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T..The problem with these ones is easily defined. Someone was prolly in a hurry to "hibernate" these turtles in order to get 'em to breed after the hibernation for them. They are actually a breeding trio..1.2.0. Someone did NOT take the time to properly "establish" their health before attempting the hibernation of them at all [img]images/forum/icons/icon_eek.gif[/img] [img]images/forum/icons/icon_confused.gif[/img] [img]images/forum/icons/icon_mad.gif[/img] They were NOT properly hydrated prior to attempting the hibernation.
As of now..I have ..
1 that is fully out of "hibernation", eyes fully opened and NOT swollen any longer.
1 that is halfway out of hibernation, eyes open but still swollen.
1 that only shows a hint of being out of hibernation [img]images/forum/icons/icon_frown.gif[/img] , eyes NOt open and also still fully swollen shut.
ALL 3 of them are still being rehydrated, this will prolly take a few days time as they we're so dehydrated. [img]images/forum/icons/icon_frown.gif[/img] [img]images/forum/icons/icon_confused.gif[/img]
I do have someone, my niece, who has asked for them already now. She actually has been working with them even. We're attempting to promote a feed responce in them still even. I will have more turtles coming in as the weeks go on also. I have another member of RTb picking up a pair for me even this week from another source.
I have no problem shipping turtles anywhere in USA...BUt I wouldn't even consider shipping these ones anyway at this time due to the issue of the hibernation AND the cold weather now. The last thing I would want would be to have them sink into a hibernation during shipping due to the cold weather.
I would NOT ask for anything above the actual shipping costs of any rescues, unless I had paid $$ to obtain them myself. If a rescue was to have MAJOR medical costs such as meds...we could discuss such at that point. If you want turtles..What kind would you want???[addsig]