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What do aquatic turtles need?
Water
Are red eared turtles water turtles?
Red-Eared Sliders are Semi-Aquatic turtles.
Can you put turtle pelletes in the water for them?
When feeding aquatic turtles you have to put both the turtles and the pellets in water for the turtles to be able to eat the pellets. Unlike humans, aquatic turtles have fixed tongues meaning that they can't move them. So to get the food down their throat they use water. A turtle may grab a chunk of food on land but then they will rush to the nearest water to swallow it. So yes, feed your aquatic turtles in water.
Where can you find aquatic turtles?
You can find Aquatic Turtles in lakes or ponds anywhere with fresh water. I found my Aquatic Turtle when I was leaving home in the middle of the street and near the pond in my neighborhood.
Can turtles live in water?
Of course they can - they're an aquatic species !
How does algae benefit from aquatic turtles?
Algae benefit aquatic turtles by providing a food source as turtles may eat algae. Algae can also provide shelter for turtle hatchlings or smaller turtles. Additionally, algae can help keep the water clean by absorbing excess nutrients.
How do you tell the difference between terrestrial turtles and aquatic turtles?
Terrestrial turtles have stumpy legs and claws adapted for walking on land, while aquatic turtles have webbed feet for swimming. Additionally, aquatic turtles have more streamlined shells to help them move through water, while terrestrial turtles often have more domed shells for protection on land. Lastly, aquatic turtles tend to have more vibrant colors and patterns for camouflage in the water, whereas terrestrial turtles may have more muted colors.
Do red eared sliders like water?
They require it! They are aquatic turtles.
What is a aquaca turtle?
Aquatic turtles are the most popular reptiles that are kept as pets. There are many aquatic turtle species. These turtles live in water and live 6 to 35 years.
What kind of habitat does aquatic turtles live in?
Mostly in salty water bodies
What fish if any are toxic to freshwater aquatic turtles?
You have things the wrong way round. Aquatic turtles make the water toxic to fish. Fish have to try to breath by passing the foul water over their gills. Turtles breath air so the poisons (Ammonia and Nitrite) in the water will not do them any damage.
Do water turtles breathe under water?
No they do not breathe under water. They have lungs. Aquatic turtles such as the red - eared slider can hold their breath for 3 - 4 hours.
