atlas my map turtle

[teresa2005rabbit]

hi, my male map used to beg for food, eat from my hand and was generaly food mad, now when u put food in his tank it seems hes not to interested and takes a while to eat the pellets, he still begs for food but doesnt grab at it like he used to, he did have a large pleco in the tank for cleaning purposes, but ive since removed it to another tank as it seemed to intimidate the turtle, hes still fairly active but not quite like he was, hes about 18 months old and his shell size is about 4/5 inches end to end,just wondered if any one had any ideas. thanks

[jacquisunderland]

Hi Teresa.. have you considered getting him a friend? ..a couple of times I have rescued turtles that were in pairs and after losing their pal they go off their food and become very lethargic.. after pairing them up with a new friend they come alive again.. maybe he was attached to the pleco.. a friend would keep him entertained.. x

[teresa2005rabbit]

i went an got him another map turtle yesteday and they seem to be getting on great at the moment..x