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Ok my turtle laid an egg i barried it in a bowl of sand and put it underneath my turtles light to keep worm Now what do i do?
Lianalins
You should just leave it there and check it 2 times a week ok.
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Could a fish light be used for a turtle?
No, I would go out and buy a light used for turtles. A turtle needs constant, warm light that keeps body temperature regulated.
What Turtle race to the sea?
the turtles race to the sea flowing the light of the sunset or sunraise
How much uvb does a baby turtle needed?
Turtles, whether they are babies or not, need 10-12 hours of UVB light daily.
Do red eared sliders need a dry area?
Yes, red-eared sliders need a dry area to get out of the water. Above this area should be a turtle basking lamp. Aquatic turtles will bask daily. Basking keeps the turtle's skin and shell health from fungus while the UV in the light is needed for the turtles growth. Without a dry area and a basking light your turtle will not be healthy and happy.
What color does turtles urine?
Turtle urine in a very light yellow. The brighter the color, the healthier the turtle. If your turtle's urine appears to be clear, you may want to try some supplements or a visit to the vet as clear urine is a tell tale sign that your turtle may be sick.
Does a sea turtle need light?
Yes. All turtles need UVA and UVB radiation from the sun to process vitamins and minerals in their bodies.
What kind of turtle is the turtle that has red stripes on the side of there neck?
Red-eared sliders. They are classified as semi-aquatic turtles- meaning they spend most of their time in the water but still require land.
How do you care for a painted turtle that almost drowned?
Well you have to have a UV Light, a Turtle Dock, a Filter, a Heater, and at the least a 10 gallon tank. You need 1 gallon per inch of turtle. I have two baby painted turtles and they eat "Baby Shrimp and Krill" and eat alot each day. You should get some plants and gravel to put in the tank too. Turtles love to swim, so in the summer you can build a little pond and let the turtle live there until late autumn. You need to leave the UV light on at least 6 hours a day.
What makes sea turtles swim fast?
No the shell weights a ton the inside of a turtle is light it can not pick up that much weight
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 a painted turtle often sit on a log and bask in the sun?
Turtles are cold-blooded and need heat and light to warm up, and the water they live in is cold.
Why is your tortoises shell soft?
A turtles shell can turn soft if it is not getting the adequate vitamin D and is getting sick. Turtles should have a UV light in their living environment or should the turtle should be getting a lot of sunlight daily.
