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rob - 2010-12-09
How long should I leave the uvb light on per day?

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Josh - 2010-12-29
On during the day, off at night. Just like it would be if they were living in the wild.

andi - 2010-12-27
Hey... I have had my side neck since sept. 2010...he was fine in the beginning but now since we got a red eared slider in with him they both keep trying to escape out of the tank... they get along great but I'm concerned... I found him this morning flipped over on the filter cover with the plastic side cover popped out I nearly had a heart attack...help me!

Rachealle - 2010-12-19
Hello, I have an African Sideneck Turtle at home and I got her 4 months ago they say they think she is 3 or 4 years old. I am not sure if she is just growing because her shell and skin is peeling. She now appears to have white spots on her head. On top of all that she makes noises it sounds like a dog crying. She might be like looking for a mate but I wouldn't know. Please if you know respond! Thank you

jone - 2010-12-05
I wonder how to take care of turtles properly?

Ai Wei Ong - 2009-02-01
I bought four six-cm baby pig-nosed turtles for my son. As for the difference in tail length which is supposed to determine the sex of the turtles, the differnce is so negligible. At six cm how old are these turtles, I wonder. Although it may possibly take 25 years, we hope to breed them.

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Kayla - 2010-11-30
I LIKE TURTLES! I'm 10 =P

Andrew Underwood - 2010-11-20
I've had mine for 9 months! She doesn't show a single sign of infection nor any other stress related illness. In fact I think she actually enjoys getting free range of the house every day, an infra red heated, 5 ft diameter swimming pool at night. And all the super worms, crickets and berries she can eat.

shepard - 2010-03-18
Not a lot of information on the care and why they will not eat at certain times of the year or where to find books and information on care of the turtles.

Editor's Note: Feel free to explore the website a little bit more! I'm sure you can find what you need.

For care on turtles you can check out the following page: About Turtles and Tortoises: Selecting & Caring for Your Turtle or Tortoise

If you have a semi-aquatic turtle, like a box turtle check out this page: Guide to Box Turtle Care

If you are looking for books, check out the Reptile References. It has tons of good books (over 100 books alone!) used as references by us: Animal World References - Reptiles-Amphibians-Land Invertebrates

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anzanette - 2010-11-19
I need to know what does it mean when the african sideneck shell has spots of whites on its shell?

abe - 2010-02-15
Regarding: Trying to climb out of tank.

Torts and semi terrestrial turts need a visual barrier when housed in tanks... they do not know there is glass in their way.

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Daisy - 2010-05-20
Would you please tell me how you feed your turtle and what kind of environment you provide for it? Appreciate!
reverend jackie - 2010-11-07
I've found this to be true. I put small live potted plants around the inside, and they stopped.One quick question for anyone....How big do these guys get? I'v had one described by a friend as ä palm and a half in size? Would that sound like a young one to you or full grown?

lacey - 2010-10-20
My turtle is a male and we give him his water bowl but for the past couple days he just sleeps in it almost all the time is this normal or should I worry?

green - 2009-11-16
I purchased a Spiny soft shell in FLA while on vacation in August. It was the most unique turtle I have ever seen. We named it Nessie since when its neck is extended it looked like the Lock Ness Monster. He/She (not sure of the sex) was doing wonderful and adapting to its new home w/ the other 2 turtles we have. Just yesterday (11/15) it became sort of odd acting, laying on the perch under the light and not eating. When it was in the water it would just float, not active at all (like normal). When I got up this AM Nessie had died during the night. I am not sure what happened but I am really bummed about it. The other 2 turtles are doing just fine. Poor Nessie, he/she will be greatly missed :(

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michele - 2010-10-13
I have a softshell turtle too it was found in our pond it is not moving around and it will not eat we are scared that he might die!

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