10 Things Every Turtle Keeper *NEEDS* (#3 will shock you!)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

_was it _*_shocking_*_ ?!_ lol

[@_.KaamyaAgrawal._]

Definitely *shocking* :)

[@HongNguyen-ss9sv]

The turtle girl every turtle keeper needs a turtle Lol

[@rjelephant8075]

A turtle also needs love 😊

[@shelley4746]

Help! I found a yellow slider in the bottom of my 9ft chlorinated pool..I believe she was dropped by a bird as she was the size of a nickel.. I've got 3 different tanks one heated for the cooler months, one I bring her onto the back porch in to get sunshine & one I put her in when I'm cleaning both out. She's now 14months still a bit smaller than a silver dollar..here's my trouble she can't seem to get swimming down pat..she steps on her rocks & stretches as far as she can but, inevitably will wind up floating on the top all limbs out looking exhausted. I have 0% clue how to help her..she likes her tablets but, hates crill, dried tiny shrimp & live (turtle approved) plants which is no biggie.. Anyone have tips on her lack there of swimming?? Thanks!! 🐢🙂

[@shelley4746]

@@NuclearSalmon Hi thanks yes, I do keep it shallow where her little head can get above the water.. I've given her a landing spot so she can walk up but, she doesn't get how to use it (?) I'll put her on top & she walks of the side after a few mins back into the water. I've tried several times to fill it just a bit out of her range to encourage a small swim to the surface (I watch, I don't walk away) but, it ends with a tired float & I have to take the water level down..I've wondered too if it's cause from the chlorine or even maybe taken out of her egg to soon. I feel so bad I always think she's so bored not being able to swim around 😔..Thank you for your reply 🐢

[@j.b.4340]

Good timing. We saved/hatched a red eared that a crow was about to eat. He doesn’t have a proper setup. Providing heat is the current issue. You’ve been a big help.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Glad to hear it! Best of luck!

[@JosephMartin]

Im having a blast watching the number of platies in that tank quickly multiply over the course of these videos

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Forget about loaves _and_ fishes, this is just the multiplication of the fish

[@haley0489]

Love your videos. I rescued a freshly hatched red eared slider from my yard last month. He had lost an eye some how and the wound had fly strike. I spent 2 hours removing the fly larvae and really didn’t expect him to make it, but with a cold front coming thru I thought “warm and dead” was better than cold and dead. It’s been about six weeks and he is thriving. The wound healed well, he finally started to eat, and his swimming has gotten so strong! His shell even appears to be growing. I had planned to over winter him and release to my dads pond in spring, but with only one eye his depth perception appears affected. Sometimes it takes him several tries before he’s able to grab his food. I have no experience with aquariums or turtles, but I’m learning and making improvements. I’ve found I really enjoy watching him. His name is Wink ;)

[@jess-n-kids]

Love your videos . Thank you for the extra education on turtle care.. I like the thought of the timers for ppl that need them how ever its not a need. I enjoy the contact with our pets when it's light on and off time

[@PTNT_PlushToyIslandTNT]

Your intros are getting worse yet funny and better

[@TheTurtleGirl]

How do they get worse but better? 🤣 lol thank you

[@emilyschlotte5914]

Tubs/totes work better for me I found because I don't have to clean it as often as a glass aquarium and they are more fun because they more so resemble a natural pond.

[@ricomartinez6145]

I use talenti jars for random things as well! Rocks I collect,, coins I collect,, never thought of food!They are nice little storage containers 🤣

[@olivermartin4623]

Thank you I've just started with 600 gallon tank

[@apss5736]

I don't even own a turtle but I really like watching your videos

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Aw thank you so much! I appreciate that!

[@Tortismilk]

I currently own a baby yellow bellied slider and she lives in a stock tank that will soon house a tortoise but she loves it and I live near a creek so I found thing around it (of course I made sure to clean it well) and I put decor in her tub and she loves it and I find he all the time in leaves

[@TheTurtleGirl]

nice!

[@Slimytrio]

Thank you so much for all these videos you do I’m going to get a turtle and this is all the information I need thank u 😊

[@rosieyooshi2028]

Oh, I didn’t know... thanks 🙏🏻 I should research more before getting a turtle :)

[@tadiahernandez4564]

Yes do as many research as you can

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Research is the best!

[@charleyf199]

THANK YOUUU!! I just got a red eared slider and I've been looking for good turtle care videos, you're channel has been very helpful

[@joshhibbs_nola]

Great video! I love the timer suggestion and they are def. a must have! I have my lights on a VeSync smart plugs so I can control all of them with an app. It saves me so much headaches. I also have my adult common musk in a 40 gallon breeder with an FX4 canister like yours. She does not seem to want to bask anymore though. She used to do it when she was younger but now I never see her up there on the platform.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

oh yes! smart timers are amazing!

[@chloethebarb5239]

hey, the longer you have them basking lights get worse, have you changed your bulbs?? maybe they are not providing enough heat anymore 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@RecordAnalog]

Just wanted to say thanks cuz I got most of my info from you like a LOT of information before I got my baby painted turtle 🐢 so thank you!!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

you are so welcome! that's why I do it!

[@elijahexotics]

Very much worth the watch. Thought about making a video like this, but this is very important and essential for all and new turtle keepers

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Thanks for the kind words, Elijah!

[@vanashreegeorge3038]

this was awesome love your whole channel I dont have a turtle but your channel is awesome love youuuu

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thank youuuuu

[@danielluedits]

Things I have: Filter Basking Area Food Things I don't have: Decor Feeding Box Heat lamps and UVB bulbs timer I just realized, all the things I don't have are not needed since my enclousure is outdoors and it's never winter in my area. P.S. I don't put decorations cause I have fish that are shortsighted that lives with my turtle and I don't want it to lose another eye

[@Luke_watch]

Me: I for sure won’t get a turtle Also me: Watches to know everything I need

[@TheTurtleGirl]

lol needless research is still fun...i do it all the time for pets i don't have xD

[@3JsProductionsInc]

I know you might think my question is silly. Could hatchlings get indigestion? What happened was I took out my hatchling from the tank and fed her in a separate container while I cleaned the tank. When I placed her back after a few hours the feeding machine dropped food in her tank because I forgot to reset it. I think she ate most of the food before I could scoop them out. My hatchling had been defecating so much but the stool was normal. She did not eat for three days after that.

[@michaeldavidsamaniego231]

Yes it was shocking and very fun and helpful

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Very, _very_ shocking I’m sure

[@petercastellino6997]

FROM MR PETER CASTELLINO , BOMBAY , 22-6-2023. A VERY IMPORTANT NOT MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO IS THE NESTNG BOX WHICH PREFERABLY MUST BE PART OF THE TORTOISE TANK BECAUSE THE FUN LIES IN BREEDING TORTOISES .

[@SeraphimCherubim]

Don't tell Dan the turtle man... but, you are way better. 😂

[@TheTurtleGirl]

he's cool too tho

[@peytonwashington2865]

Can you do a tour of your bed setup?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpurZJybiJd_a6s done!

[@NICO-zl3vd]

Hey! Thanks for the great content! I just bought a malayan box turtle yesterday!! Sending love from the Philippines.🇵🇭

[@_.KaamyaAgrawal._]

Omg! I didn't know these even existed haaha tysm for telling me!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Lol! Thanks for watching!

[@_.KaamyaAgrawal._]

@@TheTurtleGirl Np i luv ur vidss!

[@mr.j6567]

great info to have, when considering, ownership of a turtle. thank you for sharing!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Appreciate your support!

[@AmyCrumedy-k1c]

I have everything needed. Thanks, sister Shell Momma .

[@alk3myst]

Feeding in tank does make a mess. Considering your suggestion of external feeding.

[@shannonbain2811]

Hey, I'm wondering can you do a video on what can turtles eat like what greens because I'm having a hard time getting my yellow belly slider that just got rehomed to me to eat any greens and it seems like his growth is stunted cuz he didn't have the right diet so I'm trying to give him the proper diet but that's very hard to do cuz he seems to be very picky / stubborn

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Thanks for the suggestion - maybe in the future!

[@amycrumedy6586]

Hi Turtle Girl,. My baby red eared sliders only want to eat freeze dried shrimp one of them will eat the hatchling pellets also but the smaller one won't I also have the growth pellets they don't want to eat mealworms or crickets I even tried live worms all they mainly will eat is shrimp also fresh shrimp and canned tuna should I wait until they are really hungry to try the stuff they won't eat ? please help

[@manuelmorales5729]

I was fishing a while back and walked into a spot by some bushes and seen like 10 baby painted turtles. I caught 3 of them but I felt bad and released them. Thinking of getting a slider or something for my kids

[@TheTurtleGirl]

awww. glad you returned them to their home :)

[@manuelmorales5729]

@@TheTurtleGirl do you know if turtles from the store are bred or caught in the wild?

[@VanessaGonzalez-ou9cq]

@@manuelmorales5729 most stores should have captive bred turtles!! you can try asking and seeing what they say

[@liliasobilo8104]

I am wondering if my musk turtle can live in a 54L tank

[@naylavaz109]

Bro when you said 55 gallon I was like I have a 55 gallon tank for my turtle and when you said 150 gallon filter I was like I have a 55 gallon filter. I was like girl you read my mind.😂

[@TheTurtleGirl]

haha! yes get an overpowered filter!

[@shellybelly6380]

Would you ever put catfish or snails in the turtle habitat to help with sanitation?

[@cariannepionessa9557]

Thank you I am adopting a baby pink sideneck in a few weeks

[@TheTurtleGirl]

awesome!

[@janetteeaton5813]

Thank you so much. last video In the comments I asked you if you could to a dedicated vid to how to get a turtle

[@janetteeaton5813]

Really thank you

[@TheTurtleGirl]

you're welcome!

[@rickcroney1286]

Great list, linear UVB lighting is the better option for UVB

[@TheTurtleGirl]

so I've heard!

[@anthonywilliams2136]

Awsome I’m looking into getting a turtle your videos are extremely helpy

[@TheTurtleGirl]

that's awesome, glad to hear it Anthony!

[@TokenPictures111]

I’ve recently just becuz it’s always there have been using zoo med food pellets but… I’ve had my female red ear slider for 27years now and she grew up on nothing but Reptomin which is theee BEST

[@whitneyjoanaune6366]

this is such a good video, but we love putting our turtles to bed at night when the sun goes down. For us, I don't think we'll need a timer. Its a part of the day we look forward too

[@gangtar77]

This title is exactly like the celebrity scandal ads

[@emmal5445]

haha yes, i hope you had a happy Thanksgiving!!!

[@pulkitchawla2929]

Great video, Need help though. I bought a bulb that claims its a UVB, but it looks like your E27 heat bulb shown in the video. Can there be a bulb that can emit heat as well as it fulfils UVB? Thanks

[@charleshaman1782]

Great advice, as always. One thing that I would add: a GFCI adapter. Setting up gallons of water and plugging-in pumps and heaters and lighting... well, that could be shocking indeed. Equip your system with a GFCI so any mishap will blow a simple breaker rather than zapping you or your turtles and fish. It doesn't happen often; but when it does, it's tragic!

[@State48TurtleTortoise]

Getting close to 100k!! So close let’s do it!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

so close!

[@lorenah2001]

I have a red eared turtle that my husband found, it’s a baby. But I kinda want to make like an outdoor pond/tank area for it. Any suggestions on that?

[@BrendasArt]

I am sorry if I am sharing too much but I see you have a water heater hanging in your aquarium. the turtles can burn themselves on that heater as it gets really hot. as they are reptiles they won't feel it until it's too late. I have a piece of downspout and drilled holes in it with the heater laying in it. that prevents them to get burned from the heater.

[@tadiahernandez4564]

She has a heater guard ..

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I have a heater guard on one of them, i still have to find one that fits for the other one. Thanks for pointing that out! Thankfully i havent had issues up to this point but better safe than sorry

[@BrendasArt]

@@TheTurtleGirl okay 😊👍🏻 didn't seen that there was something around the heating part. whenever they lean on it to rest in the water and the heater is on they burn themselves instantly. often they want to be close to the heater for some extra warmth. so a protective cover is essential for them.

[@joojoo7387]

Tank✅ (31 × 15 × 12) Decor✅ (almost done) Food✅ (pellets/mealworms/shrimp/vegetables/fruits) Filter✅ (might get another one) Basking area✅ (might get another one too) Separate tank✅ Water heater✅ (I keep it at 26 Celsius) Thermometer✅ Net✅ (for cleaning ig) UVB ❌ (still searching) Heat light❌ (might get one from a bird store idk, currently using a normal light +the sun) Siphon/bucket❌ (still searching) Algea wiper❌ (desperately need one) I have two hatchling red eared sliders btw

[@angebitt]

Can you please get a yellow eared slider

[@stevenmorales7858]

What do I do if my turtle isn’t basking it’s a baby slider of some kind

[@kattarhindu8816]

How fish saved. As I kept fish but they died due to ammonia in tank and my fish shop person says i have to change water every week. Even I have proper filteration system if you can help me. I have 5 year old turtle and 4 ft tank

[@LuxivaSugarMelon]

For your wood in your tanks, when you first got them, how did you prepare them for to be put in the tank? I have always found that mine float once I get them from the pet store, so I need to weigh them down. Is there an easier way? 🤣

[@PeacheIIe]

i think you have to pre-soak them and waterlog them

[@acod319]

Hi turtle girl me and my sister have been asking for a southern painted turtle for Christmas (preferably a male) we have been watching all of your videos to learn to take care of the turtle and we have decided sand flooring some rocks and wood around with a above tank basking area getting the same heat and uvb lights as you use for Hokus tank (also we think Hoku is adorable) we are thinking of getting a 40 gallon tank for the turtle, how often would you feed the southern painted turtle and what type and size of a filter we should use thanks so much for the help :)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

that's so awesome! i have some videos on filtration on my channel. And like I said here, I try to shoot for a filter rated for 2-3x the size of the tank. I like canister filters best :)

[@acod319]

@@TheTurtleGirl thanks so much

[@imanishanece]

How did you make the wood thing under the basking

[@turtlechannel8489]

Hey turtle girl I was wondering what turtle is Hoko

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Diamondback terrapin!

[@laylahtgk360]

What are good filters that won’t get sand stuck in it

[@unknownuser2894]

My gaw this helped me A LOT 😅

[@TheTurtleGirl]

i'm glad!

[@boywonderhenry1552]

I have 3 baby red earred slider turtles for about 6 months in a 50gal tank outside for the spring and summer, and a 10gal tank inside for the winter. I've changed the outside tank twice and the inside tank about 3 times. Just bought 5 guppies today and tonight I only have 2 left. Who would have thought it??? I know I feed (baby shimps and pellets daily and a small leaf of lettuce once a week) them well. I tried to stop the turtles (names Larry, Curly and Moe) from messing with the guppies with a net, but it did nothing... I'm hoping in the morning I will have any fish...

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Awh! Too bad

[@carloscuh7689]

Whats that led stick for?

[@Live4God413]

My turtle is only 4 inches but I have a 50 gallon tank, should I get a smaller one?

[@kellymorris2861]

I need your help Turtle girl! My slider turtle tip of the caraface or tip of scute is cracked off after handling n he was trying g to get away, it's surrounding the neck area. No hole is present should I take to vet or allow it to grow back

[@whispergirl77]

Heater?

[@SwiftsterAnims]

What's the wattage for the uvb/Uva do I need for my turtle?

[@ljcorner7393]

What do I have to do or use if my turtle has a small pink area under the scute

[@LynessaCaal]

I wish I could give my turtle a good live i can't afford a tank or a filter😪😥, do you know what else I can use?

[@shlxkkk7227]

hey! My turtle Kiko (res) has vitamin A deficiency.. I'm treating his eyes with eye drops and medicines, the swelling is reduced but he isn't eating and isn't much active :( 2 days ago he was kinda active and opening his eyes but since yesterday he is just laying in the tank and moves a little. Can you help me understand his behavior and educate me with tips to treat his eyes?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Unfortunately not, since I’m no vet nor have had experience with this, sorry. :( best of luck tho!

[@darianmartin2716]

I have two hatchling red eared sliders. They’re about 7-9 months old. I know what the minimum amount of water I should have in their tank is…but how much is too much water?

[@jaseminehamilton]

I have two turtles, I have a red ear slider and a musk turtle. But I have a ledge for my red ear slider and my musk turtle is very small and she has a platform that she can go in and she sleeps alot. But i had upgrade there tank to a 55 gallon tank and my turtles love it they have a lot of room to swim. I had upgraded there 20 gallon long tank to a 55 gallon tank. Do you have any recommendations for my red ear slider he wants to hide with my musk turtle but I dont what I can get for him.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

How about a big piece of wood where the turtle can hide? Or some floating plants to provide cover from the surface!

[@jaseminehamilton]

@@TheTurtleGirl ok I think I can try and find something for them.

[@rw3175]

Hey man greetings from south africa

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Hey there!

[@emmal5445]

oh and i was wondering if its ok with you i don't know how much to dechlorinate my turtle tank water, so i was wondering if you could make a video on that.

[@rocioromero8018]

do you have a slider

[@TRR555]

Hi, love your vids, but, one question, the double filter rule, do you mean like, per hour? Example: Like if I have a 40 gallon aquarium and I get a filter that cleans 120 gallons per hour, is that good?

[@TikeshwarDashriya]

Mam i have a Indian bread turtle I have question that is direct sunlight is harmful for turtles?

[@Monomonkeyman23]

Can you help. My baby peninsula cooter won’t eat shrimp and only eats carrot and I don’t know if she can survive only one carrots . I even searched on google but it won’t answer

[@TheTurtleGirl]

A good staple pellet is best. Maybe try scenting the pellets with tuna water?

[@budiawan1784]

There are some issues about using uvb lighting, uvb desert ray and uvb tropical ray. Desert ray provides higher uvb than tropical ray. Which one your recomend for RES?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

it kind of depends on the distance that you put between the basking area and the light. There are some diagrams online if you google it :)

[@jordanb3ll12]

do you have any recommendations to buy a turtle from. i’ve been wanting one for 3 years and my parents can’t find a local shop and all the sites we have found we can’t buy due to covid.

[@fishbone5498]

i have a west african mud turtle, ive had him for about 3 or so years now, and our house has sulfur water. is it actually safe for him? he hasnt shown any health problems, i dont use the sulfur water in my aquariums with fish due to them being sensitive to water hardness.

[@gotramen]

What (brand) lights do you use? I have been having trouble with my lights in that they keep burning out on me quickly. I got a new UVB and heat lamp in august and it’s december and the heat lamp stopped working. Or is it normal to have to change lightbulbs this quickly? I feel like I am changing lightbulbs unusually frequently.

[@aliouneba10]

new video plssss!!!!!!!!

[@tahjm504]

So pretty😍

[@TheTurtleGirl]

why thank you

[@NoName-jn5rn]

Can I ask a question my little turtle doesn't eat out of her tank and the leftovers are just chilling in the bottom of the tank filter is getting some of them but not all what should I do

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Do a little water change to siphon out the junk! and in the future you could try feeding ina a separate container :)

[@RioCahyadiDrayka]

No thermometer / heat gun ? 😶.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Oooooh thats a really good one. I suppose that could be added to the heat category

[@nagrajkallur4832]

You don't need to have a uvv bulb if you are keeping your turtle in sunlight

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Sure! Like in an outdoor predator proofed pond or something.

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

UVB doesnt penetrate thru glass windows, so unless you are taking your turtle out for fresh air and sun

[@DanBid100]

So I have a question I have a red eared slider and I have the same basking spot that u do. What I noticed though is that the grate on the top isn't big enough to fit 2 light domes on. And uvb doesn't penetrate thru plastic so please tell me what u do about that. Currently I have a uvb light that's a long tube, made by Zilla. I have it placed over the water because of the fact it won't penetrate thru plastic. Do u have a solution or do u feel it's ok for the uvb to be over top the water rather then the basking spot?!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Thats a great question Danielle! Its true that the effectiveness of uvb is greatly reduced by glass and plastic. Maybe either have a portion of it over the grate part that isn’t blocked, or do it over the tank and also have a little place inside the tank where the turtle can be near the surface of the water or even get out fully. :)

[@DanBid100]

@@TheTurtleGirl that's a great idea ty! I have a floating platform like u do, but I have liked a 7-8 inch red eared slider, she's a big girl🤣🤣. When I used the floating platform she was never FULLY out of the water cuz she's so big. But it's better then nothing to get her out of the water right under the light.

[@shawnloop6674]

What kind of substrate do you have🤔

[@Nix-Travels]

I can figure out why my tank always smells my filter is 3x

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

i forgo 4-6 😲 my turtle lives outside gets natural sun 😁

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I suppose thats a fair point!

[@JvangLovesTurtles]

Hi, I have a question! My parents are moving into a new house that uses soft water. I’ve been looking everywhere and im not sure if i should continue going to the store to buy drinking water gallons and instead use soft water. Soft water def feels different and i just want to know if its safe to use. I know people recommend using the chlorine remover, but is soft water okay to use and how do i make it okay for my turtle so i dont have to keep going to the store? Please lmk!

[@PeacheIIe]

You absolutely can't use tap water at all unless using a water conditioner, so I hope you were planning on that. Maybe you could get an RODI unit to help with the water

[@ashleymoore9364]

I have a viking ship in my map tank. Is that natural? Lol.

[@SeraphimCherubim]

Yes,

[@TheTurtleGirl]

haha maybe?!

[@Remarada]

Bruh the start

[@TheTurtleGirl]

bruh

[@irvingvillegas9451]

My turtles Pepper and Mango won’t eat in a separate container and refuse to use the basking area. They are both still young, will they grow out of this?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

sometimes it takes a little extra conditioning and work to get them started using those things. wish you the best of luck!

[@irvingvillegas9451]

@@TheTurtleGirl thanks I will give it a go.

[@tadiahernandez4564]

Hi I have a red eared slider and his basking area is a floating dock. Is it bad that he has one? You recommended a above tank basking area that is why I am wondering. And I also had a question on tank heater. I was wondering if you need a tank heater 24/7? What if it’s summer and your house is warm? Would the water heater still need to be on ?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

As long as the turtle doesnt sink it, can get completely and its big enough for him to move around a bit then thats fine. I just prefer above tank basking areas because you can fill the tank up more with those typically.

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

tank heaters auto shut off when the preset temp is met, it turns back on if the water temp dips below the set temp. basking areas are entirely up to you, it doesnt have to be above tank, but it does provide more room for the turtle to roam giving it options.

[@tadiahernandez4564]

Ok thank you 🐢!

[@jpp4417]

Nice

[@TheTurtleGirl]

noice :D

[@isabellawilliams8977]

What kind of water do you use in your tanks?? I've been using gallon distilled water and it is draining my bank account!

[@vedantdogra5312]

I need a little help i have 2 indian Roofed turtles whenever i try to feed them in a separate container instead of eating they keep trying to escape and don't at all but if i give food in tank they eats it normally so what should i do cuz they get my tank dirty really fast the foody mess they make😅

[@TheTurtleGirl]

maybe try scenting the pellets with tuna water? Otherwise, they just may not and you';ll just have to increase your water changing schedule.

[@vedantdogra5312]

@@TheTurtleGirl ohh okay thanks ;)

[@peggywilliams9767]

I am nine should I get a turtle?

[@MarieWasHere_Clips]

I'm late to reply but turtles can easily cost up to $100 - $200. They can also live a very long time, red eared sliders for example can live up to 50 years.

[@kunyoungp8968]

The turtle

[@randomrazr]

do ur turtles....ever. EAT the fish?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

lol. yes.