My friend has asked me to baby-sit her turtles and I'm kind of scared of them. I didn't know that they had claws and they're kind of freaking me out. If you can give me any tips on how to clean, hold, or play with them it would be greatly appreciated.
2007-04-06 08:36:52 · 3 answers · asked by Redsoxfan2282 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Well, are they turtles or torti? If they're aquatic (live in water) then they're turtles and you don't need to do a thing other than feed them once every other day. Your friend really should've left you care instructions... Like what to feed them, when to feed them, etc. If she did then just follow her instructions to the letter and don't try anything else. If she didn't... Then shame on her. Feed them once every other day, if there's a filter, don't worry about the water and even if there isn't... If she isn't going to be gone for more than a week, then I wouldn't attempt cleaning the water. You can do a lot more damage than good if you attempt to clean the water and don't do it properly. If your friend is going to be gone longer than week then you need to call her and get EXACT instructions on how she cleans the tank, what she uses, how much water should be changed, etc. Then, follow those instructions to the letter. Aside from that... I wouldn't do anything else. Don't touch them, don't try to pick them up... Just feed them. Oh and she should've left you with a can/canister or pellets... Just sprinkle about handful's worth of food in there once EVERY OTHER DAY. Don't overfeed... That can cause a lot of issues. If they're tortoises, as in land dwelling, then just chop up some veggies for them like carrots and lettuce, avoiding things acidic like tomatos and anything stringy like celery... Fresh greens (different types of lettuce and spinach) and carrots should be sufficient. Be sure they have water in their water dish and just leave them alone... Don't pick them up, don't try to pet them... Just feed and water them. Anyway... I hope this helps and your friend really should have left instructions for you.
2007-04-06 10:36:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son has a turtle and for the most part they are a "watch and learn" pet. If there is no filter on the tank it will need to be cleaned at the least once every 4 days. Handle him as little as possible. They also don't scratch in defense, they'll just go back into the shell. Good luck!
2007-04-06 09:24:08 · answer #2 · answered by wendyn371 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would help to know what kind you are talking about.
Follow her directions- feed it and clean the cage if it becomes soiled, but don't play with it- they don't like that.
2007-04-06 12:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋