I believe my gecko is dying..
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Elizabeth Freer
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I am very sorry to hear that Porkchop passed away a few hours ago, LostTogether. He truly was a fighter, just like you have said. :sad:
Now he is in a place across that Rainbow Bridge where he can be pain free.
You are very welcome for our assistance.
Let us know if you have questions about Apple's and Junior's care whenever you wish.
Now he is in a place across that Rainbow Bridge where he can be pain free.
You are very welcome for our assistance.
Let us know if you have questions about Apple's and Junior's care whenever you wish.LostTogether
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One question.. if Apple truly did like Porkchop, is it possible for her to feel confused and down and stop eating or something? This morning she looked so confused, wandering around everywhere as if looking for him.
Elizabeth Freer
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Not sure about the reasons for Apple's behavior, LostTogether. From what you say, her "searching" seems different. How is Apple doing today without her buddy?
Thought you might like to read the comment my friend sent when I told her that Porkchop had died:
"That is very sad that porkchop has died. Hope the owner is alright."
LostTogether
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She's still wandering around more and sleeping behind the humid hide, where she never slept before. I'm starting to feel like she's lonely or something.
Elizabeth Freer
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LostTogether
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I tried to give her crickets by poking one at her mouth and all she did was lick it several times. I got two in her mouth and she chewed and swallowed them both. To be honest, this is the first time I've seen her eat in 2-3 years. I've never seen her eat before. She always ignores the food and never looks at it. Er, I'm going to be leaving on vacation for a week, so my mom is going to be taking care of the geckos, snake, and turtle.
I know this is irrelevant, but I gave my turtle two crickets for the first time and his reaction was priceless. Lol
I'm doing better, thank you for asking. I think my mom buried Porkchop today under the tree where we put our other geckos.
And I don't know if I can ask a question for my turtle here, but can I? On this thread though, or ill just ask on a different website. Its about the bearded dragon food I've been feeding the crickets.
I know this is irrelevant, but I gave my turtle two crickets for the first time and his reaction was priceless. Lol
I'm doing better, thank you for asking. I think my mom buried Porkchop today under the tree where we put our other geckos.
And I don't know if I can ask a question for my turtle here, but can I? On this thread though, or ill just ask on a different website. Its about the bearded dragon food I've been feeding the crickets.
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Elizabeth Freer
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LostTogether
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I thought I'd ask you the question because you seem to know more about the food I'm feeding the crickets. Should I only feed those crickets to the geckos, or are the gut-loaded crickets still safe for my turtle? My turtle is a painted turtle
And thank you, I'll try.
And thank you, I'll try.
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Elizabeth Freer
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You're welcome, LostTogether. Vacations are all about relaxing and hangin' out. :idea: Hang loose!
What kind of turtle do you have?
I know of no reason why the bearded dragon food you are feeding your crickets would make the crickets unsafe for your turtle.
LostTogether
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I have a painted turtle. If there is nothing wrong with feeding him those crickets that are gut-loaded, I'm going to feed him those then. I just want to make sure.
Elizabeth Freer
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It will probably be fine to feed your painted turtle the crickets you've fed Zoo Med's Natural Bearded Dragon Food Adult Formula.
Have you heard of Pretty Pets Aquatic Turtle Food?
Click: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Painted_turtle
Save some of those crickets for Junior and for Apple.
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LostTogether
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I've had this turtle for a few years now, and I just wanted to try and feed him something different once in a while for a change XP
And don't worry, I've still got more than 15 more crickets left for Apple and Junior for the next week.
And don't worry, I've still got more than 15 more crickets left for Apple and Junior for the next week.
Elizabeth Freer
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Feeding variety to pets (reptiles, amphibians, and every pet) is much better than feeding the same thing at every meal!
LostTogether
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I'm back home. I'm kinda iffy on how the pets are doing since I haven't seen them in a week, but I'm going to watch them closely over the next few days to make sure they're doing okay.
Elizabeth Freer
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Welcome back, LostTogether! Did you have fun?
LostTogether
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Thank you, and yes, I did have fun. It didn't even feel like ive been gone for a week, but it was nice to have a bit of a break from everything.
Completeleopard
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Hello,
How are Apple & Junior?
How are Apple & Junior?
LostTogether
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I barely saw them last night since I went right to bed.
Apple was under the log though looking out. Junior was under his purple plant, sleeping and I sprayed his tank. This morning he was sleeping under his tree thingie on the warm side.
Apple was under the log though looking out. Junior was under his purple plant, sleeping and I sprayed his tank. This morning he was sleeping under his tree thingie on the warm side.
LostTogether
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Apple finally pooped three days ago. She hadn't pooped in two weeks.
The poop 3 days ago had good size and colored urates, but the brown part was really small.
the next night, she pooped again, the brown part a good size, but the urates small.
last night she pooped again, the urates small, but the brown part still a normal size.
She's actually more active at night now. She sleeps during the day. At night, she comes out for qn hour, drinks water and lays around, then goes back under the log or rock.
Junior is doing good. I turn both lights off for an hour each day and he walks around and drinks some water. He's still eating really well like always, but I feel that he's too fat for a Juvenile gecko . He'll eat anything and everything in front of him.
The poop 3 days ago had good size and colored urates, but the brown part was really small.
the next night, she pooped again, the brown part a good size, but the urates small.
last night she pooped again, the urates small, but the brown part still a normal size.
She's actually more active at night now. She sleeps during the day. At night, she comes out for qn hour, drinks water and lays around, then goes back under the log or rock.
Junior is doing good. I turn both lights off for an hour each day and he walks around and drinks some water. He's still eating really well like always, but I feel that he's too fat for a Juvenile gecko . He'll eat anything and everything in front of him.