Only for a brief time, under one hour.  fill tank 1/4 full. more

You can call a pet shop, ask them if they take care of turtles, and if they do, take the turtle into them so that they can see it, and find out what kind... more

As long as you don't have fish in it then no... Turtles get their oxygen directly from the surface air. more

I would say not. Turtles are reptiles and they are coldblooded. In other words, they can't produce their own heat. You put him out in the cold, he's got... more

Are the pellets small as well. I know that pellets come in different sizes. Also do not overfeed. more

These turtles are called redbelly turtle or red bellied turtle. The scientific name of these turtles are Pseudemys rubriventris or previously Chyrsemys... more

The sex determination in animals depends upon some physical structural differences. Tortoises have Gular Scutes, and their size varies from species to... more

Take your turtle to a vet and discuss it with him and ask him how serious turtles having worms are. Hope this helps. Here is a page that talks about it... more

If you know its birth date then you can find age of turtle otherwise it is not possible to find. There is no specific theory for the measurement of age... more

Yes b/c i had plenty of turtles as pets and they don't hibernate do to the temperature in your house and plus they are fed more often as pets than in the... more

Step 1: Select a healthy, legal pet turtle. In the U.S., it is illegal to sell a turtle less than 4 inches long, so measure to be certain you're not getting... more

Tortoises can't be imported into the UK anymore, and they are hard to breed here, so you don't see many. There are a few online companies that sell captive-bred... more

Believe it or not, but when we are dealing with eggs, its incubation, not gestation. The incubation period for turtles is approx 63 to70 days. more

There's a calculation as to how much tank you need per RES, which is measured based upon the size of the turtle. Your RES, god willing, is going to live... more

Some animals are created in a way that they require their natural habitat to flourish and grow. It is natures demand. Same is the case with Res turtles.... more

The Red-eared Slider turtle refers to a semi-aquatic turtle that belongs to the family Emydidae. It is a native animal of the southern United States. They... more

It happens because your turtle doesn't has good acquaintance with you. When he would be familiar with your, his shyness would go away. Give him as much... more

It all depends on the type of fish and the type of turtle. more

Snapper turtle have a very peculiar, snake like face. You can see pictures of snapper turtle on the following link so as to confirm that yours is really... more

Yes, painter turtles are diurnal. They often sleep at the bottom of their pond if they are living in their natural habitat. They can easily get required... more

Sea turtles usually live in the Euphotic, or open-ocean zone. more

Desert tortoises should be hibernating now and they do dig a burough where they can sleep un-interupted and safe from predators. The problem is that when... more

It all depends on the size and the the breed of your turtles if you want them to reach their full size you need a lot bigger tank for 13 turtles. more

There seems to be an eye infection in your turtle. There in no need to worry about it. It can occur due to Vitamin A deficiency. Swelling of eyes and tear... more

The snapping turtle is a large freshwater turtle of the family Chelydridae that ranges from southeastern Canada south, west to the Rocky Mountains. They... more

Designing a turtle habitat is quite difficult as it needs both a land and a water area. Their habitat should provide enough space for a pool deep enough... more

To find out weather it is male or female, you will have to wait for five to seven months. When they reach at that age, carefully watch them at their back.... more

The sex depends on the kind of turtle but there are some basic rules; 1. Some turtles can't be judged until they are two years old. 2. Many male... more

Snapping turtles are fascinating animals and are relatively hardy with proper care. Snapping turtles need a slightly cooler range of water temperatures.... more

Turtles grow at quite varied rates so there is no set way to predict how fast your turtle will grow. You could even have two of the same turtles and care... more

I think your tortoise had an erection, bless him. more

I think small lizards such as Anoles and Geckos would be fine. I may add more later when I find some information out if someone else already hasn't! more

I think I heard that Male turtles have a dip in their shell on the underside whereas females don't? The dip is used so the male can sit on top of the female... more

Turtles are hard headed and the rocks are probably in their way more

I think the length of the tail differentiates the male from the female (don't ask me which way round though!). Nail length depends on wear and tear, so... more

Well, due to the fact that turtles lay eggs rather than give birth to live young, it is called "incubation" rather than "gestation". On average, turtle... more

Water turtles do hibernate in a garden pond just as the fish do. The pond or the water level must be deep enough so as not to freeze solid. For more information,... more

It depends upon the temperature and water conditions. Terrapins for instance can stay underwater for up to five hours before they surface for air. more

If your turtles are very small then let them grow a bit. But if they are fully grown then it is very easy to find out their gender. You can see it by watching... more

This is an alarming situation. It seems like discharge coming out as waste in the form of feaces. It is some disease, which is affecting its digestive... more

Why are you letting yourself suffer? I have kept turtles for about thirteen years now from when i was 6 yrs old. You don't need a tank neither do you need... more

Did you purchase a"how to care for " book or find a pamphlet that came with them? Maybe look it up online.. more

Welcome to blurtit and we apologize in taking so long to respond to your question.  below is a site in which you can determine the age and sex of... more

Yes, I believe they do. more

Hermit crabs and turtles both share some common features. Both have exoskeletons i.e. Shells for their protection from external environment. Hermit crab... more

It is very easy to tell sex of a female snapping turtle. Let it grow till it attains some good size then go to its backside and watch back of its shell... more

Yes it seems to e sick. It does not happen in normal cases. Take it to vet but before going to vet make few precautionary measures. Keep it warm. Best... more

There are many websites where you can find map turtles so you can check this website for finding out map turtles for your son. www.chelonia.org/Articles/graptemyscare.ht... more

You should keep your turtle in water or water tank. There are many things which are useful for your turtle. But the following link have a good list of... more

Yes it most probably will be alright even in such a big tank of water with tadpoles in it.They are used to living in such places and there should not be... more

Buy a inkubater there cheap they are like 50$ to 100$ there cheap more

I found a snapping turtle yesterday in Lackawanna and we brought it home. We put it in a tank with water and some rocks and a plant. Don't forget they... more

The following text is copied from http://en.allexperts.com/q/Turtles-3543/red-ear-sliders-food.htm more

It is not usual for turtles to get bumps like this. Only thing that can occur is tumors. They can gain size of head of cauliflower. They can even grow... more

It seems they are not getting along very well. But there is also another opposite explanation to this behavior, they could be playing with each other.... more

Are you sure you want to keep a snapping turtle? Anyway, there are commercial turtle foods on the market, but their diet should also include some vegetables... more

These big omnivorous animals will eat almost about anything. Some of their favorites include birds, fishes, ducks, frogs and even crickets and worms! So... more

You can feed a red eared slider crickets which are easily found at your local pet store. Crickets are high in nutrients and have the natural appeal that... more

I have had turtles for years. tetramin is good, the floating sticks can be broken in half for the little guys. you can't tell the sex until they are bigger.... more

Turtles can carry disease, but carefully washing your hands well with soap and water after contact should be sufficient. more

The quarter size floating turtles don't go beyond the 2 feet in their radius. Remember the turtles are one of those species which have longest life span... more

Just drop them in and let them float. if they get hungry they will eat. or the food my upset their tummy. change foods. more

You should clean it daily. Little turtles are more messy. So clean it two to three times a day. The proper cleanliness would make the turtles healthy and... more

If you turtle has gone off it's appetite, there could be a number of reasons for this. One could be that the water is too cold. Some turtles won't eat... more

Yes, first of all you need a better filter. And the other thing is that you should change the water regularly. That will really help you. more

So far as I know, and i have had turtles, and many friends have as well, this is not normal, and is a sign of some infection, first thing is to ensure... more

What type of Tortoise do you have? more

There is really no way to measure the age of a reptile without testing its cells. Size is not an indication and nothing on them grows and molts or comes... more

Your turtle is sick and has an infection you should check into getting it to a vet. more

The most appropriate place in Dallas to by turtles is near the sea shore and near the rivers. So you can go to those markets to select a good turtle. more