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A land turtle needs water to drink, but not to swim in. Aquatic turtles live in the water, but they need to come out of the water several times a day to dry off their shells. If they don't, the shell will grow fungus and mold and will become infected.
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Do turtles like land?
yes, but they do need to be around water, like all animals
Do painted turtles need land?
Yes, painted turtles need land. They are cold-blooded reptiles which means they rely on their environment for warmth. Turtles like to lay on logs/rocks/land to bask in the sunlight.
Are bog turtles land turtles?
Bog turtles are land turtles and land turtles. They are mostly land turtles.
Can bog turtles live in water or land or both land and water?
all urtles need to go on land one time or another, and most of them can swim
Are box turtles land or water turtles?
Land turtles.
Is a turtle a land mammal?
All turtles are reptiles.
What is in a turtles tank?
For a land tortoise, you will need a UV light (that provides artificial sunlight), Vegetables, substrate (dirt), and a hiding place. For water turtles You will need all this + bugs and water.
Why does terrapin has shell?
A terrapin has a shell because it is a turtle, of course. There are 4kinds of turtles: aquatic turtles, land turtles, terrapins, and sea turtles. All turtles have shells.
Where are turtles?
water turtles live in the water land turtles live in the land
Are all box turtles land animals?
Box turtles are land animals, they are also reptiles. Although they live on land, they do enjoy an occasional dip in shallow water.
Are softshell turtles easy to keep and do they NEED a filter?
All turtles need a filter in there tank or they will get sick from all the dirt.
Why do turtles need water to live?
All animals need water to live. Turtles are animals.
