, 2003 04:44 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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Puberty?
by tedcoconut - Aug 07, 2003 12:56 AM |
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Aug 09, 2003 11:16 AM by BrainTek |
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eating rocks?
by agrrlandherguy - Aug 07, 2003 12:31 AM |
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Aug 19, 2003 02:25 PM by cornsnake234 |
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Is this set up alright for now?
by ryna - Aug 06, 2003 10:06 PM |
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Aug 08, 2003 10:17 AM by El__Quijote |
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Water temperature stability....
by insomnia - Aug 06, 2003 08:34 PM |
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Aug 09, 2003 11:39 PM by kiwiturtle |
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snails
by turtlesami - Aug 06, 2003 05:57 PM |
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Aug 07, 2003 06:57 PM by iturnrocks |
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Grapes
by turtlesami - Aug 06, 2003 03:22 PM |
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Aug 07, 2003 07:04 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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55 Gallon tank okay for two RES?
by BDHomer - Aug 06, 2003 02:08 PM |
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Aug 06, 2003 03:54 PM by fusiongt |
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Could algae wafers be bad for our turtle?
by southernpawsc - Aug 06, 2003 12:33 PM |
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Aug 07, 2003 03:28 PM by southernpawsc |
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???
by demiturtle - Aug 05, 2003 10:31 PM |
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Aug 06, 2003 10:49 PM by demiturtle |
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Slider Shell
by bmarvin - Aug 05, 2003 02:06 PM |
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Aug 05, 2003 02:34 PM by fusiongt |
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how do i inject medicine into my turtle?
by machinehien - Aug 04, 2003 09:36 PM |
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Aug 05, 2003 08:10 PM by machinehien |
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Is my turtle naturally this hungry?
by insomnia - Aug 04, 2003 02:14 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 07:58 PM by fusiongt |
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White blotches on my RES's shell? Can anyone provide insight?
by Dave.W - Aug 04, 2003 12:59 PM |
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Aug 05, 2003 06:27 PM by Dave.W |
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What's the big deal about bacterial colonies?
by fusiongt - Aug 04, 2003 01:44 AM |
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Aug 05, 2003 06:05 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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Shell care and tank supplements
by Menolly - Aug 03, 2003 11:23 AM |
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Aug 06, 2003 02:45 PM by Menolly |
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Basking platform????????
by reptileraiser - Aug 02, 2003 11:51 PM |
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Aug 08, 2003 03:33 PM by dsres |
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Help my baby survive the weekend please!
by burunx - Aug 02, 2003 01:46 PM |
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Aug 05, 2003 11:47 AM by dsgnGrl |
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Cooked corn?
by turtlesami - Aug 02, 2003 09:18 AM |
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Aug 06, 2003 07:00 PM by mariza |
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how much salt for my RES?
by bigfish - Aug 01, 2003 06:56 PM |
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Aug 01, 2003 08:20 PM by bloomindaedalus |
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Help my buddy!
by mikekillstheday - Aug 01, 2003 04:50 PM |
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Aug 09, 2003 07:16 PM by piglet |
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RES and Cumberland Slider
by PhunkeyPhish - Aug 01, 2003 11:05 AM |
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Aug 02, 2003 09:04 AM by PhunkeyPhish |
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My turtle seems sick, help
by Jesus - Jul 31, 2003 02:48 PM |
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Aug 01, 2003 05:46 PM by burunx |
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How do I post a picture?
by lackner - Jul 31, 2003 02:04 PM |
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Jul 31, 2003 10:53 PM by iturnrocks |
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Turtle health water treatment?
by demunchkin - Jul 31, 2003 01:07 PM |
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Aug 01, 2003 12:02 PM by BabyRES |
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shedding scutes
by Zak92647 - Jul 31, 2003 12:30 AM |
4 |
Jul 31, 2003 10:49 PM by Zak92647 |
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How to get RES to eat romaine lettuce?
by fusiongt - Jul 30, 2003 08:54 PM |
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Aug 01, 2003 03:25 PM by honuman |
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Albinos
by Dillon4203 - Jul 30, 2003 03:33 PM |
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Aug 02, 2003 08:14 AM by Engloid |
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Water turning green!!!
by taraboze1 - Jul 30, 2003 02:09 PM |
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Aug 12, 2003 01:11 PM by jbarry |
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iluvturts, re: Making a new basking area...any suggestions?
by Fey - Jul 30, 2003 02:05 PM |
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Aug 04, 2003 04:08 PM by iluvturts |
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Safe types of wood for basking?
by southernpawsc - Jul 30, 2003 02:00 PM |
0 | No replies |
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Cuttlebone (bird thing)
by southernpawsc - Jul 30, 2003 01:57 PM |
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Jul 30, 2003 03:31 PM by Dillon4203 |
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Fogger???? FOGGER????? fOGGER???? fogger
by dark_chalklit - Jul 29, 2003 11:31 AM |
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Jul 30, 2003 12:41 PM by dsgnGrl |
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Turtle Eggs
by anj213 - Jul 29, 2003 11:07 AM |
0 | No replies |
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Shipping a RES
by taryn - Jul 29, 2003 12:17 AM |
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Jul 29, 2003 12:19 PM by Katrina |
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Breeding!!!
by turtlesami - Jul 28, 2003 09:29 AM |
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Jul 28, 2003 06:17 PM by turtlesami |
