Recent questions tagged turtles

Description : If a turtle ever loses it's shell, is it considered homeless? Or naked? And why?

Last Answer : nakey! nah I dunno. both? good question :P

Description : How many days can my red ear slider (turtle) live without being fed?

Last Answer : Only one way to Gond out for sure…....but I wouldn’t recommend that!

Description : I want to get a turtle we are looking in to getting a red ear slider and I know alot about turtles I know they have salmonella they carry and how fast I have to wash my hands.

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Description : My turtle seems to stay underwater for a long time. It seems like he even sleeps underwater. Can he breathe underwater or is he just really good at holding his breath?

Last Answer : Turtles don't actually breathe underwater in the way we think of as breathing. They can absorb air through different parts of their bodies. Many species are able to hold their breath underwater ... can even hibernate underwater for up to 4 months with their body functions slowing down considerably.

Description : I'm thinking about getting a turtle. Do they have a bad odor?

Last Answer : They can be smelly if not cared for properly. Turtles are messy eaters and the tank needs to be spot cleaned daily, removing waste and uneaten food. Waste and leftover food left for a while are the ... tank every week. If you like, you can use a separate tank for feeding to keep odors away.

Description : I have an old fish tank that I'm using for my turtle. I still have the heating element that I used for the fish. Can I use it for my turtle as well?

Last Answer : Yes, you can use a fish tank heater for a turtle. But you must make sure it's right for the size of the turtle's tank. You will probably have to add a heat lamp for the turtle's basking area and the proper UVB lighting to keep your turtle's shell healthy.

Description : I have an aquarium that I keep my turtle in. I make sure to keep it clean. How could my turtle get shell rot?

Last Answer : Shell rot is a bacterial or fungal infection. It is usually caused by damage to the shell, even a minor scratch. If the environment is too damp, too dry, if heating or light is incorrect, if ... There are some home treatments, but I would recommend taking your turtle to a reptile vet to be examined.

Description : Is it legal to keep a turtle you find in the ocean or on the beach as a pet?

Last Answer : Probabaly depends on the country you live in.

Description : I was thinking about getting my turtle a toy. Do they play with toys? If yes, what are the best toys to get them?

Last Answer : I'm not sure exactly what toys they like, but some will play with them. But turtles don't usually get obsessed with playing with toys, I think they will just push it around. But they like it! :)

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Last Answer : Red-eared slider turtles are omnivorous, that is they eat meat and plants. Baby slider turtles eat more meat but can still be offered plant food. There are commercial pellets you can use but include ... green beans can be added. Place live aquatic plants in the aquarium for the turtle to nibble on.

Description : They look a lot alike. What are the differences?

Last Answer : Both are reptiles.Turtles can live comfortably in water while tortoises are land animals. A tortoise's native habitat is Asia, Africa and some in the Americas and turtles are found in Africa ... turtles are omnivores. Tortoises have short, bent legs and turtles have webbed feet with long claws.

Description : When I look at my turtle, I don't see any ears. Do they have them? Can they hear?

Last Answer : They don't have ears like ours that stick out on the sides of the head. But they actually have 3 "ears", 2 little holes in the sides of their head and one on the nose. And they ... Turtles have very strong senses of smell and vision and rely mainly on those senses, making hearing not as important.