I have two pet turtles. One is called Tiptup and the other is called Tanktup.?

Question

I keep them in a large tank which has a ramp allowing them to climb out. We recently put a combustion heater in our family room and now Tiptup likes to climb out of the tank onto the ramp. She never did this before. Why do turtles do this? The water is cooler than the ambient temperature so it isn't because she is too hot. Is it to bask in the heat? If you don't know the answer do you know any websites I can refer to?

Amanda W, I looked at your website and YOU ARE A HIPOCRITE. I MEAN 5. I HAVE 2 and how the hell do you know how big the tank is?

To add on that, I guarentee you that I would know more about taking care of animals than you, don't judge someone you don't know, I take very good care of my pets.

For Madskin, why would you 'hope' anything, would have you said anything if I didn't have a large tank. Ten gallons per inch of turtle. I live in Australia and don't know how much a gallon is but I know that it is more than a litre and there is a fair bit of water in the tank.

Answer 1

yup.it's 2 bask in the heat.turtles like that.cute names by the way!

Answer 2

1. Get a thermometer so you KNOW what the temps are. Water in the warm area should be 75-80 and basking area about 90.

2. I hope it really IS a large tank. Aim for about 10 gallons of swimming water per inch of turtle. A lot of us use kiddie pools or big plastic tubs.

3. Good websites?
- http://www.redearslider.com
- http://www.austensturtlepages.com

Answer 3

Sounds like you got some pets without researching what they actually NEED to be healthy. Sadly, alot of people do this with RESs, which what I'm assuming you have. Here is a website I made for people who don't know much about them with the basics of what you need to know so that you can keep your turtle healthy. http://www.geocities.com/radiofemme/turtles.html

Answer 4

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