Why is my turtle attacking the other one?
Turtles bite each other mainly when they feel threatened, become aggressive, during mating, or due to environmental stress. Red-eared slider turtles bite each other to show dominance, because of territorial issues, starving, or while avoiding mating.
Why is my turtle getting fat?
Just like humans, turtles will become obese if they consistently consume more calories than they expend. As the fatty tissues in your turtle’s body expand, the tissues put increased pressure on his internal organs. This raised pressure reduces the performance of his organs and compromises his overall health.
Can turtles gain weight?
Yes, turtles can get fat or overweight. If a turtle gets overweight it can have a lot of bad effects on its heath. The reason why most turtles get fat is because they don’t have a proper diet.
What happens if you put too much weight on a turtle?
And there is always the chance that one of those scratches can get infected. There is also the weight problem itself. Turtles are already quite heavy for their small bodies, and adding more weight will only end up adding more pressure on them. And after enough weight is added they will barely be able to move.
What’s the best way to take care of turtles?
Keeping a clean terrarium, enforcing good hygiene with pet owners and buying an inexpensive conditioner to add to the water – Reptoguard makes some – helps keep organisms like salmonella at bay and hopefully prevent turtle diseases from ever happening.
How often should I change my baby turtle’s shell?
If you do, change it two to three days. Feed your baby turtle every day up to two times per day. Finally, be sure to look for any physically signs of illness, including swollen eyes, discoloring on the shell and avoiding food. If you notice any of these, call your veterinarian specializing in reptile care.
What happens if you put a turtle in the wrong temperature?
Do your research to determine exactly what temperature your type of turtle will need, as just guessing at what seems like a good temperature can create health problems. If your turtle is constantly in air that’s the wrong temperature, they may stop eating or get a respiratory infection.
Keeping a clean terrarium, enforcing good hygiene with pet owners and buying an inexpensive conditioner to add to the water – Reptoguard makes some – helps keep organisms like salmonella at bay and hopefully prevent turtle diseases from ever happening.
What happens when a turtle gets too big?
When turtles get even more obese they will end up hurting themselves when they try to hide in their shell. They will be basically try to fit in a space that is way to tight for them, and this will lead to bruises and scratches.
Are there any turtles that can make you sick?
The little glassy-eyed creatures may look cute and harmless, but small turtles can make people very ill. Turtles commonly carry Salmonella bacteria on their outer skin and shell surfaces.
If you do, change it two to three days. Feed your baby turtle every day up to two times per day. Finally, be sure to look for any physically signs of illness, including swollen eyes, discoloring on the shell and avoiding food. If you notice any of these, call your veterinarian specializing in reptile care.
Can you keep 2 turtles together?
The gender of your turtles plays an important part in whether they can be housed together. So, it’s best not to house multiple male turtles in the same tank, but two female turtles can get along just fine. A male and female turtle housed together is most likely not a good idea just because of the possibility of mating.
How do I know if my turtle is skinny?
You can tell by the hips, the skin infront of the hind legs, the neck, front limb area, and the skull. Once the skull shows signs of being underweight, thats why you really worry, esp if they cannot hold the weight of their head.
