i have a new pet turtle. i need help finding him a friend??!!?

Question

what kind of animal can be put with a turtle so they can be friends???

anything other than a turtle

It is a Red-Ear Slider. they are popular here in california.
thanks

Answer 1

First of all is it an aquatic turtle or a land turtle?

You could get another turtle of the same size but watch them as they can be very territorial.

OR

If aquatic I have 2 algae eaters and a flying fox in with my three and they haven't touched them yet. The algae eater go on the turtles shells and clean the algae off.

My turtles actually sill go up to them and look and go their own ways.

Now if I put a guppy or a molly in with them.....that is lunch!

Depends on the turtles personality

Answer 2

They don't need friends. That is called "anthropomorphizing". Concentrate on keeping this one healthy. Hopefully if you live in the USA the carapace is over 4", or it is illegal. If you got it out of the wild, please put it back.
They need full spectrum lighting, if it is a water turtle they need a filtering system, and a place to get out of the water etc. The larger the enclosure (tank) the better, especially if you do decide to get another turtle. Water turtles are vicious and will usually eat anything smaller than they are. Land turtles' diets require fresh veggies every day etc. Turtles are awesome, but lots of work and they carry diseases, wash your hands a lot.

Answer 3

Another Red Eared Slider.

Answer 4

Turtles don't really need "friends", and it is actually better that they don't. You could get another turtle and keep them together for a while, but they will eventually become territorial and fight, and you will have to separate them. You can house feeder fish ( 5-10 cents a fish) with them which look pretty in the tank, until the turtle eats them. So you're better with not keeping anything with him at all.

Answer 5

no other animal should be in a tank with it due to the fact that it can cause stress for both reptiles. You're turtle doesnt need a friend, if you look in the wild, no turtles are seen having friends...also if you get a different reptile, theres a good chance one of them will get injured by the other..

Answer 6

maximum states' organic international source companies require you to obtain a permit or a letter of authorization before you are able to assemble any wild specimen. Many states even have regulations on protecting turtles or tortoises in captivity. you may look into your state's rules and policies on organic international. i understand for a certainty in my homestead state, Tennessee, protecting turtles and tortoises is seen unlawful and punishable via fines and the removing of all animals on your possession. truthfully, it may be interior the turtle's terrific interest which you come back it to a secure section around a physique of water so as that it may resume its life as a wild animal. The care and upkeep for protecting turtles and tortoises in captivity could be very intense priced. They require finished spectrum UVB lights, a basking lamp, a great terrarium with sufficient room for the two swimming and basking on land, and correct meals. Wild-caught animals normally do no longer do properly whilst compelled right into a life-time of captivity and you're no longer doing it any favors via "rescuing" it.

Answer 7

I have two one year old red ear sliders. I caught both of them in my pond, they were wounded and would survive if i would have left them. They get along very well together, but i also have 9 goldfish with them. they don't need "friends" really. I treat mine like any other pet, take them outside for air and sun and i hold them and kinda play but by playing i mean let them lay in the grass and sleep. mine are very friendly and when they are on the ground and i slap my hands on the ground where ever they are they come running to me... kinda like calling a dog, well anyways my poiint is baby your turtle and love it but it doesnt need a friend bc thats you. just get some fish- prob fish that are big bc they tend to eat small ones ESP if they are colorful. but with a turle pleco's are good they kinda are friends bc mine likes to eat off of my turtle's shell (keeps him clean) and they just swim everywhere together.

Answer 8

this is where the nightmare starts with most turtle owners-I'm sorry if this is your first pet (or pet turtle).they are so common,and so misunderstood,and mistreated.please look up the California turtle and tortoise society,or many of the dozens in California,you're bound to find someone to take him,just don't put him back in the wild.I'm in long island,new york and i wish we had one tenth of the rehab places you could bring him too!he'll get a good home.good luck.e mail me at [e-mail] if you want,and let me know how it went.

Answer 9

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how Cute!

Answer 10

nothing other an a turtle of the same size and species given that your tank is large enough, you can add goldfish too. most captive turtles wont eat them so they will live in the tank together.