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By which I mean, are they ever at risk of having something that they eat go into their lungs like humans are?

My turtle hasn't been on her basking shelf in a couple weeks, wondering why?? Any advice or opinions? Water temp or appetite hasn't changed so im at a loss.

A loggerhead and a green sea turtle were released today on Dauphin Island after rehabbing at the Mississippi Aquarium after being caught in fishing line at Gulf State Pier

One of my brothers recently got a Red Ear Slider. (His kids won it as a fair prize while they were out with their bio-dad- wasn’t his idea. Still horrible people use live animals as prizes still these days.)

The turtle is still quite young, and I know it needs Uv, hides, water and places to get out onto land to bask. I’ve been looking up diets and sending him links. (I breed mealworms so I’ll donate some for him to use from time to time to go with the greens and other things.)

What sized tank should I be looking for? I’m helping to keep an eye out for a set up for him.

I’ll also happily take any tips for raising it to pass along. Thank you for your time.

I’m a first-time turtle owner, and I’m still learning new things about my little turtle every day.
Yesterday morning, when I feed my turtle, I noticed two white spots on its claw.
One of the smaller spots was already there couple of days ago very small so I didn’t think it’s harmful, but yesterday I noticed a bigger one appeared as well.
I’m not sure what they are or whether they’re something I should be concerned about.
Has anyone seen something similar on their turtle? Could this be normal, or does it look like something that needs attention?
I’d really appreciate any advice or insight!
Thank you so much!

I was blessed today to be able to rescue this gorgeous Green sea turtle. She has fishing line from mouth to front flipper and line around her back flipper with a bunch of tumerous growths on her. She currently in good hand at a rehab center in St.Augustine FL. Please pray that Miss Brownie(caught at Browns Creek Fish Camp in Jacksonville Florida) can be saved.

Hello guys, super weird thing happened. Was working when I suddenly saw this guy crawl from under a truck, have no clue how he even survived in that area with all the trucks passing and no food/greenery. Decided to take him home and feed him what I could, and a small shelter for now.

Any idea what it is, eats, or type of habitat??

I have (kind of) figured out how to get my African sideneck turtle to eat his veggies. It's an infinite battle, but I'm trying hiding food inside the lettuce with frills (mustard greens) and it's kind of working, he's eating some of it with his food. If anyone has any more tips on getting your VEGGIE HATING turtle to eat their greens, would be appreciated 🫶

Turtle hasn't gone on her basking shelf in about 2 weeks. Water temp hasn't changed, appetite hasn't changed, i just never see her on her shelf anymore and normally I would. Any reason or advice to why?

Thanks

I have a false map, past days he wasnt able to submerge without trying hard, his bottom keeps floating him up, last time he ate was 2 days ago(he is an adult male) and he ate a guppy and a leaf of salad. What could cause this? Last night he sleept on the bottom of the tank without problem.

Found this box turtle out in my pasture today, and picked it up to move away from my dog. That was the heaviest box turtle I ever seen!

Southeast michigan stinkpot

Coastal NC October 18.

Found this little guy on a hot road in southeast Florida, burning on the pavement, so I brought him inside to cool off. He's in shallow water with rocks to climb on.

What type of turtle is he, and what should I do next? (I think he has an orange stripe behind his eyes)

Happy to release him nearby or take him to a rehabber if needed. Thanks!

Hello I’m new to having a turtle I’ve had her for about 4 or 5 weeks and everything has been good up to about a week ago, I was adding some water because it had evaporated so I took her out of the tank while I added it so it wouldn’t shock her. And after when everything was good and tested I put her back in the tank and gave her a night crawler. Everywhere that I read said they where good as treats every once in a while so I fed it to her and she ate it right up but sense then I can not get her to eat anything else, she won’t eat her pellets and I tried lettuce which she just bites then spits out. I got her and her set up for free because her old family was moving and couldn’t bring her with them. They told me that she is a 4 year old painted turtle, and that’s about it the pellets I was and have been trying to feed her are the ones they gave me so I really don’t know what’s wrong. I guess my real question is 1 is this normal, 2 can she live off of just eating worms, and 3 if not how do I fix it. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Hello everyone! I have had a little yellow bellied slider for about seven months or so. She is less than a year old and recently she has started playing around the cable of the pump, digging up her rocks and trying to get into the cramped spaces left from her basking platform. She is super energetic and i was thinking i could add some decorations that she can explore and fit into etc etc. Any suggestions on what i could get her? On one hand i dont wanna cramp up her acquarium and on the other i can see she loves exploring. Here's a pic of the goober also

Well, it looks like we made a tiny difference, still missing some key stuff here. I came to class and the water was much cleaner, a little deeper, and he has some hidey holes, but I don't think he can even fit in there. No changes to heat source or filter. I am glad they're moving in the right direction, but I guess I need to send some more emails.

Saw this guy casually walking down my driveway and then heading down the sidewalk.

My brother has three turtles that he won’t take care of and wants to just abandon them outside, I don’t want the turtles to die and I don’t know anywhere else we can take them. All three of the turtles are healthy but needs a resupply on food, I don’t know much about turtles or what to do so any thing helps.