How Do You Care For A Turtle?
Proper temperature, water quality and feeding are important aspects of maintaining the health of semi aquatic turtles and aquatic turtles (which are called terrapins). Since this is not an animal that requires a lot of exercise and constant attention it’s a good pet for those who live busy lives but still want something living in their house when they come home from work. Set up two-thirds of your turtle’s aquarium for swimming and one-third for basking, using a full-spectrum ultraviolet light source. Basking is critical for drying and preventing shell problems. And since turtles can’t store vitamin D 3, they must be exposed to UVB light for absorption. Keep the temperature at 77 to 95 degrees F for aquatic and semi aquatic species. Use an aquarium heater when needed; turtles and terrapins become sluggish and stop eating in low temperatures. Keep the water clean to prevent health problems. Use an aquarium filtration system to maintain optimal water quality. Prevent your turtle’s enviro
