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Post by jacquisunderland on Jul 6, 2011 23:47:04 GMT
Some of you may remember I rescued and adopted a couple of female razor backs from a woman who hadnt cleaned them out for at least 6 months.. one of them was in such a bad way had to be put to sleep much to my distress, the other was given some medication but with no guarantees of returning to good health.. well I am delighted to say shes doing fantastic! She's growing in confidence, eating well and sometimes taking food directly from me. She looks so different, her eyes are so clear and bright, her shell is becoming healthier lookin, better definition and colour, shes such a sweetie ... she improved considerbly not just with her medication and vitamin supplements but also when she was joined by an adult red ear bout to keep her company and now shes got a play mate.. I've adopted another female razor back no longer wanted and handed in at local aquatics shop .. who I will eventually rehome her with ( well, thats if I can bring myself to part with them! ).. after I've given her some T.L.C., got rid of the algae growing on her and built her up a bit.. shes still very shy tho... theyre inseparable already.. (ahh) . Just need a pal for me big girl now ..  x |
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Post by turtlegirl on Jul 7, 2011 23:57:19 GMT
Well done for adopting and treating all these poor neglected unwanted turtles. I'm glad she has recovered. It really makes it all worthwhile when you see their happy little faces as they gain strength and confidence. Keep up the good work
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Post by jacquisunderland on Jul 9, 2011 18:21:31 GMT
Thanks... the new girl is a lively character and loves her grub.. shes like a baby bird with her head out of the water and mouth wide open.. only thing is I'm sure she thinks my fingers are pinkys as she keep eyeing them up.. lol ;D Have you any advice on removing the algae apart from gently rubbibg her with a toothbrush once a week, is there anything I could use?
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Post by turtlegirl on Jul 9, 2011 22:43:13 GMT
No a wet toothbrush is the best way. Wayne showed me how to do it when I visited the Centre. I adopted a young map who was covered with green algae and had a layer of retained scutes beneath that. His shell looked really bad. I cleaned him gently with a toothbrush every day for 3 days until all the algae was gone, then every other day for another week. He has now shed all his old lose scutes and his shell is looking good.
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Post by Turtle Rescue UK on Jul 10, 2011 8:25:09 GMT
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Post by jacquisunderland on Jul 10, 2011 19:14:13 GMT
Cheers Turtlegirl.. I'll start doing it everyday .. x
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