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Care of Turtles
If properly cared for, turtles can live for decades. Ask questions here about proper habitat and feeding to pamper your tortoise.
1,706 Questions
What is the green turtles breed?
They will travel long distances, even across oceans, to return to their preferred breeding site. In the nesting season females emerge onto warm beaches around the world to lay their eggs. ... A few weeks after mating, a female green sea turtle arrives on the beach and digs a hole in the ground for her eggs.
Can you put a baby painted turtles of different genders in the same tank?
Yes you can! In fact it is recommended that you do!
What habitat do snapper turtles live in?
they can live in any habitat you want them to be in but make a place for them to bask under the heat lamp make shure you put deep enough water cause turtles can only swallow under water but not to deep of water cause they can drown . i also have a snapping turtle named snappy. but i don't know if its a common snapping turtle or a Florida snapping turtle. please help answer that question for me i had posted that question but no one want answer it snappers don't care what environment there in they just want food that's the only thing that makes em happy
How deep can a newborn turtle swim?
Newborn turtles just have an instinct about them, which is unique and wonderful! That's how they know how to swim. They scamper to the shore, and see the water, and just go.
Sadly...only about 25% of these baby turtles survive to make it into adulthood :(
What type of environment should you set up for a snapping turtle?
best answer you will ever get by lionel13-i have my baby snapping turtle i keep changing the environment he doesent care aslong as he gets food i put em in sand dirt are just keep the tank how it is empty but with one big rock i got from out side or rocks you get from the pet store or out side but turtles can only swallow abd eat ubder water dont make the water to deep for the snapper make it only above the turtle make it to deep it can drownmake it to were the turtle can stick its head up to get air- o and friendly talk begins right now my turtles name is snappy and i cant tell if its a common snapping turtle.
It means that the embro has died
Why terrapin keep opening its mouth?
Most of the time a terrapin opens its mouth to bask which means they are trying to heat up themselves.
it's been dead for 3-4 weeks
What turtles can you take out of their tank?
All turtles but turtles don't like to be handled and aren't ment to be handled,so if ya want a pet you can play with I woudnt recommend a turtle.
Is it legal to own a painted turtle that's a inch?
yes you will go to jail, community service or pay a fine of $1000
Why is your turtle throwing up red stuff?
I can't believe someone would waste time asking this kind of question - and hang around fro an answer ! If you suspect your turtle is sick - take it to a VET - NOW !
Sliders need a varied diet not just one type of food. As they get older - they become more vegetarian in their dietary needs. A comprehensive list of food items can be found in the Wikipedia entry on the species (see related link)
How long do pond turtles stay under water?
It depends on the turtle species. A "pond turtle" is generally just a large turtle. Most turtles can hold their breath for at least 10-20 minutes but other turtles can hold their breath for 40-50 minutes. Although they can hold their breath for a long time a lot of turtles will just come up every couple of minutes.
Care isn't that tough. A link is provided. Growth is dependent of food and the health of the critter. They might not grow as fast as was asked, even under ideal conditions. They grow fairly quickly into the "adult" stage, but then grow more slowly later on. Good luck.
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.
What does the weapons look like for ninja turtles?
A sword, a stick, two shorter sticks with a chain, and a fork
How are turtles use by other things in it's environment?
Turtles are used by other things in its environment in several ways. A turtle helps clean the ecosystem that it is living in, therefore making a better life for the fish and the other organisms living in the ecosystem.
What do turtles say when they are hungry?
YO YO Whats up Im cracking lacking!!! Seriously I am hungry!!! Swish Swish through the ocean!!! Haven't seen food in a month how terrible is that?
Yes the do, but not all of the turtles live in swamps :)
Are baby painted turtles supose to be born in water?
Turtles are reptiles and are therefore not born in the water.
How often should you feed your turtle lettuce?
feed it every day or when it gets hungry and it tries to eat your finger
Is it okay to feed my baby red belly turtle frresh food and vegetables?
Yes, you can feed your baby turtle fresh food and vegetables. But don't give those too often. You can feed your turtle romaine lettuce, but do not feed any iceberg lettuce.
