I have a turtle(Trachemys scripta elegans) But it seems like bored.Can they live alone or should i have one more?
2006-07-20 23:03:38 · 9 answers · asked by mavidenizs 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I bought a turtle a couple of years ago, he just pretty much sat around, did nothing, then I went to the pet store and bought another..wow..you wouldnt believe the difference it made, my 1st turtle was happy, swimming, playing with the other etc. it was the best thing I did for him..get another one
2006-07-20 23:08:54 · answer #1 · answered by Diana G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think turtles may be one of the most "social" reptiles, but I'm not sure if they really need "friends." If you've got the space (you'd have to double the tank size), give it a try. Turtles can be pretty territorial, ESPECIALLY red eared sliders, I've heard of them doing a lot of damage to tank mates. If he seems bored, I'd first try giving him a larger tank, more stuff to interact with in the tank, or check his health, there's always a possibility that he seems "bored" because he's sick...
2006-07-21 09:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turtles do fine alone.
If you do get another turtle, make sure the pond is large enough for the turtles to get away from each other when they want to.
2006-07-21 12:24:56 · answer #3 · answered by carl l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be good to have another - although i have a friend that has had a turtle for years and it seems to be fine alone.
2006-07-21 06:44:16 · answer #4 · answered by sick of it all 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can live alone, but if you think they are bored get another one.
2006-07-21 06:29:41 · answer #5 · answered by Starr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but you can do some research on the net or ask your vet
2006-07-21 06:18:55 · answer #6 · answered by shizzlechit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think everything does better in pairs and it should have a mate!
2006-07-21 06:07:17 · answer #7 · answered by jibbers4204 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can get one more if u hv enough space for them.
2006-07-21 09:18:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is alone
2006-07-21 06:45:55 · answer #9 · answered by naijunhao 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋