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BigFish
07-15-2005, 9:04 PM
can anyone tell me a good website so that i could get an aquatic turtle. i want a baby turtle. so can anyone help.
Isis_Nebthet
07-16-2005, 10:35 AM
Outdoor or indoor? What kind of turtle?
BigFish
07-16-2005, 12:28 PM
i want to get an aquatic indoor turtle
rayman45
07-16-2005, 12:36 PM
ill have regular softshells soon
i have snapping turtles
Isis_Nebthet
07-16-2005, 12:37 PM
http://aqualandpetsplus.com/Turtle,%20Water.htm
HilJack41
07-16-2005, 8:59 PM
I had a floridian soft shell, i kept him in a tank wiht a sandy bottom to replicate his natural enviorment, friggin sweet he woudl burry him slef all except for two lil eyes it was so cool to watch. great turtle pretty colors. fun stuff! :)
rayman45
07-16-2005, 11:48 PM
i will have chinese softys in
there colorful
green and orange
soft shells are cool, easy to keep and very happy to remove the tips of your fingers.
softturtle
07-18-2005, 5:46 PM
www.hahareptiles.com
www.hargers.com
www.reptilecity.com
www.abbottturtlefarm.com
this should jump start your baby turtle search.
P.S. did you figure out what species you were planning on?
BigFish
07-18-2005, 5:56 PM
i havnt figured that out because i dont want to spend a whole bunch of money im looking for a really good deal
rayman45
07-18-2005, 6:56 PM
PM ME THURSDAY
ill help you out
Starfish
07-28-2005, 8:09 PM
http://turtlesale.com/turtles1.html
rayman45
07-28-2005, 8:11 PM
e-mail me
rayman45@gmail.com
stary_traveler
08-03-2005, 6:41 PM
Not meaning to step on the toes of those of you who sell, but.....I would get a turtle from a rescue. Water turtles are becoming the disposable pets of the 21 century, just like boas and iguanas. People buy them because they are tiny and cute, and then in several years they get tired of it, or they feed it wrong and it gets sick, or whatever and then they are given up. If you are really serious and researched, then give one of the thousands that need homes a place to live. I work with a rescue service and we get soooooo many in, including babies that we simply cannot take in any more. If you live near Ohio, we could talk about getting you one, two, ten.......LOL
Also,
If you want a baby turtle, first off look at the local laws. In many places, turtles under 4 inches are illegal (although you can get arround this for "science reasons")
Second, water turtles are not "easy". They are dirty, smelly, and have alot of health problems. Be sure to research before you get a turtle or animal of any kind.
These turtles will need a settup with a uvb light or they will suffer a long-term illness caused from the lack of it. These lights must be within 9" of the turtle to work, are expensive, and wear out every 6 months.
Most of these turtles will live 50 years or more, and they need lots of food and vet trips occasionally. These guys are a long-term commitment. make sure you can have them in your will as some turtles in general live over 100 years.
rayman45
08-03-2005, 6:47 PM
Not meaning to step on the toes of those of you who sell, but.....I would get a turtle from a rescue. Water turtles are becoming the disposable pets of the 21 century, just like boas and iguanas. People buy them because they are tiny and cute, and then in several years they get tired of it, or they feed it wrong and it gets sick, or whatever and then they are given up. If you are really serious and researched, then give one of the thousands that need homes a place to live. I work with a rescue service and we get soooooo many in, including babies that we simply cannot take in any more. If you live near Ohio, we could talk about getting you one, two, ten.......LOL
Also,
If you want a baby turtle, first off look at the local laws. In many places, turtles under 4 inches are illegal (although you can get arround this for "science reasons")
Second, water turtles are not "easy". They are dirty, smelly, and have alot of health problems. Be sure to research before you get a turtle or animal of any kind.
These turtles will need a settup with a uvb light or they will suffer a long-term illness caused from the lack of it. These lights must be within 9" of the turtle to work, are expensive, and wear out every 6 months.
Most of these turtles will live 50 years or more, and they need lots of food and vet trips occasionally. These guys are a long-term commitment. make sure you can have them in your will as some turtles in general live over 100 years.
hey :swear:
i agree tho
alot of people dont care for them right
my uva and uvb bulbs are fine for like a year now
rayman45
08-03-2005, 6:49 PM
http://turtlesale.com/turtles1.html
those are crazy prices
IMPULSEBUYER
08-07-2005, 6:59 PM
which turtles are the smallest? I like those mud turtles but I havent seen any around here, or is it musk turtles?
catfish
08-14-2005, 4:28 AM
why are turtles under 4" illegal ive seen signs about this at several pet stores but do not understand why a small turtle would be illegal
softturtle
08-15-2005, 3:14 AM
The athorities figured that young children would stick their baby turtles in their mouths. I don't remember doing that?