I've just purchased one and received very little instructions. Any help is appreciated!
2006-09-10 17:13:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Some people say that you need 10 gallons of water per inch of turtle. Meaning that if you had a half filled 55 gallon, it could only hold a turtle under 3 inches... When you get into the 10 inch range... that's a little extreme. Ideally yes, you would give them a ton of space, but then, ideally, they would be in the wild... Generally a 30 gallon is considered the BARE MINIMUM for a small adult male. Females get bigger and a 55 would be the smallest they could comfortably live in. The bigger you can go the happier and healthier the turtle will be. There's a TON of information available online if you just search for it, but here's a place to get you started.
http://www.allturtles.com
2006-09-10 17:18:58 · answer #1 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will need a tank / something which can hold water - not a cage. They are mostly in water, though u could put in some flat stones half submerged - so it can climb out of the water sometimes. Purchase as big as possible - or make do with what u have for now according to its size - but later....after a couple of years u will need to adjust according to the size it grows. I had a 3 feet tank for a 5 cm diameter turtle - but kept upgrading - now my turtles are 4 years old and they live in a pond in my garden.
2006-09-10 17:25:47 · answer #2 · answered by jesmine_04 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure there is sufficient water and also "basking" area. Generally for a "normal sized pet shop turtle" a 30 gallon would be a good start. Do NOT forget filtration (and/or water changes) they don't like dirty water any better than you do. Check out the excellent turtle care site listed here.
2006-09-11 14:12:50 · answer #3 · answered by DrJunk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 10 gallon tank is OK for a baby.
He will need a bigger set up when he gets bigger.
Mine are kept in a kiddie pool with the island in the center with their heat lamp above that.
They have to be able to get completely out of the water.
They eat floating turtle food, crickets, worms & fish (I give mine live minnows)
2006-09-10 17:18:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Care Sheet - Red Ear Slider
... Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) is a medium-to-large sized turtle ... is similar to a green fingerprint with lined whorls, & the skin is striped. ...www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/caresheet-red_ear_slider.htm - 86k
Be good to your new pet. Hope this helps. Just put "red ear striped turtle care" in the WEB SEARCH if you need any more info. good luck.
2006-09-10 17:20:38 · answer #5 · answered by NANCY K 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He doesn't need a cage - his home is on his back! Honestly, I have no idea. Small is okay, as long as it's tastefully decorated.
2006-09-10 17:16:09 · answer #6 · answered by stringfellow 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
10,000 cc!!!
2006-09-10 17:15:25 · answer #7 · answered by aarisaanig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋