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Expert Tips: What Rules to Follow When Caring for a Turtle
25.06.2023 05:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:25
Turtles are animals that are not that difficult to care for. However, for the well-being and health of the pet, it is important to adhere to some rules.
How to wash the terrarium of a land tortoise
The terrarium should be washed periodically with soap, baking soda or other easy-to-rinse detergent. In process of pollution it is necessary to change filler. Wash the artificial turf or gravel as soon as it becomes dirty and place it back in the terrarium. Make sure that the feeder, drinker and turtle house are always clean.
How many times a day should a turtle be fed
It is necessary to feed a turtle up to 1 year 1 time per day, an adult pet - 1 time in 2-3 days. It takes 3-5 minutes for a reptile to get enough. Remains of food must be immediately removed from the aquaterrarium, as they decompose, spoil the water, as a result of which the pet can get sick and even die.
How often should you bathe a tortoise
It is advised to bathe the turtle once a week or focus on the level of contamination of the shell: For the bath, use a bowl no more than 2/3 of the pet's height, his head should be above the water. The water is heated to 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Be prepared for the fact that while bathing, the land tortoise drinks liquid.
Do I need to wash aquatic turtle
There is no need to bathe a water turtle; it is already in the water almost all the time. And if it does get dirty in some way, the dirt can be removed with plain water and soap.
Turtle feeding
The optimal diet of land turtles is plant foods, namely greens. Its content should be 70% of the diet. Dandelion leaves, vegetable tops, some types of weeds are suitable. Vegetables and fruits can be given once every 1-2 weeks.
