I just think if I try to sleep peacefully then I would hear whispers or I would feel something rub on me and open my eyes someone would be there.
The other is that I'm afraid sleeping by myself in the dark.
Then when I wake up everyday I feel like I need to sleep in more because I'm tired and sleepy still. Not like through until the middle of the night but my bed time is usually around 10:30 or suppose to be but I usually fall asleep between 12:30 to about 2 the most. And I can't sleep well at night and I stay up late. Most of the times I overthink and I don't want that feeling. And everyday I fidget or walk around non stop back and forth and when I do I think. Then everyday it keeps happening I keep thinking and then I over think and it could be positive but if it's negative then it will get me scared or have me keep thinking about it. I usually worry about things that shouldn't be worried about it shouldn't be worried about that much. For the past months I've been experiencing an anxiety like feeling. If you can help me I will be so relieved, I love this turtle and I'm willing to do anything possible to keep it as healthy as I can! I change the tank once every 2-3 days, do I change it sooner? Things that I have for Avery: 60 gallon tank Filter UVB light that also provides heat Water thermometer Basking area where it can completely get out of water Water at 78-80 degrees most of the time (it cools down to 72 during the night but heats back up again during the day) Calcium bone chews (it is using them) I do not have a tank heater, but I am not sure if it's necessary due to the tank staying relatively the same temperature, but I plan to get one once winter hits. Am I missing any of the needs for Avery? 4. What is a proper diet for baby painted turtles, is it the same as adults? 3. Is the soft shell normal? I have its UVB light on all day, although I turn it off at night. I've checked for rotting and pyramiding, but there are no signs of either. Avery is two weeks old, and its shell is slightly soft. It has calcium supplements, and I'm doing the best I can with it, as I've never owned a turtle before. I have UVB lighting on her basking rock, and keep the temperature at 80 degrees. I have a baby painted turtle named Avery, as of now I'm not sure of its gender.