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Question

what do i need in order to have a water turtle. im going to get two this weekend and i thought i should know what they eat what they need the whole shabang. i think im going to get the small ones not the big ones because i dont have a big tank. suggestions?????? thanks lot guys.

Answer 1

Turtle Turtle lol? Whats so funny about turtles. I own 4

Answer 2

I have a Pastel painted slider turtle. aka Chrysemys scripta elegans .
Turtles need the following things for a healthy habitat:

• A healthy turtle’s water should stay at about 75 degrees F.
• A turtle’s cage should always be AT LEAST 4 times his size. But understand this is the BARE MINIMUM.
• A baby turtle should be fed 2 times daily, although once fully matured can be fed only once or twice every two to three days.
• When feeding your turtle, keep in mind that only certain foods are the correct diet for your slider. Here is a list:
Fruits: Strawberry, Apple, Water Melon (rare treat), Banana, Grapes, Papaya, Mango, and Tomatoes.
Veggies: Squash, Carrot, Tomatoes, Aquatic plants, and Mustard leaves.
Live Food: Aquatic snails, Fish (like goldfish, guppies, etc), Shrimps, Crickets, Worms, and Insects.
NEVER EVER feed your slider ANY raw meat or chicken.
• Once every 5 or so months, you are advised to give your turtles vitamin calcium supplements.


Good luck! I love turtles.

Answer 3

Water Turtles eat almost anything, They can have grapes, lettuce, boiled eggs, hamburger meat( as long as there is no grease) Mil-worms, Goldfish almost anything. They also can have reptile pellets, which I feed my turtle that and she is just fine. Make sure you have the proper tank for the proper sized turtle and trust me they grow fast. They also need a basking rock with a sunlight lightbulb 8-10 hrs a day and since you are getting 2 the tank will need to be cleaned amost 2 times a week or more. Stress coat and a turltle shell conditioner are always good. and proper filtering. And last but not least love and attention. There is alot more but I'm pretty sure you have heard enough..

Answer 4

Never buy a baby animal if you cannot take care fo the adult.

If you are thinking about Red-ear Sliders, understand that they need a big tank within about a year- we want to aim of about 10 gallons fo water per inch of turtle, and Red-ears hit 10-12", so could need 120 gallons of water! They will hit about 4-5" in about 2-4 years, so you need ot be ready!

Other than that warning, give http://www.austinsturtlepage.com a try- they have a GREAT article in the Articles section about getting your first turtle and what you need.

(By the way, it costs about $150-200 for a good setup, and a LOT of what the pet shop says to try is bad advice!)

Answer 5

Turtle, yet needless to say i does not get the turtle have been given to many herps atm xD could desire to purchase a great number of issues to look after the turtle besides it lol So, i could in keeping with hazard bypass with Xbox based how plenty money you had lol

Answer 6

A tank some pebble bottoming is best one end of the tank have higher pebbles than the other and water at the bottom. Small pellets made for turtles at pet stores and optional water heating.

Answer 7

Mine liked worms & these little water turtle reptile bites (they were fruit flavored), I also found him a cool rock to climb out on. A good heater/light bulb is a plus.

Answer 8

Get them pellets or veggies. They would like meat too. It depends on the kind of turtle.

Answer 9

hope this helps!
from
http://www.tortoise.org/general/watcare.html

Most water turtles must be fed directly in the water, otherwise they cannot swallow. Potential food items include lean beef, fish, earthworms (nightcrawlers), meal worms, and feeder goldfish and guppies. Many hobbyists feed their water turtles entirely on prepared balanced foods such as Tetra ReptoMin or Purina Trout Chow, which can be bought at animal feed stores. Do not use "ant eggs". Some hatchling and baby turtles will only eat live foods. They can be offered brown or black worms (available at tropical fish stores) and brine shrimp. Live food may carry infectious bacteria, so be certain to rinse the worms well and obtain worms and live fish from a clean and healthy source. Water turtles will often take leafy vegetables and even fruit such as banana or papaya. The food should be supplemented with calcium (calcium carbonate, crushed limestone or crushed oyster shell), and powdered vitamins (reptile vitamins or Superpreen bird vitamins). These can be fed in a "turtle meat-loaf", consisting of 1 teaspoonful of calcium carbonate and 1 tablespoon vitamins mixed with 1 lb of very lean ground beef. Turtle meat-loaf can be made in advance, and stored frozen in serving size portions. Defrost it thoroughly prior to feeding. Small turtles should be fed every day and larger ones two to three times per week. Always remove excess food when the turtle shows no further interest in it. Many hobbyists move their turtles to a separate container for feeding. This reduces the risk of food spoiling and fouling the water, but some turtles will not feed when they have been disturbed.

HEALTH
Most turtle ailments are the results of improper diet, lack of natural sunlight, poor hygiene, or being kept at too low a temperature. Sick turtles should be isolated from other turtles, as should all newly acquired turtles, for at least 6 weeks (6 months is preferred by some hobbyists) and watched for disease symptoms before being placed back with your others.

Fungus appears as white or gray specks, furry spots or lumps on the fleshy parts. Adding 1/4 cup table salt to each five gallons of water is a good preventative. Fungus remedies sold for tropical fish can be added to the water. Shell and skin fungus can be painted with 2% gentian violet and allowed to dry for 6 hours before putting the turtle back into clean water. Natural sunlight is beneficial, but be careful not to let the turtle overheat. Shell rot is a serious problem. Symptoms include a discoloration under the shell surface, soft or spongy areas on the shell surface, and discharge of a rotten smelling liquid when the area is squeezed. The rotted areas must be scraped clean, and covered with Gentocin or Polysporin ointment for 3 days. The treated area is then painted with gentian violet every 2 days until it dries out. During treatment the turtle is kept out of water except for a daily soaking and during feeding.

Swollen eyes and a soft shell may be due to a poor diet and a lack of natural sunlight. Add vitamins and a calcium source to the diet, and give the turtle access to unfiltered sunlight or a Vitalite. Ophthalmic ointments applied under the eyelids may be beneficial. Turtles are highly susceptible to respiratory tract infections. Symptoms include listing to one side when floating, gasping, a runny or bubbly nose, and swollen eyes. The turtle should be kept warmer than usual (85-90° F). If these conditions do not improve in a few days consult a veterinarian.

Flesh injuries resulting from bites, scratches, or cuts can be treated with antibiotic ointments such as Polysporin or Terramycin. Apply twice daily and keep the turtle dry for 8-10 hours after each application. Injured turtles must be brought inside immediately to prevent flies from laying eggs in the wound and producing a maggot infestation. If physical injuries occur try to eliminate the cause. Basking rocks should be checked for sharpness and replaced if too sharp or abrasive. Make sure that nothing can trap the turtles underwater since they can drown. In the remote chance that this should happen, it may be possible to revive the turtle by pushing or pulling the limbs in and out of the shell to force air into the lungs. When it is breathing on its own, put the turtle on dry land to rest and recover. Before putting it back in its home, correct whatever condition caused the near-drowning.

Certain odd occurrences and behaviors may cause alarm but are quite normal. Turtles shed their skins periodically, and some turtles shed the transparent covering of the scutes on the outside of their shells. In the fall turtles may refuse to feed and behave sluggishly, but this is a normal prelude to hibernation. During the breeding season females may become very restless, refuse to eat, and pace around the enclosure as they look for a suitable place to lay their eggs.

Remember, turtles, like all other pets, can carry disease. Owners should wash their hands after handling their pets, and young children should not be allowed to handle them without adult supervision.

HIBERNATION
Turtles kept indoors in heated enclosures will stay active all year, although they may eat less in the winter.

Answer 10

if you get little ones feed them blood worms my baby turtle likes it but if you get a big one i feed mines fish feeders but for the little ones they also like to eat repto sticks but i really recommend you give them blood worms.