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DavidsMom
Joined: 01 Nov 2009
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Location: NC
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 Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:30 am Post subject: Help taking care of son's turtle |
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My son found this turtle while fishing and put him in aquarium with a large goldfish. They get along fine, but I want to make him an aquarium of his own. He is doing well in the one set up now, so should I just leave the water level and everything the same. I do not have a heater or light source in fish aqaurium, should I out one in Scooters? If I have identified him/her correctly, it is a snapping turtle. Does anyone know if I am correct on this? Any help would be much appreciated. I would like to have a new home set up for him for my son when he comes home from Boot Camp for Christmas. Thanks ahead of time for any help.
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STRAYKINGFISHER
Herp Helper
Joined: 08 Feb 2005
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Location: TEXAS
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Here is some info on your turtle you should know if you are going to take on the responsibility of keeping it healthy:
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Macroclemys temminckii
ADULT SIZE
15" - 26"
Record length 31.5 inches*
Avg. weight 35-150 lbs,
Record weight 316 lbs.*
From: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/cs-allisnapper.htm |
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Sixth Espada
Joined: 12 Nov 2009
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Location: Florida
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Thats a snapping turtle, i would suggest his own tank if you plan to keep him since they get very large
also make sure to keep the PH level in your tank low or he might develop a skin condition |
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