Hi,
I have 2 turtles. They are red ear sliders. I've had them since they were babies size of a quarter. They both grew up together, ate the same food, same amount of food, etc. Yet one of them is significantly bigger than the other one. I would say about 40 % bigger. Why is this?
And also, how can you tell the sex of a turtle?
And one more...Can I take them outside and let them swim in a small size pool for few hours, just for fun and exercise? thank you
2006-07-27 04:42:55 · 17 answers · asked by Dana B 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
You think all turtles are the same size???
2006-07-27 04:46:45 · answer #1 · answered by ?born2lose? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's start with sexing the turtles-
MALE- long, skinny tail; in-curved belly
FEMALE- short, wide tail; flat or outcurved belly
We see size differences in turtles- the female is often bigger. Also, if there is any competition or territoriality between them (common in small tanks), the dominant one will stress and bully the smaller one, and eat at least some of its food.
Outside is usually good, but be sure they have the right cares out there, and are either being watched well or are well-fenced (and remember that they can climb many fences!)
However, shuttling them back and forth all the time is mildly stressful. You need to balance the benefits of being outside with the stress from moving them. If the pool is small, filthy, too hot or too cold, etc., it will add to the stress.
On the other hand, if the pool is big, warm, has good basking, is clean, and is generally good to be in- go for it!
2006-07-27 05:59:05 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With turtles, the females are typically larger to help accomodate the production of eggs. Therefore I would say that it is a difference of the sexes that you have. As for exercise, you would need to find out if the type of turtles you have and what they need. If they are not water turtles, putting them in water would be bad, but so long as they are water turtles a pool would be great for them.
2006-07-27 04:51:11 · answer #3 · answered by kethan_wererider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 3 snapping turtles that get sufficiently massive to extra wholesome your description. the person-friendly snapper is discovered frequently interior the panhandle. The Florida snapper is modern-day in peninsular Florida. the two intergrade interior the Okefinokee Swamp. The alligator snapper is in many cases interior the panhandle yet extends somewhat farther than the person-friendly snapper. the person-friendly and Florida snappers have a extra observed-toothed tail and a smoother shell than the alligator snapper. you may tell them (person-friendly and FL) aside via the type. The alligator snapper additionally has extra plates on the shell, between those ringing the better shell and the massive ones that conceal most of the shell. once you're nonetheless uncertain, e mail me a photo. additionally enable me be attentive to the place you reside (municipality).
2016-11-03 02:53:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know about the one turtle being larger than the other or the sex but if you want the turtles to swim for a couple of hours in a small size pool you can.
2006-07-27 04:47:42 · answer #5 · answered by westjessicam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well maybe the one of the turtles is older then the other one and that would explain the size but to find out the sex you would have to stick you finger in their butt to find out what sex and if you take them in the water make sure that the water isn't to deep and also make a little sand area for them to site on not all turtles like water some are land turtles
2006-07-27 04:52:37 · answer #6 · answered by mario c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may be male and female. U can tell by the size of the tales and how pointy they r. Males r long and pointy while females r short and stubby. If u let them swim outside make sure the water is ok for them and there are no pretitors around. If u let them out for a long time make sure there is a barrier aroun it so they can not escape. Good luck!
2006-07-27 12:03:01 · answer #7 · answered by afl0wer4u2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely the smallerturtle is a girl and the bigger a boy,go here to find the sex of ur turtles http://members.shaw.ca/turtles/sexing.htm
and its ok for the to swim just watch them carefully
2006-07-27 04:49:40 · answer #8 · answered by I.Am.What.I.Am ™ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's natural all turtles aren't the same size.
You don't want to know how you find out if they are boys or girls. You have to stick your finger up their ______ and if you feel something, it's a boy.
Let them swim outside but I would make sure they can't escape.
2006-07-27 04:46:11 · answer #9 · answered by someDumbAmerican 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 2 most likely reasons would be:
1) one is female (larger) and one is a male (smaller)
2) one is hogging the food & dominating the other.
I would bet it is #2 & that means you need a larger aquarium, preferably a pond!
2006-07-27 04:55:32 · answer #10 · answered by carl l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋