i clean his tank once a week
is there any kind of wood chip that may lessen his stink?
or any other ideas?
i don't mind cleaning his tank....but the smell comes back in a couple of days.....
2006-07-02 05:30:00 · 10 answers · asked by Cap'n Donna 7 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Completely clean out the tank and spray it with this stuff called Approach. Get it online at www.approachit.net
It's water-based and there are no harsh chemicals so it won't hurt the turtle and if you spray till the odor goes away, it won't come back unless it's coming from the turtle itself. (can also spray anything that is usually inside the tank with the turtle and hell even the turtle)
Good luck
2006-07-02 14:58:22 · answer #1 · answered by dvc_dude_25 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
What kind of turtle and what kind of housing?
In general:
- Use the right size of cage. Aquatic turtles- 10 gallons per inch of shell. Land turtles- 100 square inches per inch of shell. Small cages stink up fast.
- Use a non-absorbant cage liner, or one that can be tossed regularly. Aquatic turtles need no liner. Land turtles can be raised on many kinds of substrate, including materials that can be washed regularly.
- Give land turtles regular soaks and a little scrub to remove scents.
- Remove food before it becomes a problem
- USE THE RIGHT DIET. Wrong diets are a bit cause of stink.
If you let us know the following, we might be able to offer more help:
- type and size of turtle
- brief description of housing, including overall size
- diet
Good luck!
2006-07-02 12:38:38 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace his water every day. Clean the tank twice a week. (But thoroughly clean the tank the first time (clean all of it and replace any bedding), . Try not to overfeed him.
He may need an electric hot rock to help him digest his food.
The "tank" should be large.
Join a local amphibian & reptile club. They are a wonderful source of information.
Good luck.
Turtles make wonderful pets.
2006-07-02 12:37:48 · answer #3 · answered by Dan S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turtles just stink, it seems. I clean my turtle tank all the time, and I have crazy filters. They are just stinky.
2006-07-02 12:35:31 · answer #4 · answered by Laurie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turtles are naturally stinky ,and also carry parasites
clean water is the only thing you can do
i dont think it is wise to wash it in dertergent ,this may kill it
2006-07-02 12:34:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, instead of woodchips, use some gray paper shavings. It works! You might want to go to a pet store and see if you can bathe your turtle.
2006-07-02 12:38:15 · answer #6 · answered by soccerstar966 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are really attached, I'd trade the turtle for something less smelly and more cuddily.
2006-07-02 12:40:24 · answer #7 · answered by irish_mo8 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it's tank isn't big enough..
2006-07-02 12:35:45 · answer #8 · answered by tj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe cause you are Stinky.
2006-07-02 12:38:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
feed him some muffin mix
this really works!!!
2006-07-02 12:33:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋