things you NEED to know BEFORE getting a turtle (watch this before you buy one) 

Yup my dad didn't think when he got 4 of them 😅 he end up building an entire pawn in the backyard just for them for four turtles 🤣🖤

When do we incorporate martial arts and pizza?

And don't forget everyone: Adopt, don't shop also applies to turtles. You can adopt them from some shelters or from previous owners who are no longer able to take care of their pets.

I have had my turtle for almost 2 years now, and when my parents first told me i was aloud to finally get a turtle when i was 10, i literally binged on all and i mean all of your videos at that time! I had always wanted a turtle forever and i have been so happy watching my turtle grow! When i first got him, he was the size of a quarter, and look at him now!(in my profile picture) i definitely understand all of the information you said today and i hope all the new turtle keepers can enjoy their turtles just as much as us!

Yeah, we just went to the pet store and bought a turtle spontaneously because my grandson wanted one. Secretly, I have wanted one too. It was a expensive purchase with the aquarium, food, the turtle itself, etc. Still not done though as I want to make sure this turtle has everything it needs. Your videos are a big help. Thank you.

I have learned so much from your videos the past month! I inherited an adult RES from my son when he moved to another state. I'll be transporting him to my son in the winter. We are having alot of fun with the turtle, now that I know how to properly care for him.....thx to you 😀!

I rescued a RES turtle i had no idea how much work and money go into their needs. I was thinking of giving it away. But we fell in love with her and couldn't give her up. It took time but now it's easier to care for her. She a character! always wants attention and it's super friendly likes head and chin rubs. She's our first pet and brings joy to our family.

I make impulsive purchases all the time. I’m cursed. One walk through Petco and I came out with a yellow belly slider and an aquarium kit. No research. I’ve been watching all your turtle videos and they’ve been so Informative 😅 thank you so much for putting in the time to help people like me 🐢

Even tho i know the cost and the responsibility i really like watching these because it makes me really think if im making the right choice, which i am! I am finally getting a turtle in a couple weeks, but still working hard to get everything i need, happy turtle keeping!

Hi, thanks for helping me through the years of owning turtles, I learned a lot. And now my turtles are having a happy life just because of your channel! Hoku is sooo sooo adorable ❤

Thank you for getting me into to turtles and showing me the proper care I now have a baby musk turtle and I love him so much thank you

Thank you for this educational honest take.

I request you make a video on the first aid which we can provide a turtle in home if it's sick, especially swollen eyes and respiratory system problems as many places don't have vet specific for reptiles.

I think it depends on your turtles temperament because my RES loves head scratches and cuddles(we are cuddling as I watch this video). They do cost a pretty penny to maintain though I just did the math for my budget and in the couple of months I have had her I am in the hole thousands of dollars

Ive replied to alot of comments with cool stories and info about turtles, and the one thing we all have in common is that we love turtle keeping!

This was very helpful. Thank you.

Hello, I love watching your videos. I would like recommendations for a heater for a 75 gallon, the one I have has just a turn knob and doesn't keep a constant temperature. I'm fixing to make an over tank basking area out of egg crate and I will fill tank up. I also have small gravel as a substrate, do you suggest sand or gravel, and how do you clean sand? I have 2 cooter turtles, I believe, I got them as hatchlings in January 2023. Thanks in advance for suggestions.

Man, I stumbled upon this while researching my 8 year old son's new turtle tank. I love your channel!!

She’s right about the money!! I’m in the process of starting my tank I already spent over 300 💀 and I still have to buy a few more things😭( some items I didn’t really need, so it could be less) but still is enough to break ya pockets a little 😂

Where’d you get such a large basking area? I have two 7 y/o RES’s so they’re a little large. They already have one basking area so they don’t mind sharing but I’d like to get another, especially like yours, but everywhere I look I only see small ones.

im going ot get one of the smaller turtles, is a fish tank water filter usable? or do i have to buy one?

Omg first ,love your videos so much after lots of thinking and research I was considering getting a turtle ,videos like this really help with that decision 👍😀

I’m building my first turtle tank! gonna get a couple stinkpots, thinking a really moss heavy tank so they can hides n stuff. How much money all round you think I would need to spend for a complete 40gal tank for 2 stinkpots? ty love your videos (p.s. may start a 10gal guppy/shrimp farm for a couple months before I start building the turtle tank.)

Been doing research for almost 2 years now. I have wanted a turtle for the longest time, but haven't gotten one yet because I don't have enough space to give the turtle a proper enclosure. I'm moving houses soon and finally able to get a turtle, after 2 years of research!! Getting a Mississippi Map turtle within 2 months. Soooo excited

hi turtle girl! i fear my 3yo res is gravid, but would it be possible to dm you to confirm if her actions line up w this suspicion? ijust adopted her from my friend who hasn’t undergone nesting season yet and need help as a major beginner. thank you in advance!

I have had my Northern map turtle for about 31 years. He is still going strong. I am now in the process of setting up a much larger tank with a topper. I'm going to try adding some fish, as Northern map turtles mainly eat crustaceans and insects. They aren't fond of fish. Hopefully it goes well!

i have recently purchased a red eared slider from a shady buyer and he was in poor condition, some of the things have healed (like scabs on his neck and limbs) but his shell area is taking longer to heal, i have had him for 2 weeks now an he is very happy and (sort of) healthy

Sooo cute!! My Brobie, 7 year old red ear slider, somehow got out his tank and ripped off one of his scales and now its turning white and the little piece that's still on is getting water logged.. sadly theres no improvement with her basatracine cream treatment ..would you suggest to bask her more and keep her shell out the water?? would you suggest salt baths?? Any advice and links are greatly appreciated 💜

Very good and comprehensive video on the nitty gritty on turtle keeping I love your videos and hope you have a nice day :)

I am considering either getting a musk turtle or an axolotl. In your opinion, which one is easier to care for? It seems like axolotls get sick very easy, at least from everything I have read. I would really value your input, I think you are so knowledgeable and I love your videos!

Can you pls tell me can we use normal bulbs instead of UV A and B for turtles? I want to buy a red eye slider turtle baby.

A week ago I bought my first two baby Ouachita Map Turtles 🐢 I enjoy watching them swim and eat I love having these two…

I have 2 Pink bellied side neck hatchlings and 1 adult female. Can they mingle or will she try to eat them. Currently have a mini tank inside the big tank for separation while they associate.

I am going to get a yellow belly slider and I’m so excited. Can you post a video about Them

Hi there, newby question: can I feed my 3-month old RES Nutrobal powder ? I was looking for a vitamin D3 supplement and the shop owner recommended this. If it is OK, how can I feed them the powder? I usually give them regular sticks and dried shrimps.

Is there a specific bulb for turtle tank since it needs “both”

Can any of you please tell me a video how to take care of a land turtle cuz I've been searching up so many times that I cannot find any they're always not land turtles it's either water turtles or box turtle

I got a 2 turtle for several months now and Everytime i go shopping/online, i just think about what i need to buy for my turtles. It's all good though i love them and they are stress reliever

Do you know if any fish meds are safe to use on fish with a turtle still in the tank? I have Maracyn, ich-x, and para-cleanse. I've had a striped mud turtle for a few years and she's healthy, and I recently added some culled guppies a friend gave me to her tank, they seem to be thriving, and the turtle mostly leaves them alone after their first day together, I guess she learned they are too fast for her 😂

I got my first turtle when I was 11 years old, and I still have it today when I am 27.

I just got one around the trail. It’s dirty and really messy. Still researching what they eat, how yo feed, care for daily.

I’m getting a turtle really soon but it said it needs a license? So if you know how to get one are you able to make a video to help me and some others? Thanks you for reading and I love your vids!❤

I absolutely love turtles, and now that I’m graduating and living by myself I want to get a turtle. I already have a half sleeve tattoo of a turtle swimming in the pond in my parents old backyard. I am so in love with turtles. My mom use to say the reason I love turtles so much is because I’m so internal and never leave my shell. I think I love turtles so much because of Squirt, the baby turtle from finding Nemo (the cutest cartoon/animated character)

I have a 1 year old male RES. Should I still feed him everyday?

I have this white fungus in my tank, is this good or bad?

We recently got a turtle from my brothers friend who didn’t have the space to keep him, and I’m hoping to improve tank so it isn’t pebbles and plastic decor

My musk turtle was very healthy and happy. But then one day he just wouldn't eat anymore and we couldn't afford going to the vet so he ended up dying. I tried everything and did tons of research online but nothing worked. I know it wasn't me because I took amazing care of him. I guess things like that just happen sometimes. I wanna try again as it's been a year since he passed. Do you think I should?

One question plz. Do the tanks smell a lot??

I got a red eared slider I rilly love it

Do they need to be in a tank?

I have a yellow bellied slider about 3 1/2 inches long and ive had her almost a year. With all the research ive done, i still do more research on her to give her the best life possible. I recently added fish to her enclosure and she seems super happy! Thank you for the info that you give turtle keepers😁!

Thank you 😊

Hi dear I have 3.5 months old turtles... One is quite friendly but other is lil scared.. How to gain it's trust?? Please help...

You going to be at the pacnw reptile show in Puyallup this month

Awesome vid, very informative, I wasn't sure on how much to feed a turtle exactly, but I'm assuming they eat less when they're little, and more as adults when they have a bigger stomach probably. I've always liked turtles and see them as majestic lil creatures that are cute af, and plan on getting one in a few months after I do some more proper research.

Question 🙋‍♂️ my red eared slider has been living with gold fish for a while now thing is she never goes for them but any other fish she will instantly target them why like she never goes for the gold fish nevertheless the gold fish have been there before her to I even recorded all night once never targets the gold fish I just want to know why

Why is turtle completely submerged ? He doesn’t need a place to just rest on, out of water?

Hi, i just bought turtle for my kid. and the turtle refuse to eat anything. do you know why?

My turtle isn’t basking 😩 I watched your other videos and I’m still not sure which is the problem . I’ve had a RES for 5 months she was a rescue was very sick with pneumonia (she basked a lot during this time ) she got better and is fine but it seems like once I started cleaning her tank regularly once a month she stopped . She’s able to access it she has a 1.0 uvb & 100 watt heating light Basking spot is stable . I thought she had shell rot ( lightening of top she’ll no cracks etc) so I dry docked her and I must admit I cuddle and hold her often she’s just so damn cute 😂 Help pleaseeee

I have a 6 yrs old RED EARED SLIDER TURTLE learned a lot from you

G'day Turtle Girl. I just watched one of your old videos on feeding turtles, mine is an Australian short neck. I've tried feeding him pellets made for him from pet shops but he hates them. I feed him live worms from the pet shop. Is this okay that he hates the pellets? Cheers

Thank u! I had no idea how much work it is, ill be looking at fish now lol

Love the vid. Btw Hoku be lookin cool today

i had an all black diamond back turtle who unfortunately passed in September of 2020 and OMG I WANT MORE

hi my names Nevaeh i am looking into getting a turtle because they are my fav animal and i was wondering if a turtle tank could make your room smell bad

Wow thank you!

hello! just wondering how do you deal with turtle considering they may carry salmonella?

I was literally just up ready for school watching some sort of video and all of a sudden there was a turtle on the screen and I decided I want the turtle. Now I am hoping to get one in a few months

I'm getting a pet turtle soon, and this definitely helped a bunch!

Hell yea girl!! This was a necessary video!

i dont have a uvb light, so how!? will my turtle die?? Pls comment here cause i wanna know

my brother has a turtle and its a red eared slider we found it at a pond and it had been abandond there were two but we werent able to catch the other one

Could you do a short video explaining is it safe to pair different species of opposite sex turtles in the same tank and why or why not? I think it’s risky for the female to get pregnant with bad eggs due to her having a different species male as the father

I'm teaching science this year and I inherited the classroom turtles. Three RES. It's honestly too much. The last teacher had a completely bare tank with a simple basking float. Because of that, it has to be cleaned once a week. It's my summer vacation and I have to drive out to the school to feed them and change the tank water. I had to buy a new light ...$48! To make the tank more enriching I have to buy sand, plants, decor, drift wood, and a better filter...for a 75 gallon tank...+$400. And I'll be honest, I'm not super into turtles, but my students love em. And I haven't even gotten into how hard it is to find a reptile pet sitter.

My turtle is very happy now

Not that I have a plan to keep a turtle 🐢, I’m strictly a fish guy, but I love your videos as they are really informative and interesting 👍

I'm not sure how to word it, but having a pet is like adopting a kid but they never grow up. The individual needs are different, but the total amount of effort is the same.

Ok so I found this turtle wondering around my house and I decided to keep it but I don't know how to take care of it properly and I need help

Just got one when we was fishing. My sons wanted a pet turtle can’t wait to see there faces

Great content

alright!..I'm ready for Satsuma and Clementine!

Omg thank i😊

turtle girl is so kind she always likes everyone comment and replies back she is sweet and kind

I have a question 🙋‍♀️, Are you worried your Musk Males and Females will mate and have eggs ? If so will you keep them and create a pond or sell baby turtles ?

hey!! I had just got a softshell turtle he is around 7+ inches what is a good tank setup for him?

Like we could touch his face he won't care not bite at all❤❤❤

Aww turtles are so cute. I have asked for one they just r like oh yeah so that's a maybe

My eastern painted turtle turned 19 years old this month!

my dad got 2 turtles for me and my sister I've now had them for 3 years

Hope all is well in Colorado

You are so stunning that I blush when I watch your videos and when I listen to your videos. I learned a lot about turtles from your vids the last year.

I realy love turtles ,but sadly i lost mine today her name was river, i realy miss her but great video i love watching you videos every Friday

My red eared slider is laying eggs, do you have any suggestions?

We had a land turtle and he was so nice we could put his face and he wouldn't even bite

Random person: Aw, I want a turtle! Literally ALL water turtle owners: NO

I’m thinking to get a land turtle not a one that is used to living in body’s of water

thank you!!!! while I appreciate turtles but im over 60 and willing a turtle doesnt seem right

2 weeks ago, I got the cutest Southern Painted Turtle. He is of course super shy and he almost never leaves the basking spot. For those who are panicking and worried about buying/adopting a turtle. First of all, it really is not for everyone. But if you are a busy person like me and you have work and school then turtles do make really great pets if you have the funding to provide for them. Please please please make sure you have UVB, heat, a filter, heated water, and a large enough tank, these creatures are very resilient but if you provide lots of space and go the extra mile to allow them to thrive, they will just be so happy. I don't have tons of experience yet but after 3 months of researching and watching The Turtle Girl, I finally was able to bring home a beautiful new painted turtle. (His name is Henry) As a side note, DO NOT PANIC if you see white spots or imperfections on your turtle's shell. I saw these on Henry's shell and I was looking, feeling, and sniffing because I was so worried that it was shell rot. Chances are that if you provide the right things for your turtle, it is most likely just a hard water stain. I live in Utah and the water is heavy in minerals so this is likely just a hard water stain. I just wanted to put this out there for first-time pet owners such as myself. Keep it up Turtle Girl! You are my idol!

Good morning turtle girl love your content and videos⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤟🤟❤️❤️🔥🔥🙏🙏🏆💯👑

Hey, my uncle is giving me a turtle 🐢!!!! They had it for their kids, but they don't take care of it. They have it in a small bowl.