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Can yellow belly siliders live with box turtles?
No. Box turtles are complete land turtles and spend most of their time on land or soaking in a shallow water dish. Yellow Belly Sliders need a pond or large aquarium with a basking spot and UVB bulb. The two turtles housing needs are completely different and should not be mixed, So, the answer to your question is, No. Yellow Bellied Sliders and Box Turtles can NOT be housed together.
Can someone explain what turtle has a orange belly and green and yellow strips along the head neck arms and legs?
these are to make the turtle look special and its also the shell. Turtles need shells to keep them protected.
Do you need to keep a uvb light and heat light on constant for yellow bellied turtles?
no you just need a uv light (keep on for 8 hours aday) and a water heater (keep on all the time on 24 - 28c)
Do fire belly frogs need a heat rock?
No, they do not, but if your home is cold, a small heat lamp may be necessary.
Do yellow belly slider live in Florida?
Yes! A lot of them do just need to find a good sized pond
Are leatherback sea turtles cold blooded?
turtles are cold blooded because they are reptiles. reptiles live in cold places so they are cold blooded
What are the differences in care requirements between goldfish and turtles?
Goldfish and turtles have different care requirements. Goldfish need a tank with a filter and regular water changes, while turtles need a tank with a basking area, UV light, and a varied diet including vegetables and live food. Goldfish are cold-blooded and need cooler water, while turtles are ectothermic and need a heat source to regulate their body temperature.
What kind of living situation do baby turtles need?
Baby turtles need a heat lamp with a floating rock, if your getting an aquatic turtle. they like to sit in the heatlamp to heat their shell. Also, once in a while, you should take the turtle outside so the sun's energy can get absorbed for healthy nutrients
What Kind of Water does Yellow Bellied Turtles Need?
Yellow-bellied turtles, also known as yellow-bellied sliders, require clean, freshwater in their habitat. It is important to provide a large enough tank or pond with adequate filtration to maintain water quality. Water temperature should be maintained at around 75-85°F (24-29°C), and a basking area with a heat lamp should be provided for them to regulate their body temperature.
What is habitat of a turtle?
It depends on the species of turtle. Some are water turtles like the red eared slider and some are land turtles like the box turtle. You would need to know the species to know the preferred habitat. If keeping the turtle as a pet, you'll want to create a habitat similar to that they would have in the wild.For red ear sliders, yellow bellied sliders and water turtles, they will need a large aquarium with a filter and aeration. They need heat lamps and a docking platform so they can get out of the water and bask to dry their shell. They need UVA and UVB light in order to digest food and stay healthy.Land turtles, including the gulf coast box turtle, need a box of soil mixture, a water bowl, a hiding place and a heat lamp. For the substrate, use a mixture of soil and moss.
Is a turtle a habitat?
It depends on the species of turtle. Some are water turtles like the red eared slider and some are land turtles like the Box turtle. You would need to know the species to know the preferred habitat. If keeping the turtle as a pet, you'll want to create a habitat similar to that they would have in the wild.For red ear sliders, yellow bellied sliders and water turtles, they will need a large aquarium with a filter and aeration. They need heat lamps and a docking platform so they can get out of the water and bask to dry their shell. They need UVA and UVB light in order to digest food and stay healthy.Land turtles, including the gulf coast box turtle, need a box of soil mixture, a water bowl, a hiding place and a heat lamp. For the substrate, use a mixture of soil and moss.
I have just bought 2 map turtles and 1 yellow belly- they are all in the same tank please can you give me all the information i need to know as i want to look after them correctly?
You should have researched both species BEFORE you got them ! This is like putting someone who has never flown a plane, in the pilot seat and saying - fly it !
