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11 Responses to 'how can you tell if your baby pet turtle weather if it is a land or sea turtle?'

1. .::Julia::. Anti-Jonas - September 7th, 2010 at 9:09 pm

   What kind of turtles are they?

2. Amber bear - September 11th, 2010 at 5:27 am

   well im guessing u need to put one on land n the other in water to see

3. RingetteStar* - September 12th, 2010 at 5:29 pm

   find out wat kind it is and then look it up in a book or on the internet

4. baybespice1 - September 13th, 2010 at 11:20 pm

   well here is a way to tell if its a land turtle or a sea turtle. Get a buket of water. Place the turtle in the water. if the turtle dies well then it is a land turtle..

5. Shelley - September 16th, 2010 at 3:28 am

   it won’t be a sea turtle. Sea turtles are not sold as pets and all the spcies of sea turtles are endangered.

   one of the most common turtles sold as pets are red eared sliders.
   Personally I would be weary of anyoen who sells an animal without telling you anything about it. Take some phots of your turtle to a reputable pet shop and ask them. do an internet search of pet turtles and see what species you may have.
   Once you find out the species do research to find out what the care requirements are. turtles that spend alot of the time swiming do need access to land or they can develop serious skin and shell conditions. Remember all turtles are cold blooded so theydon’t like to get too cold.

6. OhioRob2 - September 17th, 2010 at 5:51 pm

   Sea turtles have flippers and arent sold as pets. you probably have a red earred slider

7. Pickles - September 20th, 2010 at 10:34 pm

   Check if the feet are webbed or not. If they are it is a sea turtle.

8. juliettavirgo - September 21st, 2010 at 8:53 pm

   Ok. First of all, I seriously doubt you have a sea turtle since they grow to be pretty large and are mostly endangered.

   So you have either a water or a land turtle.

   Here are the differences.
   1. Feet: Land turtles feet look like an elephants and a waters are webbed.

   2. Back. A land turtle’s shell is high to protect it from being stepped on. A water turtles shell is flatter for faster speed in the water.

   Even water turtles need to come on land though so if it is a water turtle, put some thing in it he can crawl on. If it is a land turtle, make sure it doesn’t end up in deep water because it can’t swim.

9. peek - September 22nd, 2010 at 4:50 pm

   What color are they..green? If so they are read eared sliders/painted turtles.
   I have had 2 read eared sliders for 36 yrs now plus a 7 yr old and a 5 yr old. This is how I have taken care of them for 36 yrs.

   I have had them in a stand alone 150gal pond from sears..for about 6 yrs now..

   Here is some important and a lot of info. If he or she is small get feeder guppies or small feeder goldfish, frozen brown worms ..or live brown worms from a fish store. petco and or petsmart do not carry live worms..

   Red-eared sliders, Gender especially juveniles, can be difficult to ***. Gender in adults is determined by external physical characteristics and behavior. In Comparison to females, males have longer fore claws (which are use in courtship), a longer tail length, a longer distance from the body to the vent opening, a tail that is thicker at the base and generally a smaller body size and shell length.
   Enclosure
   The minimum enclosure size for hatchling re-eared slider should be a 20-gallon aquarium (30″ x 12″ wide x 12″ high). As a general rule, the water depth should be at least 1.5-2 times the turtle’s carapace length, with several extra inches of air space between the surface of the water to the top edge of the tank to prevent escapes. For 4 to 5 inch long sliders, the recommended minimum enclosure surface area is 2.5 square feet with an extra square foot for each additional turtle
   Diet
   In the wild, re-eared sliders are omnivorous, eating both animal and plant sources of food. However, juveniles are mainly carnivorous and become more herbivorous as they mature.
   In captivity, the diet for juveniles should consist primarily of a commercial aquatic turtle pellet. Hatchlings and juveniles should be fed on a daily basis; however, they should be offered no more than they will consume during a single session to minimize water contamination. The diet can be supplemented with live fish of an appropriate size (guppies, goldfish), tubifex worms and earthworms. Plant matter, in the form of chapped leafy greens or finely chapped mixed vegetables, can be offered once weekly but may not be readily accepted until they grow older. Fill tank with approx 20 feeder guppies and or 10 to 15 small goldfish. you’ll know when to replenish the live food suppy.just count whats left
   For adults, 50% of the diet may consist of commercial turtle pellets and animal base protein as per the juvenile diet. The remaining 50% should consist of chopped plant matter, such as kale, romaine, red leaf lettuce, mustard greens, dandelion, watercress, parsley. Swiss chard, shredded carrots, shredded squash, thawed frozen mixed vegetables and miscellaneous fruits. Adults can be fed every two to three days.
   Vital Statistics
   Total Body length: 5-8″ average, up to 12 inches max.
   Life span: 15-25+ years
   Age of sexual maturity in captivity:
   Males 2.5 years/Females 3.5 years
   Water quality and Filtration
   Sliders are voracious feeders and tend to foul the water quickly with their messy eating habits and frequent **********. Therefore, a system needs to be in place for management of water quality. Partial to full water changes can be performed. Many different filtration systems are available which is the best..

   Common Health Problems
   If you take proper care of your red-eared slider by providing excellent housing, nutrition, lighting, and heating, it is unlikely to ever become ill or injured. However, it’s still important to familiarize yourself with ailments common to sliders so that you can quickly identify them in your own slider, should it become ill. The following are some of the most common medical problems among red-eared sliders.
   Fungal Infections
   Fungal infections are fairly common among red-eared sliders, especially younger ones. If you notice what looks like a light layer of cotton on your slider’s shell or eyes or in its mouth, this is most likely some form of fungal infection. Although their appearance can be alarming, most infections in their early stages are fully treatable at home. If a fungal infection remains untreated, however, it can spread across the entire body and cause serious harm to your turtle.
   To treat a mild fungal infection, immerse your red-eared slider in a warm saltwater bath for about half an hour each day, using a soft sponge to gently scrub the infected regions. You can also treat patches of fungus with topical applications of a mild antiseptic, such as povidone-iodine. As long as the problem isn’t severe, you should notice signs of recovery within a day or two, and a full recovery in about 10–14 days.
   If your turtle has a persistent fungal infection that home treatment isn’t curing, take it to the vet for treatment. Several medications are available that can address a fungal infection if it hasn’t spread too far.
   Respiratory Infections
   Slider turtles and other aquatic species are susceptible to respiratory infections. Most respiratory infections that can affect sliders are mild and easily treatable in their early stages, but there are also some particularly virulent infections that can kill a turtle very quickly without veterinary attention. Sliders usually develop respiratory infections when their tank is too cold.
   Symptoms of an infection include a runny nose, wheezing, lopsided swimming (an ailing lung changes the turtle’s buoyancy), lethargy, and a refusal to eat. If you identify the illness in its early stages, you may be able to treat it by removing the sick slider from its quarters into a new, clean tank (especially if you keep multiple sliders, since the majority of respiratory infections are contagious) and keeping it a few degrees warmer than normal. Warmth is the most crucial factor in treating respiratory infections in the home. If the condition persists for more than a few days or worsens, bring your slider to your veterinarian, who will treat the infection with antibiotics.

   ***Contact this website for turtle vets in your area.., “”herpetologicalsocieties.com

10. IceAngel - September 25th, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    well set up a tank with half land and half water like a slope and see if they go in the water and swim or stay above

11. Kimber - September 25th, 2010 at 8:24 pm

    Can you post a picture? If not, can you describe them? Then I can possibly tell you what they are.

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