How to take care of turtles?

[fleur]

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Hi guys! Mangayo lang unta ko ug suggestions kung kinsay naay idea unsaon pag take care sa turtles?
And, unsaon pagkahibalo if land or aquatic turtle ang imong turtle? Salamat in advance!

[slabs17]

Paimna ug mutigene kuyog sa usa ka ilaga, ibutang sa imbornal, pasagdi rana sila didto hangtud modako, ma amaze jud ka sa result kay mahimo silang ninja turtle


Bitaw ui...adto sa pet section miss...ayaw diri sa general discussion kay basin maligsan na imong turtles, daghan kaayo sakyanan diri.

[fleur]

Hala noh, nasaag diay ko.. Sige, pangitaon sa nako ang pet section ha... Thanks!

[THE KID]

@imyourninja

[babyfaceAss]

ayaw lang pun.a ang tubig kinahanglan nga dili masubmerge sa tubig iyang shell aron di malumos imong bao. pwde sad nimo butangan ug bato aron naa sya katungtungan kung mupahulay siya.

[imyourninja]

Sakto si @babyfaceAss Nia iexpose xa sa sun once in awhile para mka bask ang turtle.

[yhokz101]

The Turtle Tank

You will need at least a 40 gallon tank to allow enough space. Three-fourths of the area should be water. The water should be as deep as the turtle is wide. Design a small area where he can lay under a heat lamp to get warm.
Turtles grow. Make sure your space is suited to the size of the adult turtle you are adopting.
Wooden boards or bricks make great land areas as they can be cleaned easily. Just make sure they stay dry and are sloped gently towards the water for easy access.

Wood chips and bark can get moldy or grow fungus. Ingestion by your turtle can also cause problems so avoid using these materials.

Shelter is a good idea. Find an appropriately-sized one at your local pet store or make one with some stones.
If you put plants inside the tank, do a quick check to make sure they are compatible and that your turtle will not get sick if he decides to eat a few of the leaves. Real plants are nice but get eaten within days; unless you have a pond where you grow plants, think about using artificial (or a combination of real and artificial) for decoration.
Do not use tap water for your tank, as tap water contains chlorine and possibly fluoride which can upset the pH balance of your system. De-chlorinated water needs to be used for the swimming area and filtered water for your turtle to drink.

Adding a teaspoon of salt per gallon of water will reduce the level of "bad" bacteria and protect the turtles better from shell and skin diseases.

Turtles can carry Salmonella. Wash your hands after handling them. Keep the water in the tanks fresh and remove waste promptly. Installation of a water filtration system should also help.
Heat and the Temperature

Turtles need sunlight; approximately 12-14 hours a day for vitamin D3 so purchase a high quality UV lamp for your tank and set it up with an automatic timer. Optimal temperatures range between 71-86°F.
Turtles take a long time to adjust to temperature changes. If you take him out of his tank to play with him, be sure the room is at relatively the same temperature as the tank. Sudden changes will cause stress and possibly harm his immune system.



Feeding Your Turtle

You should feed your pet two to three times a week. Dietary requirements differ depending on the species, so do your research.
Feeding your turtles outside the tank also reduces waste. Many turtles will eliminate shortly after eating. If you leave them in their feeding tub for a while after feeding, they will eliminate, and you get less waste in the tank. Not overfeeding will also keep the waste down.
Turtles have the potential to live very long lives so getting the basics right should give you an opportunity to develop a long-lived relationship with your pet.



How to Tell an Aquatic Turtle From a Land Turtle

Instructions
1
Examine the shell. On aquatic turtles, the shell will be flatter, more streamlined, and often times smooth. On some aquatic turtles, like diamondbacks, there will be several ridges in the middle of the shell. On land, or terrestrial turtles, the shells will resemble a dome and are much taller and more rounded.

2
Check the legs. Aquatic turtles have short, stubby legs that are not useful for locomotion on land. Land turtles, however, will have much longer legs that form half-U shapes as they emerge from their shells and touch the ground.

3
Look at the feet. Aquatic turtles often have long claws, and some species even have webbed feet, which are excellent for burrowing. Land turtles have claws, but they're short and stubby; good for gripping the ground as they walk.

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Note the animal's diet. Water turtles are omnivorous, but spend a lot of time eating fish and insects and rarely eat plants. Land turtles, however, are mostly vegetarians, eating fruits and vegetables, only occasionally eating something like earthworms or grubs.

Tips & Warnings

Remember that some turtles fall in between land turtles and water turtles; these are often referred to as terrapins. Snapping turtles are a good example of a turtle that can live equally on land and underwater.


(taasa noh ako pa ni gi google miga)....

[fleur]

Hala..salamat kaau ug todo sa info... I really learned a lot.. wala lagi ko kita ani sa akong mga na-search..hehe

<pasensya poh sa saag na post..peace ^_^ >

[teoding]

todlo-e og karate para ma himong ninja turtle. hehehe.

[lstorya]

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