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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
How big of a tank do Texas Map turtles need?
i have a 40 gallon for 2 of them, they stay small, and you could prbly get bye with a 30
No one hatches turtle, they hatch by themselves due to nearby temperature. In most cases the mother turtle has already been long gone when the baby turtles hatch. They have to survive by themselves.
How much water do you put in my turtles tank?
aslong as as the turtles are used to deep water and are able to come to the top of the water to breath it doesnt matter >But make sure they cant escape.You could slowly increase the level of of water once a week to make the good swimmers
When does a baby turtles yolk sac go away?
It stays on the baby Turtle/Tortoise because it provides nutrients for the Turtle/Tortoise. It shrinks as time goes by and eventually goes away it takes a few months to go away.
Is it safe if pet turtles are with cats?
No, the turtle can injure the cat (think biting through small bones). The cat can kill the turtle. Turtles also can carry salmonella. You can have both as pets, but you will have to keep them separated.
What steps do you need for a pet turtle?
first you should start out with the tank. a 20 to 30 gallon tank would be enough to start out with but you may have to upgrade as you go on. then you must have a uvb bulb and lamp. gravel for a bottom and plenty of water. make sure to have enough room for them to bask on. live plants liven the tank but arent essencial.have the light directed towards the dry land for them to bask. make sure to have plenty of food because they are always hungry. but dont feed them to much because that is bad for them.
Well it could be Wild Bate, Sources Forces, Titanic Panic, Loosened Turtle, Ugly Boxers, Stanpied Losers, or The Ghost.
How do turtles survive in the sea?
Well they have a shell and can duck their body parts in it when preditors are around and they eat alge or other fish (as in sardines, minnows,ect.)
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Can you put a map turtle with a yellow belly turtle?
Depends if they're straight, bi or gay. Gay turtles cannot reproduce.
Is it possible for a red ear slider turtle to explode Can they overeat and explode?
No. No animal will eat so much that it will explode.
How does a turtle get its food and what does it eat?
a water turtle will eat worms, raw meat, and sometimes a banana for a treat.
Should you buy a turtle online?
No, turtles sold online are often kept in horrible enclosers (no matter what the pictures look like!) and over bred. They are also shipped to you through the mail in little cups filled with paper. The turtles are put in wet and then they dry out and the paper gets stuck to them and they could die from dehidration or stress. You should look for a turtle in a petshop near you or if you live in a state where it is illegal to buy turtles, travel to a neighborring state and get one from a petshop there. Good luck finding your turtle!
Is a 1.5 gallon tank good for a turtle?
For a tiny, tiny baby turtle, that is just fine. But an adult turtle needs a much, much bigger tank than that. An adult turtle needs a 20-gallon tank (30 inches long and 12 inches wide).
Can I change turtle water every day?
You can if the tank is very small. Most turtle owners opt for larger tanks, and they add filtration systems. This minimizes water changes.
How long does it take for a turtle shell to get hard after birth?
A turtle's shell begins to harden shortly after it hatches, but the process can take several years to fully complete. Initially, the shell is soft and pliable, providing protection while still allowing the turtle to grow. Over time, the shell's outer layer, called keratin, hardens and strengthens, typically reaching full hardness by the time the turtle is around 3 to 5 years old, depending on the species. Environmental factors and diet can also influence the rate of shell development.
I would hazzard a guess that you are doing lots of things wrong. Fish should not be kept with Turtles. Turtles poison the water. Turtles should be kept in a Vivarium/ Terrarium that is set up properly for them. For copepods to be present they must have been introduced which indicates a lack of quarantine and other normal precautions of cleanliness. If you wish to keep fish you should abide by the basic rules for successfull fishkeeping which are (:- 1 inch of fish must have at least 1 gallon of water. :- Every tank must have a permanently running 'cycled' filter. :- Every tank must have at least 50% of its water replaced every week.) The only way to get rid of the copepod invaders is to strip down the tank, and start again from scratch but this time do it right and separate the different species into different containers.
No ! Never ever EVER feed a reptile ANYTHING other than it's NATURAL diet !
What kind of turtle stays small and cute?
Stinkpots. I know it sound unpleasant, but they stay about an inch or two long. And they're cute, and they don't really stink.
Yes. Baby Turtles will eat algae as part of their diet, but it is not their main course.... and they can certainly do just fine without it.
What is best food for red ear slider?
Probably feeder goldfish. You can buy about 12 /dollar at a pet shop. Other suggestions would be raw (or some cooked meats), worms, or dried food from pet shops.
Sometimes they do but it is only when the turtles dislike eachother.You know if your turtles do not like eachother by them staying away from eachother and if you put them together and they run away from eachother.
