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Can turtles be taken out of the tank?
Yes, they can live in dry land or in water :)
Are turtles classify animals?
Some turtles live mainly on land, and others live mainly in the water. The ones that live mainly in the water are called aquatic turtles. Although aquatic turtles spend most of their time in the water, they must go onto dry land a few times a day to dry off their shells. If they do not dry off their shells periodically, the shells grow mold and fungus and become infected.
Difference between tortoise and turtle?
Turtles live in or near to water while tortoises live on dry land.
Can water turtles live in dry habitas?
Well not really, all turtles can be on land and breathe air, but if this is a really dry area, I don't know if it would be good for it. If you have a Red Eared Slider- like me you really should get a tank with dry land in it. All turtles can be in a dry habitat, but it won't be healthy for aquatic turtles. It really depends on the temperature and how long it stays in there.
Do all turtles need land?
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.
Why tortoise is not an amphibian though it lives both on water and land?
Turtles have dry scaly skin. Turtles have claws on their toes.
Why do turtles have dry skin?
Turtles do not have dry skin. Turtles live in lakes, streams, and marches, leaving water, generally, only to sun themselves or to lay eggs. Tortoises on the other hand typically live in arid environments and have drier (not dry) skin.
Can turtles live on land without water?
Yes. The turtle will get exhaused swimming all the time, and even if the water is shallow enough for the turtle to stick it's head up to breathe without swimming, not having a spot to dry off and bask will cause the turtle to not be able to digest its food and fungal infections, outside and in, will occur.
Do turtles live exclusively in water?
no Although many turtles spend large amounts of their lives underwater, all turtles and tortoises breathe air, and must surface at regular intervals to refill their lungs. They can also spend much or all of their lives on dry land.
What animals live in wet and dry environment?
Some of the animals that live in wet and dry environments are frogs, ducks, water buffalo and even some turtles.
How are amphibians different from repetiles?
Reptiles live on dry land; amphibians live on land as well as in water.
What kind of of habitats do geckos live in?
dry land or in water
