Turtles and Tortoises

No, tortoises are primarily herbivores. They mainly eat a diet of plants, vegetables, fruits, and grasses. In rare cases, they may consume some insects or carrion, but this is not a significant part of their diet.

In captivity stinkpots tend to favor carnivorous food items like aquatic turtle pellets, snails, earth worms, grasshoppers, crickets, ghost shrimp, small crayfish & commercial aquatic turtle pellets are taken.

Turtles live a long life because they never die of old age. Even at an old age, the internal parts of their body do not show any signs of aging. However, a turtle can die from diseases, being attacked, getting drowned or improper habitat. Some turtles are however considered as "Pests" as they adapt to the habitat they are kept in. Hence, if your turtle is dead, consider yourself responsible for it as "Natural Death" (considering all the circumstances & habitat were appropriate) does not occur to a turtle.

It depends on the species of animal.

In general, females will lay eggs. However there are some species of animals where the male lays the eggs.

Seahorses, for example, rather than the male impregnating the female, the female actually impregnates the male(!), who later lays the eggs.

To clean an empty turtle shell, you can gently scrub it with a soft brush and warm soapy water. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials as these could damage the shell. Once you are done cleaning, rinse the shell thoroughly with clean water and allow it to dry completely before storing or displaying it.

If you find a baby turtle in a pool, carefully scoop it out using a net or container, making sure not to harm it. Release it near a nearby body of water where turtles are commonly found, as they may have wandered away from their natural habitat. Ensure it is free from harm and can safely return to its environment.

Yes, some sharks do eat turtles. Sharks are opportunistic feeders and may prey on turtles if given the chance. However, not all sharks eat turtles, and the likelihood of a shark predating on a turtle depends on the species of shark and the size of the turtle.

No animal is a turtle's prey. Turtle's eat plants.

Wrong. Turtles (swimmers) eat everything (omnivores) it they can bite down on it they will eat it I have seen my turtle wipe out 20 gold fish in less than 2 min.

Younger turtles eat more meat as they get older the lean towards veggies.

I don't know about Tortoises (a land animal) but drop a turtle in your aquarium and all you pretty fish will be gone.

Archelon, the extinct giant sea turtle, lived in the Late Cretaceous period around 70-75 million years ago. They inhabited the warm, shallow seas that covered the central part of North America, particularly what is now known as South Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana.

Female turtles rely on instinct to lay their eggs in a suitable location and then move on to ensure their own survival. They do not have a nurturing instinct to care for their offspring once the eggs are laid. It is more beneficial for them to focus on their own survival rather than expending energy on caring for the eggs.

There are different opinions: * You are only supposed to feed small turtles every other day, and only give them a little food, until they get older (but when they get older, still only feed them every other day). when you see the food dissapearing faster, feed them a little bit more. * You feed them once a day. You are supposed to feed them about two little sticks (the turtle food) per day. * Feed them at least five times a week.

It is not recommended to mix different species of tortoises together as they may have different dietary, environmental, and social needs. Keeping them together could lead to stress, aggression, competition for resources, and possible spread of diseases. It is best to house tortoises of the same species together to ensure their well-being.

Tortoises are primarily herbivores, meaning they primarily eat plants such as grasses, fruits, and vegetables. They may occasionally consume small insects or scavenged meat, but their diet is mostly plant-based.

It depends on the species and size of the turtles. Many turtle species do not thrive in the same tank due to aggression or differences in habitat requirements. It's best to research the specific needs of each turtle species before attempting to house them together.

Floating turtles tend to sleep with their eyes open. This ability to sleep with their eyes open helps them to stay alert and detect potential threats in their environment even while they are resting.

well, I have two missisippi map turtles and they live together fine and get on very well seem to enjoy each others company,even seem to stroke each others face and 'dance' with their heads. they have lived together scince babies though, i have 1male and 1 female, not sure how same sex or an older one would get on with a younger one

Mud turtles can live alone and together, but if having snapping turtles they prefer to live alone as the might be more aggressive to each other. However mud turtles prefer to live alone, but are happy with others, if alone they might need some more attention, and more things to do in it's home. When they are together less attention is needed but watch out as they may not approve of each other and be aggressive!

Turtles are cool because they have unique shells that act as natural armor, they can live both on land and in water, and they have been around for millions of years, showing remarkable resilience and adaptability.

Yes, Aquatic turtles WILL eat them. I'm not sure if it's good for them but they'll eat them. It's best to feed them small ones that aren't too thick. Additionally crayfish molt quite often as they grow, so it's ideal to offer a crayfish during this stage since their bodies are significantly less hard.

Dropping a turtle can injure or damage its shell, bones, or internal organs. It can be a traumatic experience for the turtle and may lead to serious health issues or even death. Always handle turtles with care and avoid dropping them.

Yes, snapping turtles do poop. They excrete waste from their digestive system just like other animals to eliminate toxins and indigestible material from their bodies.

Yes, the yellow mud turtle is currently considered a species of Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. While populations may be declining due to habitat destruction and pollution, they are not facing immediate extinction threats.

Turtle eggs hatch when the embryo inside them develops fully and breaks through the shell. The hatchling then uses an egg tooth to cut through the shell to emerge. This process can take several days to weeks, depending on the species of turtle.