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Can sea turtles die of thirst?
yes, if they swallow garbage then they can't swallow any water.
How can sea turtles eat underwater without swallowing water?
well sea turtles skin absorbs oxygen bubbles, so they dont need to breath, and all they do is swallow, its ok if water get into there mouth
Why do turtles need water to live?
All animals need water to live. Turtles are animals.
Do Turtles have magnets in them?
if they swallow one
What do aquatic turtles need?
Water
Can you put turtle pelletes in the water for them?
When feeding aquatic turtles you have to put both the turtles and the pellets in water for the turtles to be able to eat the pellets. Unlike humans, aquatic turtles have fixed tongues meaning that they can't move them. So to get the food down their throat they use water. A turtle may grab a chunk of food on land but then they will rush to the nearest water to swallow it. So yes, feed your aquatic turtles in water.
What is that you swallow to live but it swalows us you die?
water. we need to swallow for living but if we swallowed by water (like the sea) we will die
How do baby turtles no what to do?
they think they need water
Can you put your turtle pelletes in water?
Unlike people, turtles have fixed tongues so they can not get the food down with out help. That help would be water, aquatic turtles have to eat in water, they may grab food on land but then they will rush straight back to swallow the food.
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!
Do turtles need many water features in the tank?
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.
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.
