yes me too. my female is huge and her tank is huge and I feed her crickets and worms and whatever I can find plus her dry food from the pet store. I love her. there are many people who are responsibel pet owners but they dont watch learning videos so think positively my friend.
I'm from the Philippines I have a huge slider roaming around inside my house 15 inches to be exact & weight around 3 kilos I never put her in the tank, I just let her roam around my house.
PATTY PERRY Just because she dosen’t show any symptoms that’s she’s been eating the gravel dosen’t mean that she dosen’t have it in her stomach. I would take that gravel out asap and get FINE sand if you can, and take her to a vet to make sure she dosen’t have it in her belly or anywhere else in her. She can and Will become impacted if you don’t take it out
your slider has some shell rot starting. id recommend treating it. those little white spots that look like air bubbles are the start. get some povidone iodine from walgreens everyday 1-2 times take her out, dry her, scrub with tooth brush anti bacterial soap, let dry in box under heat lamp, apply iodine rub into all cracks, let dry. good to go/.
This video helped me so much, thank you. Before I got my baby turtle, I did tons of research. I came across this video and watched the whole thing, and took notes. If it wasn't for this video, I probably wouldn't have known as much about turtles as I do today. I have the same basking area for my turtle (I have the smaller one), UVB lighting, and a heat bulb. I have a water filter too. And I'm going to say this again, if it weren't for this video, I wouldn't have known anything about setting up a turtle tank. Thank you sooooo much. My turtle is doing good haha
This was the first video I watched to care for my turtles. I took every piece of advice he gave and my turtles are both alive and well. This is a great video to watch especially if your considering owning turtles as pets.
I'm a kid and I have the same turtle as you but it's a baby. My mom won't let me get a big tank, she says it's to much money, so I have these small fish bowls. I don't knw hat to do because I don't want my turtle dying. :(
Jimmy Tube ask your mom to help you look on websites like kijiji, varagesale, letgo, etc to find a used one for cheap or even go to yard sales. you can get big ones even with a tank stand and decorations for the tank if you're lucky for really cheap
Jimmy Tube That is horrible of your mom to do :( Parents need to teach proper pet care. It always amazes me when parents get children pets with no knowledge of care needs. The turtle needs a huge tank, 100% dry basking area with UVB lighting and proper basking temperature for turtle species. Needs really good filtration and maybe a water heater, again depending on the species. You should have your mom read this and ask her to watch some turtle care videos.
Thank you for the helpful info. We inherited a Red ear slider from a family moving across the country. At first I felt 'stuck' with him. But he has grown on me! I didn't think he liked me at first. I'm a cat person..period! We've had him about 1 1/2 months. He's about 5-6 inches and he's in a 10 gallon tank. I have been doing research on his breed like watching these videos. I like yours because it's easy..up front. I have the 2 lights you mentioned. I feed turtle pellet floating sticks & freeze dried red shrimp. He has a dry basking area. Rocks in his tank. He always redecorates his man cave. He moves his rocks around a lot! I was shopping around for a 20 gallon long tank but I see I need much bigger. He likes me now, I think..lol. He's a cool dude. He has character. His name is Turt. His prior family named him that. I tried renaming him Leo( Leonardo) but I still kept saying Turt. So Turt it is haha.. The Hubby & I are trying to learn how to properly care for this dude.
Thanks for this video ! I love fish ! So i went to my local fish store per usual and i found this tiny turtle looking really bad... I wanted to save him and they couldn't even tell me the species.. They just said aquatic turtle... It turns out to be a map turtle. So i took him home and he is gonna have a happy life !
My parents heard That I’m obsessed with turtles and they are thinking abt getting me one!!! I really hope so I been watching some many videos on how to take care of turtles tbh your video is the best I found!!! Other people do to much for their cage like add to much decoration but the Turtle don’t have room, they have gravel in their cage (gravel harmful for turtles) and some much more! You made sure we have everything we needed thank you! 😌
I bought a 300 gallons stock tank from tractor supply, went home a dug a hole in the ground for it and placed it in there. Does really well for turtles especially in the summer months, was only about $250 for the tub. Just make sure you get a good filter with a uv clarifier to keep the water clean of algae
Im here because I’ve had my turtle for 8 years almost and when I got him or her I was very young so I didn’t know how to take care of it and now that I’ve grown I want to know more about proper care
Same! I have a yellow bellied slider and also had a map turtle but the map died unfortunately. I got them when I was 9 and I had no clue, so it was mainly up to my parents. My dad couldn’t give a shit and my mum tried but didn’t want to spend on big tanks, proper filters etc so now 9 years later I’m taking care of my yellow the way he deserves. It’s so sad the amount of turtles and terrapins that are mistreated because parents and people in general aren’t educated on their care :(
We just got a turtle as a gift. Just spent a fortune on a tank, lighting, thermometer, filter and aquatic food. Due to the pandemic virus, my turtle is also wearing a face mask. He will be turning into a Ninja Turtle few years time lol..
I have noticed that if I don't feed my Turtle enough I have caught him eating the gravel...I w always worried about over feeding him because he ate so much and then I caught him eating gravel so I just make sure he is real well fed...
Turtles definitely will eat the gravel. No gravel or rocks small enough to be ingested should be used in the tank as the turtle can choke or clog their digestive tract with them and die. This is not uncommon and likely WILL happen if you keep gravel in your tank. Larger river rocks are fine as long as they are not smaller than the turtles head and are therefore impossible to swallow. Sand and "planted" tanks are 'typically' fine as the fine substrate will not cause blockages if ingested.
***** I have always had gravel in with my turtles and this guy is the only one I ever caught doing it...I feed him a mixture of crickets, mealworms, reptomin sticks and red-worms as a treat from time to time...I just started feeding him a little more at his feedings and it has stopped...
my turtle always tries to bite me, i’m going to take these tips and hopefully get closer to him, and you’ve taught me that i’m doing things wrong! i’m so glad i can fix my mistakes quickly
@@Tan-st5sp not really! theyre quite contempt and i believe he usually mistakes me for food. two years later and i still have him and dont regret it at all, if youre thinking about doing it and havr the right set up, go for it!! you wont regret it if you love turtles
Superb instructional video,clear and concise,just one point I would mention is that I believe the optimum position for Fluval U series filters is vertical but this one does appear to be working well,great filters if a little bit fierce on the output flow!😊👍✌👌
Thank you! Much appreciated. . My son now has a RES at his dads and a african sideneck at my house annnnd we're both learning about these turtles (first time turtle owners)
Interesting video. I've always wanted a turtle when I was a kid. Not sure I want one anymore but its still interesting and handy to know, alot more to it than I realized.
This video was so helpful thank you! I recently rescued a red ear slider recently, she’s about 10 years old. I’ve handled the care of younger turtles before but not one that’s a rescue. She also went to the vet, and the only issues was her shell that I’m working on currently. She has an issue of balancing being in the water too much or basking too much, is there any tips you could give?
Great video man, i did some mad research about RES turtles when i got my baby Hugo , he is about to be 4 year old 4 and half inches already in a 70 gallon tank but he also loves to sleep outside now that he is getting older! Turtles are amazing pets and last for a very long time if we as humans know how to take well care of them🎉
I didnt physically take him myself, basically this guy told me he could get me a turtle. I thought he was a liar so i said yea, sure. He turns up two months later with a turtle at my door step. I didnt believe he would actually do it. So yea, I'm total shit. I dont know the specific pond but i'll drop him wherever turtles are found.
it is legal to take wild turtles that are native to your state as long as they are not threatened or endangered. you also need a fishing license but i don't like the government making me pay for nature so I don't get one.
I had a red eared slider turtle years ago and I remember his tank was a 30 or 40 gallon.I love these turtles and the one i had was a voracious eater..im definitely going to get another one.
Great video! I am looking into getting a mud turtle since they stay small I already have a 50 galloon tank for the baby I plan on getting. Your turtle is adorable! I want a res but don't have the room for the size tank they need when they grow ):
You really should have a heater no matter what. The turtle dock with the magnet stays totally out of water. The one with suction cups is not my preferred one either.
Yeah, dock needs to stay 100% dry. I have videos on my turtle tanks and really like the Penn Plax dock I have. As for heater, it depends on what species and where they are kept. For example, my turtles at my home are in my 'pet room', which always stays around 75F. I keep my house around 70F, but, the pet room has many heatlights for my pets which raise the room temp. But yes, for most owners, a heater set around 75F is a good idea.
A good thing you can do if you live in Georgia or Florida is get a bigger size kiddie pool and put a pond filter on it and keep it outside year round ( if you're worried about winter you can bring them in but they should be fine) they will hibernate during the winter this works for most North American turtle species
Very helpful thanks much for the vid. My old father just bought home an 10+ year old red eared slider from someone thinking he can just dump it in a small fish tank or release it anyway. Had to figure out how to take care of the fella and educate him about treating the animal right.
All though your video is educational, forget getting a tank. You need a pool or pond. A large Plastic kiddy pool works great and is a whole lot cheaper. Also a cinder block works well for a basking are and the holes provide a hiding spot. A pond sponge filter works well or an aquarium canister filter are great for keeping the water clean. A ceramic heat emiter for the basking area is a good idea to heat that area between 85-90 degrees for most turtles. If the turtle is housed indoors then a U.V.B bulb as stated in the video will be needed, but if housed outdoors the sun works naturally. Do not put gravel in the tank pool or pond for turtles. Any bits of food or debris that collects in the grsvel the turtle wilk try to eat and can and probably will accidentally eat the gravel. This can cause impaction, damage to the digestive track, cause the turtle to not eat from feeling full from gravel in the stomach, and the turtle may choke on it. Food can be expensive A good quality Koi food is a bit less expensive. If you compare turtle food and koi food they have very similar ingredients and the vitimine content are usually the same. Also a few pieces of dog or cat kibble makes for a vitimine packed treat. If getting a proper tank set up like in the video it can cost $800.00+ or the kiddy pool set up can be done for around $150.00.
Jeff Frank I have done a lot of research on turtles and natural sunlight never works you need proper lighting and you can't use a cinderblock for a basking area has to be much bigger there basking area should most likely be made out of something like wood or sand something that's more comfortable for them because imagine if you had to lay on a freaking cinderblock what is wrong with you also a plastic kiddie pool works but saying to forget getting a tank is kind of stupid because the tank is better than a kiddie pool I'm sorry I'm just telling the truth
Alex Po A tank does look better, but an adult slider will need a several hundred gallon tank, and a pool that big is less expencive. Also a big turtle can crack the glass on a tank or scratch the acrylic on an acrylic tank. They do make large turtle tub enclosures that work great, but these are very expencive. Full sun if housed outdoors does work, just as if they were in the wild. Saying full sun does not work means all the wild turtles better go to the pet store and get better lighting. If you do not like a bare bottom tank, sand is a better choice than gravel for turtles. Cynder blocks do work. You can put several together to create a big basking area, and the turtle love to hide in the holes. The surface of the cynder blocks is not much different than the turtles basking on rocks in the wild. Sure you can create a dirt basking area, but then dirt will get into the water. You can also cover the Ccynder blocks with soft substate mats made for reptiles, however the roughness of the cynder blocks as the turtles climb onto them helps file their claws. For the most part I think your video is very informative and covers all the key points in keeping water turtles. I just know from years of experience how expensive keeping turtles can be and I just thought people may want a couple pointers on how to save some money when keeping water turtles.
Jeff Frank hey Jeff, Chloe's all about, said that lights are better than natural sunlight since she did a lot of research on it and tanks and lighting is better but with lamp lights are better, how do wild turtles live off of natural sunlight from the sun? That's what I asked
Two good things you forgot to mention. I have a turtle myself and sometimes it is good to feed them. Romaine lettuce and kale. Turtles need there greens as well. You could try and add one at a time from time to time. From one turtle guy to a next I hope it helps. Later
Do you QT your new turtles? OR do you treat with anything as a preventative? I have a fish room with 35 tanks connected to a central sump, I treat all the fish I touch with meds-Erythromycin, Ick X and Prazi and QT for a week, and never had an issue. What should I do for a Eastern Painted Turtle I am adopting next week?
I got a Palawan fresh water turtle 7. my dad just randomly bought them, I put them in the yard, with mini fence I put a mini pail for a pond2. what will I feed it, how often. how to know the gender. thank you I want to breed. these are critically endangered
how big is your pond also how big is your turtle And how to know your turtle gender is 1. Males have longer and skinnier tail 2. Males have a concaved bottom shell while females have a convex bottom shell 3. Male have longer nails Hope this help sorry i'm late
I recently rescued a yellow belly slider and was at my wits end on how to maintain a healthy and clean tank. My turtle is very messy and it seems that a clean tank only lasts for 3 days. I am having to do a complete clean up of the tank on every weekend. I also did not know how long to keep the lights on. I appreciate the information that you gave in this video. You gave me great ideas to try. I only wished that you gave information on the items you used in the tank. It took a while to find them because I was spelling them all wrong but I found them all. Thanks again for the information. I look forward to reconstructing my tank for a happier turtle!
Aquatic animal tanks should never be fully emptied and refilled. I never clean my turtle tank. You just need better filtration; and, make sure not to overfeed (most people feed turtles way too much).
I got a 9 10 inch female red eared slider for 11 years in a 75 gallon tank filled with water to the top with a above the aquarium basking spot with a bulb that provides both uvb and uva heat. I make an effort to clean the water and filter every week.
hi if someone can help me with my water turtle i would be really happy so i have a water turtle that lives with me for 14 years now and for some reason the idiot me decide that after all those years i should now look up a guide for it i don't even know how it survived all those years i feed it every day 7 shrimps and i usually change its water 3-4 days it lives in a medium size tank with some colored rocks and the water is enough to cover it shell where should i start to make its life better? (sorry for my bad english)
Someone I knew had a turtle but was taking bad care of it so I managed to convince to give them to me.... problem I have no idea what kind of turtle it is and how to take care of it.... if anyone know a lot about different turtles and how to take care of them.... I WOULD LOVE YOUR HELP!! Thank you :)
Glad to help. Make sure the tank is setup at least 2 weeks before getting your turtle. The tank water needs to cycle. During this time, check that you have proper UVB and basking temperature. They need a 100% dry basking area. Use a thermometer and make sure everything is perfect. A single turtle (depending on species) is going to need at least a 75 gallon tank. So, you will need to decide what type of turtle you want, and get the proper tank size. Something like a painted turtle or musk turtle is fine in a 75gallon. Something like a red ear slider needs at least a 125 gallon. The tank setup will be expensive, probably around $400 or more once you get the tank, filter, heater, lighting, etc..
Allyson Foster if you can afford spending $1-2k on your turtle then sure go for it. I’ve had mine for 4 years and i just upgraded their tank to a 50 gallon, I’ve spent way too much on them by now.
I have a 55 h TIL they grow more with 250 gallon filtration. I still have to vacuum every two weeks. I have a Mississippi Mal and a Red Eared Slider and they love their river bottom look alike tank with an above tank condo. Love my turtles.
Try feeding a bit less. Most people overfeed turtles and other aquatic life like crazy! They don't need as much as you may think. I rarely, if ever, clean my turtle tank. My filter does all the work.
Earthling1984 I should have specified, I don’t feed them in their tank. They are fed in another container. I have river stone about two inches thick at the bottom and the turtles share their tank with platties, Mollys, swords, a couple crayfish, a few algae eaters and some snails. It isn’t an added chore. I want their environment as realistic as possible. I really don’t mind cleaning the river stone substrate. They love the stimulation of their tank with their driftwood etc. The above tank condos are amazing. I highly recommend them. I got mind from Amazon. My guys love them and they have a full tank to swim.
I have two yellow bellied sliders (Koopa and Speedy). They were a gift to my daughter from her grandma last spring. And they came in a little critter carrier with nothing but some food pellets. I had no idea what to do with them because Ive nevet had turtles. This video helped me a lot. My daughters turtles are happy and healthy. But i keep them in a big clear plastic tote as opposed to a glass tank. The tote is so much easier when it comes time to clean the place!
what if the turtle don't like to bask in the light that happen to my turtle , it will just jump in to the water and swim in to a different place in the tank .
Turtles that are basking turtles (like most pet turtles are) need a 100% dry basking are of proper temperature with UVB lighting. Is your basking are of proper temperature for your turtle species? Do you have UVB lighting? Is your tank a very large tank (40+ gallons)? Most pet turtles will need a 125 gallon or larger; however, even babies should have at least a 40 gallon, all properly setup. Filtration, water heater, basking area, basking light, uvb light, etc.. These animals have specific requirements which must be met for proper care. Sadly, turtles are some of the worst cared for pets. Most species of pet turtles should live 50+ years. Sadly, few make it past a year due to poor care. :(
I put my turtles outside on the balcony and one of them managed to escape their tank by climbing onto another turtle and fell 2 storeys. That just happened like 5 mins ago and it has a pretty bad cracked shell
Atleast he felt like he was flying which is a turtles dream. He will always be remembered as a turtle that conquered heights & broke records. May he rest in peace
I found a turtle on the side of road maybe it came from nearby lake which was overflowing cuz of rain, So i took that turtle to my house but I didn't know anything about pet a turtle and i found your video Thanks dude this video was really helpful...
@@wernervonebrennac1031 I'm not even responding to you. Your comment just made me see the original comment again, and I am curious if he let that wild turtle go back and live its life. If someone wants a pet, they should only keep captive bred animals. Animals that were born in a cage. Never a wild animal that has it's own life out there. That is not fair to the wild animal to take it from its life and out it in a cage.
Your turtle needs a proper very large tank, 100% dry basking area of proper temperature your turtle species, UVB lighting, and of course proper filtration and proper water temperature. All this should be setup and tested before you get your turtle. The water also needs to cycle before adding any aquatic animal to it. I suggest you also check out my newer turtle video: ruclips.net/video/UeDIFn1Z0qM/видео.html
Thinking of adopting/saving an old turtle my relative saved but can't keep for too long. Thanks for giving me a good overview of what responsibility it would entail. Pretty sure he has a big tank but no dry basking area atm :(
@@earthling1984 Her co-worker's daughter grew up, moved out and neither wanted to keep him I think -.- He seemed energetic, but I'll shoot her a message about the platform asap
I had four turtles but gave them away because they keep ordering pizza and leaving at night.
ahahhahaha
Lmao
Did your turtles come from the sewers?
Lol funny
Is your turtle member of ninja tutles?
My turtle know karate.
JETz$oFly omg me too
Ninja tutless
My turtle eats pizza
BRUH KEKSKAJJAGSUWGSHSI
LMFAO
I have a slider, I love him to death. I'm too poor to get a big tank, so me and him go for daily walks, and run through the puddles. His name is todd.
Plastic Bag OH COOL how do you walk him? I’m considering it now xD
@Zander Mercury Just take him outside in the grass, make sure there are no dangerous objects around him, and keep an eye on him.
Plastic Bag oooh ok thanks!
what size tank do you have for him
@@liljaycub3538 A plastic tub basically, he likes it, but it's plain.
If I keep reading these comments I think I might cry.
Why
yes me too. my female is huge and her tank is huge and I feed her crickets and worms and whatever I can find plus her dry food from the pet store. I love her. there are many people who are responsibel pet owners but they dont watch learning videos so think positively my friend.
cheryl adamson that must be me
I'm from the Philippines I have a huge slider roaming around inside my house 15 inches to be exact & weight around 3 kilos I never put her in the tank, I just let her roam around my house.
@@nolandoreyes2599 they need water to eat,poor thing
First red ear slider care video I've actually seen on YT that's completely accurate. Great job. Have you upgraded his enclosure size yet?
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@@ceriamcintosh7025 nice i like the Turtle ❤︎ ♡´･ᴗ･`♡
DO NOT PUT IN GRAVEL OR STONES THAT COUD FIT YOUR TURTLES HEAD!! they can and will eat it at some point and become impacted and die
what about sand
randomrazr If it’s fine sand then Yeah, it has to be fine sand
uhm ive had gravel in my turtle tank since day 1 and i dont think its ever swallowed any,or is this why its so heavy? lol kidding
PATTY PERRY Just because she dosen’t show any symptoms that’s she’s been eating the gravel dosen’t mean that she dosen’t have it in her stomach. I would take that gravel out asap and get FINE sand if you can, and take her to a vet to make sure she dosen’t have it in her belly or anywhere else in her.
She can and Will become impacted if you don’t take it out
@@Pattys1967 the gravel can get stuck and starve ur turtle
your slider has some shell rot starting. id recommend treating it. those little white spots that look like air bubbles are the start. get some povidone iodine from walgreens everyday 1-2 times take her out, dry her, scrub with tooth brush anti bacterial soap, let dry in box under heat lamp, apply iodine rub into all cracks, let dry. good to go/.
This video helped me so much, thank you. Before I got my baby turtle, I did tons of research. I came across this video and watched the whole thing, and took notes. If it wasn't for this video, I probably wouldn't have known as much about turtles as I do today.
I have the same basking area for my turtle (I have the smaller one), UVB lighting, and a heat bulb. I have a water filter too. And I'm going to say this again, if it weren't for this video, I wouldn't have known anything about setting up a turtle tank. Thank you sooooo much. My turtle is doing good haha
hey do you happen to know exactly which brand or can you please send me the link of all the things you used , (uvb light, heater, filter,) thank you
I had a turtle it ran away
me too :(
You mean tortoise?
no red ear slider
You mean it crawled away.
same 😭
This was the first video I watched to care for my turtles. I took every piece of advice he gave and my turtles are both alive and well. This is a great video to watch especially if your considering owning turtles as pets.
I got uh 55 gallon is that good for one slider I'm boutta get
I'm a kid and I have the same turtle as you but it's a baby. My mom won't let me get a big tank, she says it's to much money, so I have these small fish bowls. I don't knw hat to do because I don't want my turtle dying. :(
Jimmy Tube awe that sucks dude !
Jimmy Tube ask your mom to help you look on websites like kijiji, varagesale, letgo, etc to find a used one for cheap or even go to yard sales. you can get big ones even with a tank stand and decorations for the tank if you're lucky for really cheap
Jimmy Tube That is horrible of your mom to do :( Parents need to teach proper pet care. It always amazes me when parents get children pets with no knowledge of care needs.
The turtle needs a huge tank, 100% dry basking area with UVB lighting and proper basking temperature for turtle species. Needs really good filtration and maybe a water heater, again depending on the species.
You should have your mom read this and ask her to watch some turtle care videos.
Jimmy Tube Get a big plastic container
Dude at least give them a 10 gallon tank
Thank you for the helpful info. We inherited a Red ear slider from a family moving across the country. At first I felt 'stuck' with him. But he has grown on me! I didn't think he liked me at first. I'm a cat person..period! We've had him about 1 1/2 months. He's about 5-6 inches and he's in a 10 gallon tank. I have been doing research on his breed like watching these videos. I like yours because it's easy..up front. I have the 2 lights you mentioned. I feed turtle pellet floating sticks & freeze dried red shrimp. He has a dry basking area. Rocks in his tank. He always redecorates his man cave. He moves his rocks around a lot! I was shopping around for a 20 gallon long tank but I see I need much bigger. He likes me now, I think..lol. He's a cool dude. He has character. His name is Turt. His prior family named him that. I tried renaming him Leo( Leonardo) but I still kept saying Turt. So Turt it is haha.. The Hubby & I are trying to learn how to properly care for this dude.
Thanks for this video ! I love fish ! So i went to my local fish store per usual and i found this tiny turtle looking really bad... I wanted to save him and they couldn't even tell me the species.. They just said aquatic turtle... It turns out to be a map turtle. So i took him home and he is gonna have a happy life !
My parents heard That I’m obsessed with turtles and they are thinking abt getting me one!!! I really hope so I been watching some many videos on how to take care of turtles tbh your video is the best I found!!! Other people do to much for their cage like add to much decoration but the Turtle don’t have room, they have gravel in their cage (gravel harmful for turtles) and some much more! You made sure we have everything we needed thank you! 😌
Awesome! Be sure to have them, and yourself, check out my newest turtle video! Good luck with your pets! ruclips.net/video/UeDIFn1Z0qM/видео.html
Earthling1984 thank you i will
I bought a 300 gallons stock tank from tractor supply, went home a dug a hole in the ground for it and placed it in there. Does really well for turtles especially in the summer months, was only about $250 for the tub. Just make sure you get a good filter with a uv clarifier to keep the water clean of algae
Very useful information. Thanks for sharing
Im here because I’ve had my turtle for 8 years almost and when I got him or her I was very young so I didn’t know how to take care of it and now that I’ve grown I want to know more about proper care
That's awesome.
Same! I have a yellow bellied slider and also had a map turtle but the map died unfortunately. I got them when I was 9 and I had no clue, so it was mainly up to my parents. My dad couldn’t give a shit and my mum tried but didn’t want to spend on big tanks, proper filters etc so now 9 years later I’m taking care of my yellow the way he deserves. It’s so sad the amount of turtles and terrapins that are mistreated because parents and people in general aren’t educated on their care :(
We just got a turtle as a gift.
Just spent a fortune on a tank, lighting, thermometer, filter and aquatic food.
Due to the pandemic virus, my turtle is also wearing a face mask. He will be turning into a Ninja Turtle few years time lol..
A turtle as a gift is probably the worst gift due to how much money you have to spend but if you really take care of it you will Love the turtle
I have a turtle. He is literally napping on my lap right now 😂😂
@@avastars3393 aw cutee
The enclosure size is what i looked for. Thank you for giving accurate info!
Pet stores are pretty crappy when it comes to pet's well being (ironic)
Good information, thank you!! Had no clue about the tank size
I feel like my turtle would eat the gravel..
I have noticed that if I don't feed my Turtle enough I have caught him eating the gravel...I w always worried about over feeding him because he ate so much and then I caught him eating gravel so I just make sure he is real well fed...
Turtles definitely will eat the gravel. No gravel or rocks small enough to be ingested should be used in the tank as the turtle can choke or clog their digestive tract with them and die. This is not uncommon and likely WILL happen if you keep gravel in your tank. Larger river rocks are fine as long as they are not smaller than the turtles head and are therefore impossible to swallow. Sand and "planted" tanks are 'typically' fine as the fine substrate will not cause blockages if ingested.
***** I have always had gravel in with my turtles and this guy is the only one I ever caught doing it...I feed him a mixture of crickets, mealworms, reptomin sticks and red-worms as a treat from time to time...I just started feeding him a little more at his feedings and it has stopped...
don't worry they don't I have one what turtul do you have
Katxo there fine they can tell the gravel from the food I have 6 turtles and I use gravel in all my tanks sands too much of a pain to clean
my turtle always tries to bite me, i’m
going to take these tips and hopefully get closer to him, and you’ve taught me that i’m doing things wrong! i’m so glad i can fix my mistakes quickly
Same, but they let me shake their hands and rub their heads since they trust me now.
Is turtle bite is so painful ??? Actually i wanna buy turtle so can u plz tell me
@@Tan-st5sp not really! theyre quite contempt and i believe he usually mistakes me for food. two years later and i still have him and dont regret it at all, if youre thinking about doing it and havr the right set up, go for it!! you wont regret it if you love turtles
@@misticle4485 ok thnks alot 💜💜💜
Good guidelines you provide here. Thanks :)
Superb instructional video,clear and concise,just one point I would mention is that I believe the optimum position for Fluval U series filters is vertical but this one does appear to be working well,great filters if a little bit fierce on the output flow!😊👍✌👌
Great filters for sure. Output doesn't change based on position. Just needs to be fully submerged.
Very well done! There is a lot of people who get turtles that have no clue how to care for them and how long they live.
Brian's Pet's How long do they live?
Kaelyn Marie Years to decades
Or that too much protein will cause pyramiding...
@@kaelynmarie4566
Let’s just say they live for a long time.
@@kaelynmarie4566 pfft 40 years
thank you! this helped a lot.
Thank you! Much appreciated. . My son now has a RES at his dads and a african sideneck at my house annnnd we're both learning about these turtles (first time turtle owners)
Interesting video. I've always wanted a turtle when I was a kid. Not sure I want one anymore but its still interesting and handy to know, alot more to it than I realized.
This video was so helpful thank you! I recently rescued a red ear slider recently, she’s about 10 years old. I’ve handled the care of younger turtles before but not one that’s a rescue. She also went to the vet, and the only issues was her shell that I’m working on currently. She has an issue of balancing being in the water too much or basking too much, is there any tips you could give?
Right,They are okay with just enough water to cover the shell.. And on more or less
Awesome vid! Btw Do you know the recommended GH and KH levels for turtle?
They don't care about ph, gh or kh, just make sure that you're parameters aren't at the extreme and that your ammonia and nitrite are at 0
Great video man, i did some mad research about RES turtles when i got my baby Hugo , he is about to be 4 year old 4 and half inches already in a 70 gallon tank but he also loves to sleep outside now that he is getting older! Turtles are amazing pets and last for a very long time if we as humans know how to take well care of them🎉
Thanks for all the info I am getting one soon and this helps a lot
When you dont have a job or a car and parents who give you money its hard to get these things
Just don't buy a turtle then.
Amazing Huh get a hamster
Amazing Huh who *give* money?
Amazing Huh TRUUUUU
if you can walk get a job
My turtle hates me. Granted I did take him from a pond. Thinking about bringing him back to the pond.
Kairu Never take a wild born animal as a pet! Only captive bred! Please do release where you found.
I didnt physically take him myself, basically this guy told me he could get me a turtle. I thought he was a liar so i said yea, sure. He turns up two months later with a turtle at my door step. I didnt believe he would actually do it. So yea, I'm total shit. I dont know the specific pond but i'll drop him wherever turtles are found.
it is legal to take wild turtles that are native to your state as long as they are not threatened or endangered. you also need a fishing license but i don't like the government making me pay for nature so I don't get one.
Kairu That indangers turtles even if they are wild and u let them go
Release him back pls
I had a red eared slider turtle years ago and I remember his tank was a 30 or 40 gallon.I love these turtles and the one i had was a voracious eater..im definitely going to get another one.
thanks for the advice!
I'm getting a turtle this is helpful thx
Don’t put gravel. Your turtle might eat the gravel which will lead to death.
This video was very helpful. Thank you!! A family friend can't keep their 10 year old turtle and I'm considering taking him in.
this was really helpful! thank you!
Who doesn’t have a turtle
Am about to get a turtle 🐢 🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢
Me
Jasmine N same
Turtles also love to eat fresh organic dark green lettuce leaves .
Wtf....
Then is my turtle carnivore?
She doesnt eat veggies
@@DXM339 Usually they don't eat veggies till they are a little older. But that will be a huge part of the turtles diet daily.
@Rex Colubra Kale isn't good for turtles it blocks calcium absorption. So does spinach.
this was very informative sir you saved a bunch of turtle lives ty
that was a solid description good job
Thank you so much!!! This was very helpful. Thanks again.
No problem! Be sure to check out my newest turtle video as well! Here is the link! ruclips.net/video/UeDIFn1Z0qM/видео.html
I keep my turtles outside in their tank an only use the heat lamps during winter and they been happy an healthy for years
Bro u need the lamps
Have they died ?
They are not for heating they give the turtle vitamins that it needs to survive
same i had my turtle for 10 years and now i really want to give him the luxury he deserves I going to get my turtle a larger tank!
Great video! I am looking into getting a mud turtle since they stay small I already have a 50 galloon tank for the baby I plan on getting. Your turtle is adorable! I want a res but don't have the room for the size tank they need when they grow ):
What temp should the water be like when you have a turtle? Extremely cold, Luke warm, or hot which I really don't recommend.?
Depends on species. For Red Ear Sliders, for insance, you would want water temperature between 76F and 84F.
@@earthling1984 how much is that in celcius
@@hi-hk8os Search it on google because i don't know too😂
You really should have a heater no matter what. The turtle dock with the magnet stays totally out of water. The one with suction cups is not my preferred one either.
Yeah, dock needs to stay 100% dry. I have videos on my turtle tanks and really like the Penn Plax dock I have. As for heater, it depends on what species and where they are kept. For example, my turtles at my home are in my 'pet room', which always stays around 75F. I keep my house around 70F, but, the pet room has many heatlights for my pets which raise the room temp. But yes, for most owners, a heater set around 75F is a good idea.
Awesome turtle video. I love it.
Very clear explanation
I never owned a turtle but they look cool I see them by storm drains and in lakes around here.
I always wanted a pet turtle and my mom said I can get one, this is my first one and I want him to live a nice long life 🥺
my dads friend doesn’t want her pet turtle anymore, so i’m getting him next saturday and i’m so excited!! good luck with your new turtle :)
Thanks for the video dude. I got like a 50 gal tank and my wife bought home a red ear slider and neither of us know wtf we are doing
I love your turtle! It’s so cute! 😄
Where can you get that wooden platform from I'm in uk thanks
Amazon, Penn plax turtle dock
Let's not talk about how Savage this earthling guy is to people's comments
A good thing you can do if you live in Georgia or Florida is get a bigger size kiddie pool and put a pond filter on it and keep it outside year round ( if you're worried about winter you can bring them in but they should be fine) they will hibernate during the winter this works for most North American turtle species
My turtles are not hibernate :( what should I do
Yomi Kun what？
Thank you so much for this information
I appreciate it
I just got a turtle
Thank you I love your videos you really helped me and guided me well about how to take care of turtle . :)
yw :)
I really love turtles
Whenever I see my turtle not eating and I'm giving up , I will watch your vids and I gain motivation and inspiration
+Devon DarkArc Same!
:) glad to be of help. Any questions feel free to ask in comments!
glad i watched this. WONT be getting one
Looking at care videos now that my son has taken a liking to watching turtle videos. I think we're gonna stick with snakes lol
Thanks for the advice👍👍
No problem 👍
Very helpful thanks much for the vid. My old father just bought home an 10+ year old red eared slider from someone thinking he can just dump it in a small fish tank or release it anyway. Had to figure out how to take care of the fella and educate him about treating the animal right.
No problem. You should for sure have him watch my newer turtle video: ruclips.net/video/UeDIFn1Z0qM/видео.html
All though your video is educational, forget getting a tank. You need a pool or pond. A large Plastic kiddy pool works great and is a whole lot cheaper. Also a cinder block works well for a basking are and the holes provide a hiding spot. A pond sponge filter works well or an aquarium canister filter are great for keeping the water clean. A ceramic heat emiter for the basking area is a good idea to heat that area between 85-90 degrees for most turtles. If the turtle is housed indoors then a U.V.B bulb as stated in the video will be needed, but if housed outdoors the sun works naturally. Do not put gravel in the tank pool or pond for turtles. Any bits of food or debris that collects in the grsvel the turtle wilk try to eat and can and probably will accidentally eat the gravel. This can cause impaction, damage to the digestive track, cause the turtle to not eat from feeling full from gravel in the stomach, and the turtle may choke on it. Food can be expensive A good quality Koi food is a bit less expensive. If you compare turtle food and koi food they have very similar ingredients and the vitimine content are usually the same. Also a few pieces of dog or cat kibble makes for a vitimine packed treat. If getting a proper tank set up like in the video it can cost $800.00+ or the kiddy pool set up can be done for around $150.00.
Jeff Frank big ones, ponds and kiddie pools are cool looking
Jeff Frank I have done a lot of research on turtles and natural sunlight never works you need proper lighting and you can't use a cinderblock for a basking area has to be much bigger there basking area should most likely be made out of something like wood or sand something that's more comfortable for them because imagine if you had to lay on a freaking cinderblock what is wrong with you also a plastic kiddie pool works but saying to forget getting a tank is kind of stupid because the tank is better than a kiddie pool I'm sorry I'm just telling the truth
Chloe's All about so how do turtles live in the wild?
Alex Po A tank does look better, but an adult slider will need a several hundred gallon tank, and a pool that big is less expencive. Also a big turtle can crack the glass on a tank or scratch the acrylic on an acrylic tank. They do make large turtle tub enclosures that work great, but these are very expencive. Full sun if housed outdoors does work, just as if they were in the wild. Saying full sun does not work means all the wild turtles better go to the pet store and get better lighting. If you do not like a bare bottom tank, sand is a better choice than gravel for turtles. Cynder blocks do work. You can put several together to create a big basking area, and the turtle love to hide in the holes. The surface of the cynder blocks is not much different than the turtles basking on rocks in the wild. Sure you can create a dirt basking area, but then dirt will get into the water. You can also cover the Ccynder blocks with soft substate mats made for reptiles, however the roughness of the cynder blocks as the turtles climb onto them helps file their claws. For the most part I think your video is very informative and covers all the key points in keeping water turtles. I just know from years of experience how expensive keeping turtles can be and I just thought people may want a couple pointers on how to save some money when keeping water turtles.
Jeff Frank hey Jeff, Chloe's all about, said that lights are better than natural sunlight since she did a lot of research on it and tanks and lighting is better but with lamp lights are better, how do wild turtles live off of natural sunlight from the sun? That's what I asked
Two good things you forgot to mention. I have a turtle myself and sometimes it is good to feed them. Romaine lettuce and kale. Turtles need there greens as well. You could try and add one at a time from time to time. From one turtle guy to a next I hope it helps. Later
Do you QT your new turtles? OR do you treat with anything as a preventative? I have a fish room with 35 tanks connected to a central sump, I treat all the fish I touch with meds-Erythromycin, Ick X and Prazi and QT for a week, and never had an issue. What should I do for a Eastern Painted Turtle I am adopting next week?
I have the same pre made dock!! My baby likes to be on the little loading dock! Halfway wet and dry!
My parents say i'm resposible enough for one!!!!!!!!so were thinking about getting one for me!!!!
Awesome!!! Be sure to check out my newest turtle video before you get a turtle! ruclips.net/video/UeDIFn1Z0qM/видео.html
I got a Palawan fresh water turtle 7. my dad just randomly bought them, I put them in the yard, with mini fence I put a mini pail for a pond2. what will I feed it, how often. how to know the gender. thank you I want to breed. these are critically endangered
how big is your pond also how big is your turtle And how to know your turtle gender is
1. Males have longer and skinnier tail
2. Males have a concaved bottom shell while females have a convex bottom shell
3. Male have longer nails
Hope this help sorry i'm late
Michael Tyson you will feed it reptomini tetrafauna
Good video. What would you suggest feeding a narrow bridged musk turtle and what size tank? I want one but they're rare as hell lol
Thank you for this video .I didn’t know that basking area has to be 100% dry, I just bought two Baby turtles.
Use turtle gravel NOT fish gravel ! ❤ and my float stays dry :)
my turtle keep climb over the top when I had it all the way to the top they keep falling out so I lower it
I recently rescued a yellow belly slider and was at my wits end on how to maintain a healthy and clean tank. My turtle is very messy and it seems that a clean tank only lasts for 3 days. I am having to do a complete clean up of the tank on every weekend. I also did not know how long to keep the lights on. I appreciate the information that you gave in this video. You gave me great ideas to try. I only wished that you gave information on the items you used in the tank. It took a while to find them because I was spelling them all wrong but I found them all. Thanks again for the information. I look forward to reconstructing my tank for a happier turtle!
Aquatic animal tanks should never be fully emptied and refilled. I never clean my turtle tank. You just need better filtration; and, make sure not to overfeed (most people feed turtles way too much).
@@earthling1984 ah I see! Thanks
I got a 9 10 inch female red eared slider for 11 years in a 75 gallon tank filled with water to the top with a above the aquarium basking spot with a bulb that provides both uvb and uva heat. I make an effort to clean the water and filter every week.
hi if someone can help me with my water turtle i would be really happy so i have a water turtle that lives with me for 14 years now and for some reason the idiot me decide that after all those years i should now look up a guide for it i don't even know how it survived all those years i feed it every day 7 shrimps and i usually change its water 3-4 days it lives in a medium size tank with some colored rocks and the water is enough to cover it shell where should i start to make its life better? (sorry for my bad english)
i am stupid writing this comment i just follow the guide and my turtle is doing just fine
@@aristotelisxatzinas5393
Good to hear :)
That's good that your turtle lived that long just be careful if feeding it to much food ok. I have a turtle myself.
Someone I knew had a turtle but was taking bad care of it so I managed to convince to give them to me.... problem I have no idea what kind of turtle it is and how to take care of it.... if anyone know a lot about different turtles and how to take care of them.... I WOULD LOVE YOUR HELP!! Thank you :)
This really helps I need to know how to raise thank you so much
Thank you for making this video I haven’t found a video that answered all my questions
No problem! Be sure to check out my newest turtle video as well! Here is the link: ruclips.net/video/UeDIFn1Z0qM/видео.html
You're the man!!
Mari :)
Where did you buy that sweet basking area?
+ArtsyAllAround Amazon, search 'Penn Plax Turtle Dock'
Earthling1984
Thank you
+Earthling1984 where do you buy your pets , reptiles and mammals
Many places, from pet stores to animal expos to online.
Thank and i love your videos your like a celebrity to me keep the good work up
Thank you very much my mom and dad are planning to give me a turtle so im glad I knew this before I get one :)
Glad to help. Make sure the tank is setup at least 2 weeks before getting your turtle. The tank water needs to cycle. During this time, check that you have proper UVB and basking temperature. They need a 100% dry basking area. Use a thermometer and make sure everything is perfect. A single turtle (depending on species) is going to need at least a 75 gallon tank. So, you will need to decide what type of turtle you want, and get the proper tank size. Something like a painted turtle or musk turtle is fine in a 75gallon. Something like a red ear slider needs at least a 125 gallon. The tank setup will be expensive, probably around $400 or more once you get the tank, filter, heater, lighting, etc..
Do you have an update??? Thank you so much for knowing proper turtle care and knowing this tank wasn't helping him live his best life.
Guy: Says they need big tank me:after video buys kitty pool
I have one for mine too. I turn it into a pond with rocks around so it can climb out and be on the grass.
I have a room for my turtle ( don't ask )
Alright well I guess I'm not getting a turtle🐢🐢🐢🐢
Probably a good choice.
Allyson Foster if you can afford spending $1-2k on your turtle then sure go for it. I’ve had mine for 4 years and i just upgraded their tank to a 50 gallon, I’ve spent way too much on them by now.
I have a 55 h TIL they grow more with 250 gallon filtration. I still have to vacuum every two weeks. I have a Mississippi Mal and a Red Eared Slider and they love their river bottom look alike tank with an above tank condo. Love my turtles.
Try feeding a bit less. Most people overfeed turtles and other aquatic life like crazy! They don't need as much as you may think. I rarely, if ever, clean my turtle tank. My filter does all the work.
Earthling1984 I should have specified, I don’t feed them in their tank. They are fed in another container. I have river stone about two inches thick at the bottom and the turtles share their tank with platties, Mollys, swords, a couple crayfish, a few algae eaters and some snails. It isn’t an added chore. I want their environment as realistic as possible. I really don’t mind cleaning the river stone substrate. They love the stimulation of their tank with their driftwood etc. The above tank condos are amazing. I highly recommend them. I got mind from Amazon. My guys love them and they have a full tank to swim.
Thank you!
How do you make a turtle happy and not bored 😐
Put live food in the tank they chase em keep them busy an happy
@@trellminaj3737 tried that, kept them busy for all of 10 minutes
Play ball with them
Take it for a walk
Wolftalon Productions look at their face smiling
"get a 90 gallon tank." *has a 40 gallon tank* smh
genelegend I guess you failed to listen to and comprehend the video.
this is good to know! I am planning on getting a turtle!
I have two yellow bellied sliders (Koopa and Speedy). They were a gift to my daughter from her grandma last spring. And they came in a little critter carrier with nothing but some food pellets. I had no idea what to do with them because Ive nevet had turtles. This video helped me a lot. My daughters turtles are happy and healthy. But i keep them in a big clear plastic tote as opposed to a glass tank. The tote is so much easier when it comes time to clean the place!
Remember, you should never fully empty and refill an aquatic animals tank.
Here is my newest turtle video: ruclips.net/video/UeDIFn1Z0qM/видео.html
what if the turtle don't like to bask in the light that happen to my turtle , it will just jump in to the water and swim in to a different place in the tank .
Turtles that are basking turtles (like most pet turtles are) need a 100% dry basking are of proper temperature with UVB lighting. Is your basking are of proper temperature for your turtle species? Do you have UVB lighting? Is your tank a very large tank (40+ gallons)? Most pet turtles will need a 125 gallon or larger; however, even babies should have at least a 40 gallon, all properly setup. Filtration, water heater, basking area, basking light, uvb light, etc.. These animals have specific requirements which must be met for proper care. Sadly, turtles are some of the worst cared for pets. Most species of pet turtles should live 50+ years. Sadly, few make it past a year due to poor care. :(
gravel is not good they eat it larger pebbles would be the way to go👍
Thanks for the tips I'm getting a terrapin and this was helpful
+1 sub
Awesome! Be sure to watch my newest turtle video! ruclips.net/video/UeDIFn1Z0qM/видео.html
I am getting a red eared slider this weekend and I am in a panic to find a good tank, food, and place to buy turtle and this helps
Good luck! I suggest you check out my newest turtle video also! ruclips.net/video/UeDIFn1Z0qM/видео.html
Also, remember the tank should be setup, running, and all tested at least a week before adding any aquatic life.
I put my turtles outside on the balcony and one of them managed to escape their tank by climbing onto another turtle and fell 2 storeys. That just happened like 5 mins ago and it has a pretty bad cracked shell
Cheryl Loke That's not good. Should take to a vet immediately if still alive.
Cheryl Loke is it still alive?
Atleast he felt like he was flying which is a turtles dream. He will always be remembered as a turtle that conquered heights & broke records. May he rest in peace
Cheryl Loke Is it alive please i need to know
Cheryl Loke So, it died I assume.
I found a turtle on the side of road maybe it came from nearby lake which was overflowing cuz of rain,
So i took that turtle to my house but I didn't know anything about pet a turtle and i found your video
Thanks dude this video was really helpful...
You need to release it near where you found it, IMMEDIATELY!
Earthling1984 lmfao
Did you release that wild turtle? If not I assume it already died in your care...
Earthling1984 you mistook me
@@wernervonebrennac1031 I'm not even responding to you. Your comment just made me see the original comment again, and I am curious if he let that wild turtle go back and live its life. If someone wants a pet, they should only keep captive bred animals. Animals that were born in a cage. Never a wild animal that has it's own life out there. That is not fair to the wild animal to take it from its life and out it in a cage.
Thank you very helpful I just bought my red eared slider a basking dock n he loves it next I need to get him a heating lamp
Your turtle needs a proper very large tank, 100% dry basking area of proper temperature your turtle species, UVB lighting, and of course proper filtration and proper water temperature. All this should be setup and tested before you get your turtle. The water also needs to cycle before adding any aquatic animal to it. I suggest you also check out my newer turtle video: ruclips.net/video/UeDIFn1Z0qM/видео.html
Thinking of adopting/saving an old turtle my relative saved but can't keep for too long. Thanks for giving me a good overview of what responsibility it would entail. Pretty sure he has a big tank but no dry basking area atm :(
Saved from where? Needs a proper dry basking area immediately.
@@earthling1984 Her co-worker's daughter grew up, moved out and neither wanted to keep him I think -.- He seemed energetic, but I'll shoot her a message about the platform asap