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Care of Turtles

If properly cared for, turtles can live for decades. Ask questions here about proper habitat and feeding to pamper your tortoise.

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What American food do turtles eat?

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Cabbage, bananas, lettuce, all greenery:) pretty much. etc

Where do sun turtles live?

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You can usually find a big-headed turtle in China, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand where they are often sold in local markets, causing them to become quite endangered.

The Madagascar Big-Headed Turtle usually remains in freshwater, slow-flowing rivers or streams. It is also endangered, ranking 13th in the list of the most endangered turtles of the world. Sometimes they are captured and shipped from their habitats to Asia so they may consume them as they please, usually for medicine.

Is putting turtles in chlorine water bad for them?

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Yes, it is bad for them. Turtles, just like any animals, need to be in water or surroundings as close to their natural habitat as possible. Chlorine is not part of their natural habitat. If you have the turtle in chlorinated water, remove it immediately, rinse it off, and put it in "plain" water.

Can a red ear slider live in dry land after been in a tank full of water?

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Yes..They are freshwater turtles, occurring in lakes, streams, marshes.

Does the turtle feed its babies with milk?

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Milk is something created by mammals to feed its young. Reptiles, including turtles, do not produce milk. I am not sure what effect feeding a turtle milk would have, but I highly doubt they can digest lactose, so they would suffer severe gas, cramps, and possibly even bleeding. Overall, it's probably not a good idea.

Can a turtle run?

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yes. they can run, its more of a scurry though, tortises are the real runners they are quite fast runners surprisingly.

a turtle is the one with just fin type legs no claws, tortoises have webbed feet nd little claws..

How long can yellow belly turtles stay under water?

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for along time up to like 20 mins!

Do African Side neck Turtles need a tank?

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Mine do not need a tank. They use shoulder mounted missles and Predator aircraft.

Why is your yellow belly slider turtle not eating?

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If you have just gotten your turtle, then don't fear, it may take a week or two for them to get accustomed to their new surroundings. One thing to look for, is if they are jumpy when you, or anyone else appears. Also if a change was made in its surroundings. If they are not jumpy, and are perfectly fine when you are around, then I advise you to look up a near reptile vet, and bring them in for a check-up, just to make sure nothing is wrong with your turtle.

What is a plastron on a yellow bellied turtle?

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The plastron is the part of the shell that faces the ground; it is the part protecting the turtle's abdomen. In the case of a yellow-bellied turtle such as a slider or cooter (as a hobbyist, I've had 2 MS yellow-bellied cooters in my life and I think they're great turtles), the plastron is in fact its yellow belly. Hope it helps.

Does a turtle hibernate in captivity?

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Actually, if the conditions are right, it will. The problem is, what if you lose power and the fridge goes off? What if there is a problem with the fridge and it seems to be working on the outside, but is actually not cold enough on the inside, or becomes dangerously cold? Your turtle could either awaken from its hibernation locked in a fridge with no food or escape, or would die from freezing.

All and all, do not put your turtle in a fridge. The turtle gets no physical benefits from hibernation, and it is far too risky.

How do you cook a turtle?

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You can prepare turtle in a variety of ways, the easiest for survival means would be to lay the turtle on a bed of hot coals for about 20 min. Then just crack the shell and enjoy. Be sure to fully cook the turtle though, they can carry some nasty bugs, like salmonella

Can a baby snapping turtle live in cold water?

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yes but can i get some info on how to take care of baby snapping turle eggs? plz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the eggs are in my yard and the mom went uder my dads car and i got the mom and put her out in the woods because my dog tried to bit it but it bit my dog instead so now we are stuck with the eggs. PS: we wont give them up because we want as pet!!! and wont tell you my name.

Describe two ways in which turtles protect themselves?

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Turtles protect themselves by drawing their limbs, tail, and head into their shells

Can red ear slider turtles hibernate?

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Yes Red ear slider turtles hibernate. If you have a lamp though it might not because it doesn't know when it's cold. So if you want it to hibernate then turn off it's lamp in the winter, so it can experience what it's like to be asleep for a whole season.

What type of aquatic turtle do you have if it is small and green and yellow?

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by the way you have described it it sounds as if it is a yellow bellied slider, if it has to red marks on the sides of its cheeks/head it will be a red eared slider.

What would happen to the food chain if the loggerhead sea turtle was not in it anymore?

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Loggerhead Turtles are considered endangered. They eat Horseshoe Crabs and eggs, and without Loggerheads the Horseshoe Crab population would grow. Since they eat Razor Clams that population would drop, causing the Horseshoes population to drop as well. But diamond Back Terrapin also eat Razor Clams so their pop. is going to drop as well. Striped Bass, Sanderling, and Grackle all eat Horseshoe Crabs and their eggs. All of those populations would increase and the Horseshoes would decrease. Just a really long, never ending chain reaction.

Do snapper turtles sleep?

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Turtles sleep with their eyes closed under or above water. They tend to be cranky if you wake them up though (trust me, I know) If it is the winter you have to watch out to make sure that they don't try to hibernate though. If you keep waking them up and they start to stop eating than they are very likely to die. Winter is the roughest part of a turtle's life in captivity. Keep them warm and have a light so that they never know that winter has come and gone.

Is it legal to have a pet turtle from a pet store?

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yes i think it would be a very bad idea considering if u are asking this question you propably dont know much about turtles and how you can't just take an egg i would talk to a wildlife person and do a lot of research first but better yet, just get one from a pet store

What happens if the shell of a red ear slider turtle was bleeding?

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Take it to a herp experienced vet ASAP! A broken carapace is nothing to mess around with.