I already have a Paint turtle, and I love him. I thought he needed a friend, so I bought a baby Razor Back Musk. Then I found out they can smell bad and have very long necks, and could easily take a finger off. Is a Mississippi Map turltle a good choice, as far as making friends with other turtles and people? I want 2 different kinds of turtles as pets. I will really enjoy them. I don't want to give the Razor back up, but either do I want to lose a finger or two. Please help. I have a choice of a Red Ear Slider, Yellow Belly Cooter, Golf Coast Soft Shell, Fla.Soft Shell, Razor Back Musk, or a Southern Paint. Which would be my best bet? It will have to have the same enviroment as my Paint turtle. Thanks for your input.
2006-11-09 14:53:48 · 4 answers · asked by Sprinkles 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
1. Razorback musks are NOT going to take a finger off. This is a good community tank turtle that is unlikely to bite. (http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/cs-razrbk.htm)
2. DO NOT do a community tank unless it is way big, and you can meet all care needs easily. FYI- turtles don't really need tank mates- they are only semi-social in the wild.
3. As for the others:
- Red ear and Yellow-belly- OK community pond pets
- Softshells- THESE guys bite and bite hard! Not good in communal tanks, and need a rather specialized habitat. (http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/caresheet-spiny_softshell.htm)
- Southern painted- good choice but use a BIG cage
Bottom line- avoid the softshells, rest are OK.
2006-11-09 15:17:25 · answer #1 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the Miss Map is a beautiful turtle, it would be a good choice
2006-11-10 20:17:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they like swimming in water
2016-05-22 01:55:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
idk wut they r
2006-11-09 14:55:17 · answer #4 · answered by Mikey 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋