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Aquatic turtles need to live in water. How deep depends on the species. Turtles like painted turtles or slider turtles need water to be as deep as possible. Turtles like musk and snapping turtles need shallower water. They have to have land too, a turtle need to be able to completely dry off when ever they want to.
Tortoises or box turtles need a shallow, easy to climb in, dish that is big enough for then to fit in so they can sit in it and drink when ever they want.
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∙ 14y agoNO! They have a tank to use!
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∙ 15y agoNo, you can change and clean out the tank about every 2 weeks. I have 2 red eared sliders one is 1 year and one is 5 years. A filter is better but you don't need one to keep your turtles.
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∙ 13y agoNo they do not.
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Why do turtles need water to live?
All animals need water to live. Turtles are animals.
What do aquatic turtles need?
Water
How do baby turtles no what to do?
they think they need water
Can you leave turtles on their own with plenty food for a week?
NO! Turtles need water and to have their cages cleaned. They need cleaned habitats!
How many times do you clean a aquatic turtles water?
You clean your turtles tank every 2 weeks and you dont need to wash your turtle because your turtle will wash itsself in the fresh water you have put in
Do loggerhead turtles need fresh water?
No, loggerhead turtles do not need fresh water. They have a specialized tear gland that excretes sodium and potassium. Thus, they are able to 'create' their own fresh water.
What do sea turtles need to survive on?
They need food, water and air and shelter.
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.
Do water turtles breathe under water?
No they do not breathe under water. They have lungs. Aquatic turtles such as the red - eared slider can hold their breath for 3 - 4 hours.
How do turtles need to be looked after?
pet turtles in specifically have to be looked after. they need warm temperatured water, food, and their tanks are constantly needed to be washed.
How long can baby turtles stay in water without air?
My baby turtle sleep underwater. They need to be able to get on land and in fact they enjoy it! My turtles do fine out of water for an hr or more because they also sleep out of water. Turtles need time out of their terrarium so they can work out.
Do boxturtles live in the water?
Box turtles need both land and water to survive.
