My turtle just passed away a few hours ago and I'm watching these types of videos to see what I did wrong. He was so happy this morning and was swimming around his tank then I went to the tank later in the day and he was under the filter not moving. Then I picked him up and his body was limp and his head was flopping around like a rag doll. I hope he passed peacefully and didn't have to struggle. My family and I believe he drown under the filters current. I'm upset that he died so soon and he was only about 6 weeks old. I am getting a new turtle soon to help through this hard time. RIP Bullwinkle
Most of the time in the young ones they pick up bacterial infections in the lungs. My nephew had the same problem,. I fought it just in time and used a drop of oregano oil and kept the turtle moist in in a small amount of warm water. Was fine the next day. They sometimes pick up the infections from the pet store.
very good turtle care videos...just love cats meowing and sitting in backround. i have 2 domestic cats who are infatuated with watching my 2 red eared sliders, and one bearded dragon. keep filming!
+Earthling1984 Can the turtles climb onto the platform itself or does it need a ramp or something to walk onto it? and what kind of platform should I use for the turtle to bask on?
RedBaron hello I have a 20 long tank there's a space in between the tank for the filter so I can not fully fill it which is fine I think my turtle doesn't like deep water . The tank is pretty small for it but it's all I could afford for now but if you can link me some rocks or a full rock type for it to climb on. It hasn't been in a tank for years probably 6 years never had lighting or any basking spot it's very rebellious of the whole basking thing doesn't understand it. My tank is a problem for some basking products because I can't fully fill the tank and it's kinda small in width so it can't fit big products I need some thing that will take up the width of it side to side and a good easy way to climb it
good you showed this effect without uvb light, my led light provides heat when i checked it, and got a uvb light now, i dont think i need to get a light for warming, what you think?
Awesome videos! My UV lamp is currently over the ramp to the docking area i.e. shallow water. My turtle is probably half way submerged in this place and she does hang out there quite a bit to rest. Is this good or should I move it next to the heating lamp? If you could address nesting for turtles that would be helpful. Does my female RES need a sandy area in case she lays unfertilized eggs or will she be healthy without? Can I have a separate tank prepared? I have an (estimated) 15-20yr old 7 inch female RES. She is housed in 55 gallons with an above tank basking area I built. She is a rescue; I found her wandering outside and took her in after 3 days. Hence the 55gal but I hope to upgrade to a >120 gal next year. I am sad to hear about that peeling you showed in this video as she does have that. Thanks!
Thank you for this. I recently lost the street cat I am feeding and been depressed ever since. I am looking for something discreet since pets are not allowed in our apartment. Now I know these beautiful creatures are not for me. I enjoyed the video and that cat behind him :-)
With the filtration system, could you just wash out the filter and then put it back in, Or would you have to buy a new filter and completely replace it?
My Daughter got 2 Red Eared Slider Turtles for Her birthday and To be honest I thought it was easy to take care of them But I'm doing my Research and Your Vídeos Have Helped A LOT! I'm going to get Proper Care for them! Thank You!!!!
we found a turtle in dc which is the city but we live in maryland which has more land.. can you go more into depth about the heating basking area? how do i provide heat?
This video was super helpful!! I am giving away my guinea pig to my moms friends guinea pig farm and I am trying to convince my parents to get me a turtle so just in case if I get a turtle I have been watching a bunch of videos and reaserching. But anyways this video was super helpful.
I am thinking of buying a Musk turtle or a Map turtle. I was wondering which is easiest to care for and what is the cost for setting up the tank and buying the turtle? I would like it as cheap as possible as I am only 14 and don't have much money of my own.
Good thing I found this video by pure consistence. Been thinking about getting turtles since I was little. I like turtle tanks way better than fish tanks.
What UVB light do you have, and do you replace your UVB lights every 6 to 9 months? Even if they are still giving off light, they stop producing any useable UVB after about 6 months.
What about putting a musk turtle in a 125 gallon cichild tank . I would need a semi dry basking spot . would the uv light be bad for the fish and can the musk turtle do well in the water finally would they pick on each other much? great video please get back to me man
Also where do you feed them? lol i mean do you take them out of tank in a separate place to feed them or you just feed them in their tank, because when i do, i need to change water ever 4-5 days can never stay for a week.
we got a turtle from my husbands co worker and it shows signs of being overfed, so how often, how long do you feed your turtles? it was not kept in a tank that was large enough, and didn't have a basking area, we knew that and were fixing that, thankfully no signs of bacterial/fungal issues. he did have a UVB light so thats good. also what are your thoughts on canister filters? and canister filters with UV sterilizers? it looks like a red eared slider but without the 'red ears' what kind do you think it is?
I feed my turtles every other day just a few pellets. Most people feed way too much. Canister filters work great, as long as a good quality brand and rated for about twice the size of your tank. It may just be a RES or some other type of similar slider. Care for it like a common slider.
i have 2 questions Do hatchling turtles automatically know how to swim when they hatch? and is it safe to put a baby turtle (1 inch) in a 100 galon tank?
My turtle is just a eastern painter turtle. I have had him for over a year. His previous owner never had heat for him so I thought he would be fine. But after like a half a year he went into like a semi sleep state so he wouldn't eat. I keep the tank at about 75/80°F and he seems fine. I keep it like that since it's a small tank and I didn't want to buy a big heater for it. He has a light and a place to bask. He seems very happy and is playful and social. I feel him pellets with nutrients and give him some shrimp every week since he's small.
Just a couple of questions....you say do not do a complete water change were as most turtle keepers say do a complete change. What do you think? Is it correct to have two lamps on. One for heat and the other for UVB. Thank you. Colin from UK.
colin conman you never do a complete change with any aquatic creature; be it turtles, frogs, newts, fish, etc! NEVER! The water needs to go through a cycle and good natural bacteria grows on surfaces in the tank and the filter pads. If you do a full water change, the new water you put in will kill off any and all of that good bacteria, and it will be a brand new tank. Now the turtle poops, and ammonia gets in the water, and turtle dies! The good bacteria eat the ammonia, turn it into nitrite, then another form of good bacteria turn it into nitrate(nitrate is pretty safe, but should be kept low by doing 25% to 50% water changes once or twice a month). This is the reason, I hope you understand now.
this video was extremely helpful!!! I've had my RES for 2 weeks and the pet shop where I bought him from did not have the proper basking area and there really wasn't anywhere for him to bask. And I noticed when i got him , He has a lot of white patches all over his shell. It's not spongy or 'soft' like. and no odor. i was told ''it'll go away''. so I'm assuming its not shell rot, But deficiency from no basking. and the tank i was given, is only 10 gallons. and my RES loooovvesss to swim, so i'll be buying a big enough tank. he's 4 inches long. so glad i found this video!
Morgan Gabrielle Wow. Yeah 10 gallon isn't large enough for even a 1 inch baby turtle! Pet store employees should *never be trusted*. Always research if you want a pet. Then, research more. Then setup tank/cage. Then get the pet a few days or weeks later. A 4inch turtle needs at least 40 gallons. But, RES can get 12 inches. You really need a 125 gallon or larger tank. Like all aquatic pets and fish, tank should be setup and running at least 2 weeks before adding aquatic life to cycle properly. Turtles are some of the worst cared for pets. They should live 50+ years, but sadly, most don't make it past a few years, due to poor care. Work on getting a 100+ gallon tank setup correctly.
i’ll take your advice, because it seems like you know more than what the pet shop was telling me; i just ordered the 100 gal last night and once it arrives, i’ll get it set up, and have it run for at least 2 weeks. then, i’ll go ahead and transfer him to the bigger tank. i’m SO glad i found this video! thank you dearly!!!
TRUST ME I have a turtle rescue and when I get the ones who didn't get lighting indoors their shell looks like the shell of the turtle he has in front of him. don't pick apart his video. This guy cares about their care. And I think he does a great job educating the many uneducated turtle owners watching his video.
bro just google it its not the uvb they shed its just that when there is not enough uvb and heat the shedding is not done right so that happens its just hanging in there
I have watched a lot of your turtle videos... They helped me a lot. I was wondering if you knew why my turtles belly is fading. He gets fruit, pellets, shrimp, basically a variety of different foods. I don't have shell rot, and he isn't shedding. I cannot find this answer anywhere. My turtle also has both lights, heat, and sunlight. A 40 gallon tank. I don't know what I am doing wrong.
Emma R It may be ok for a month or two, but you will need a 75gallon for those as adults. It's best to always get the tank they will need as an adult for their whole life, then you never have to change their tank, you save money in the longrun, and they are never cramped in a tank too small.
Many people are saying that the turtle is "just shedding". Don't let them undermine the truth that turtles will live shortened lives without proper environmental conditions. The core truths are that turtles can live many decades. Many could outlive their caretakers. MOST pet turtles die younger than they should have, due to the decisions of their caretakers. Huge numbers of pet turtles die within a few months or years. They need proper: Housing Light Heat Nutrition Exercise Predator protection Low stress conditions (think natural habitat free of harassment from other animals including other turtles) Clean and proper water conditions specific to the size and species. Failsafes against problems. Will a power failure cause death? What if you get in a car accident? Will all your turtles die too? Larger environments are more stable. Keeping a turtle should be assumed to be a task which will last until after you die and in which ONE mistake will cause the death of the animal which will be your fault. It is hard to go 60 years without making a mistake. The decision is more permanent than most pets, and often taken much less seriously. Frequently people will say "I haven't worried about X(lighting/heat/proper diet) for years and he seems OK". The argument is not valid when talking about a species that should live 50-100 years. Would you say "my young child has been smoking for years and doesn't have lung cancer yet"? The goal is not for it to live for the next few years. The goal should be for it to still be in perfect health when YOU die of old age.
Haydn Brown that's awesome take on the turtle care. I remember have them when I was a kid, they died as I didn't know about how to care for them. I would say turtles should not be pet atleast for young people, unlike for other pets. Also displacing from their natural habitat to sell them to owners who would then struggle for creating a natural habitat. It seems a vicious cycle. I would rather go on a beach and see a turtle as a someone who is local than having the turtle as pet. Maybe we humans are fascinated about their lifespans. But I guess we should try to see what's best for them. As someone has said, "if you love someone set them free."
Why do you need 10 gallons for every inch of turtle shell? Does this idea come from the way tanks are designed? Does the depth of water really matter or is it mostly the width of the tank? If I had a redear slider that is 12 inch in length, would it be ok to have a tank with dimensions of 48x19x19 totaling 75 gallons instead of having a tank that's 48x24x25 totaling 120 gallons or a tank that's 72x18x23 totaling 125 gallons.
+SweetVids007 It is an average of what you will need. Width and Depth are important. Turtle needs room to swim in all directions. Get the biggest tank you can.
i just bought a baby turtle and just learned they can carry salmenela poisining how long untill the risk is almost gone can also have some advice for it too it is a yellow masked baby turtle the shell lengeth is about 2 inches and a 4th of an inch it is a girl and i got it from a fair in hico 2017 may 20th
What about baby rare albino turtles.... I was wondering how do I care for that kind of species of a turtle a male and female? What do I need to take care of them? Do I put them in separate tanks or do I put them in the same tank? This is gonna be my first time caring for a baby turtle
Also I have a friend who is taking my turtle after it is too big to stay in my house, they have a really big pond and a smaller on, with plenty of other box turtles is it okay to bring my turtle there after he has been in captivity? Plz help I don’t want to have my turtle suffering!
I want a red eared slider, but I can't afford a 100 gallon tank, and I only have a 10 right now... how long will that last??? If I could get another turtle that is smaller, and easy to take care of what would you reccomend?
Everything's Tokay Sadly 10 gallons won't be large enough for any turtle, even any baby turtle. I suggest researching and saving up for a while. Then get one when you are ready.
We saved our turtle off the road, like yesterday, and we have him in a little temporary tank (that's why I'm watching this right now). How can I tell what kind of turtle he is to take the right care of him?
+Duchess Glitterhoof Best thing to do is take that wild turtle to where you found it and put it near the closest water source. He is wild and has lived that way for years. Not fair to throw him in a tank now! His whole life would be instantly changed. If you want a turtle, research a lot first, then buy a captive bred turtle. One that has only lived in a tank ever, and that is all they know.
Should I upgrade my turtle tank to a larger one with an internal filter? My RES is about 15cm long and is knocking the filter and heater of its suction cups regularly
I don't have a UBV light currently. Could I take my pet turtle outside to get UBV?Of not whay else can I do? In my part of the world we get lots of sunlight and it's hot. I currently have a UVA light though.
Drill Instructer911 You would need to take your turtle outside for at least 5 hours a day. Not practical. You need to get a UVB light as soon as possible.
Aww I'm glad he is with you now because he'll live his rest of live healthy and happy :) I'm considering getting a turtle ! I have a beardie now so I want my turtle to be as healthy as my lizard!
I want to get a baby turtle but I don't want it to get very big, like under 5 inches. What turtles stay under 5 inches when they get to be adults? the only one I know of is a eastern painted turtle. But are there any others that stay pretty small?
how do i get my turtle to stop going in its shell when i get my hand close to it (found it in florida wild red eared turtle) (came near the house so we bought a small tank 4 it)
Hi, I have a Question, I am going to build a turtle pond outside, should I use a tank heater as well as the Heat and UVB lights? Also if I get the turtles from babies or adults should I fill water right to the top of the homemade pond or not?
i've found that nothing makes a better basking area than some pieces of chopped wood. my red ear slider went years without proper basking because he was too heavy for floating docks. a few months back i took some log pieces and put them into one corner of his tank directly below his light. ever since i did this he has been eating better and remaining much more active. he's been on a diet of fruits and pellets too. i find that nothing works better for him than the logs and fruits. even his colours have become more vivid
I was wondering if the uvb light would work well enough for the turtle. I read that the uvb light has to be on for about half an hour but there has to be no glas between the turtle and the light. Does the uvb work well if the turtle is in the water of when the turtle is just sitting in his favourite spot in the tank which is a hiding area?
+Xtraknife I leave my UVB light on all day, not just half hour. My tank has a screen top. UVB won't go through glass well, nor water. Turtle gets most UVB from when dry basking.
+Earthling1984 Wow that was a very quick answer ;) I also found the info which I got from half an hour kind of strange (I almost believed it because not only internet but also books say it). So you leave the UVB light the whole day on and when they go to sleep the would get the ultra violet (raidios?) because in the wild the sun is shining for like maybe14 hours in average. Sorry for a lot of mistakes, greetings from the Netherlands ;)
I use no lighting at night. Just my UVB light during the day. The UVB light I use at my tanks at home also provides heat, so I just have one single light on my turtle tank, on during the day, off at night.
Hey there I was wondering I recently got a 90 to 100 gallon tank that's about 3 ft for my birthday I was thinking of buying turtles for the first time I've read up how to care for them but I was wondering could I keep a yellow bellied slider 2 musk turtles and a map turtle as hatchlings in one tank then a few years on move them to a bigger tank
+Jay Tomlinson yes a 90gallon tank will be fine for them as hatchlings. The tank should last them for a couple years even. Once they do outgrow it you will need to do something to fix it, but it would be ok for a long time as long as you start with hatchlings.
