13 DEADLY Turtle Care Mistakes

[@Chelmon_lol]

I think the water part for red ear sliders can have some some variation because I realised my red ear is way happier when I allow it to free roam instead of having a large water body, because the shear size of my apartment makes up for the turtle’s needs for a large waterbody, I just had a deep litterbox filled with water and a ramp for it to go in and out

[@turtleholic]

Yeah some red eared sliders might prefer more roaming area vs swimming, I think it’s just best to make sure they at least have some area to swim around in since they spend the majority of their lives in the wild in water

[@PerlaOC]

Can you share a photo??? Like Reddit? Facebook, Instagram or even KZbin?? I’d really appreciate it if you could share your idea, I’m starting to believe that mine would love your style Rather than a tank lifestyle 😅

[@chameleonrose16]

I do this too! I rescued an adult RES last year but since I live in a small space I don't have enough room for a massive tank. I let her roam around a lot and she loves to wander around, climb things, and explore. It's also been a great motivation for keeping my floors clean!

[@MarcAlbertsen]

Thanks for the tips! Really appreciate this video.

[@turtleholic]

Merci🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@gerhaldlaubscher8321]

Good tips! Thought of all this when I started, so did some homework😊

[@2sides_2everystory]

Our turtle Taco Pete free-ranges in our house a few times a week. He listens for my voice and follows me from room to room. He loves to climb over shoes, a pile of blankets/towels, etc. I've been surprised how social he is.

[@turtleholic]

I’m jealous! My turtle isn’t the most social lol

[@Matthew31535]

With the filter you have are you able to reuse the sponge for it?

[@turtleholic]

Yep, I just wash the sponge every two weeks or so. Here is a link to the one I use: amzn.to/3OphXXx

[@AmyMichelle-vk3uu]

I only have one Clamp light so I’m alternating 10.0 UVB Bulb with the Basking bulb, new owner of a baby map turtle.. very nervous about his:her care

[@turtleholic]

If you are able to purchase stuff on amazon, this light that I use (amzn.to/3WU1IqW) only costs $17 and it has both UVA and UVB light, so you wouldn't need two different bulbs.

[@DiscoveredTV]

My friend has a turtle in her apartment. It rarely goes in water, and when she does put it in her tub, she doesn't add water purification drops so it's tap water. It also hasn't see sunlight in months. Makes me sad 😢 I keep telling her to give it to someone who can actually properly care for it. Any suggestions? Anyone?

[@turtleholic]

I’m really sorry to hear that. Maybe there is a turtle rescue in your area. Or maybe she can put it up for free on Craigslist or Facebook marketplace.

[@laurieyancey603]

I adopted a super tiny red eared slider. She only weighs 10 grams and is less than 2 inches head to tail. I have her in a twenty gallon tank that's less than half full. Should I give her deeper water? Also, any other hatchling advice would be great. Thanks!!! 13:08

[@turtleholic]

That’s wonderful! I think half full is fine for now since she’s so small. Is she eating regularly?

[@laurieyancey603]

@@turtleholic Yes! Finally. She didn't eat for a month, while recovering. Now she's eating several of the ReptoMin sticks every evening. She spits out the ZooMed Hatchling Formula. I give her options, but she's a picky turtle.

[@joshjay4392]

Great tips man!

[@turtleholic]

Thank you!

[@Tatyana_2373]

I have a red ear slider and she's 25 years old

[@Matthew31535]

Can I have the link to your filter

[@turtleholic]

yes here it is amzn.to/4fYd8QI

[@aaradhyasharma.07]

Hey there , I just got myself a 1 inch red eared slider I think it's a baby so can you suggest me a routine for it and the times I should give pellets to it and also what else can I feed it

[@turtleholic]

Nice! You should feed your baby turtle pellets 1-2 times per day. I’m terms of amount, you should feed them as much as they can eat for around ~5 minutes. I’m not sure what pellets you already have, but I’d recommend pellets that are made specifically for baby turtles because they are smaller and easier to digest and have the required nutrients. If you are using a different type of pellet and your turtle is eating them fine, then that is okay. Since baby turtles grow a lot, they need a lot of protein. Aside from pellets, some high protein options are insects and/or freeze dried shrimp. You can get this on amazon. I’d recommend only giving your turtle these 1-2 times per week so they don’t get too dependent on them. Hope this helps!

[@angeloalderete4253]

I have two RES turtles that i think are about seven years old. Their shells are seven to eight inches long, and i think they're female. I'm very new to the turtle world. My problem is finding a good vegetable based food for them to eat. Ive tried kale, carrots, and zucchini. Obviously there are a lot more options ,but i really want something in a pellet form that i can monitor easily. All the products i see available are loaded with animal protein. Ive got jars and jars of that. Can you recommend something for me? Help me Obee Won Kenobi, you're my only hope...

[@turtleholic]

What worked best for me was not feeding my turtle for 2-3 days. And then when she got really hungry, she was way less picky and started eating the vegetables. Maybe just try to cut up the veggies extra small.

[@leetar7418]

Great video I have x2 pink belly side necks with a devider how big should the tank be and why won’t they bask thankyou

[@turtleholic]

You can start with a 75 gallon, but eventually they will probably need at least a 125 gallon. If they still aren’t basking, you should check out this video I made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m565f3-meMmZhpY

[@leetar7418]

@@turtleholicthankyou so much I’ll try everything you have mentioned thankyou

[@knetge]

as my turtles got bigger I ended up having to keep them in large clear plastic toast. sadly I don't think I have been feeling them up with enough water for them.

[@airhead91321]

Can you recommend a good filter so I can keep water level higher?

[@turtleholic]

I use this filter and it works really well for my 75 gallon tank -> amzn.to/3uDNj6q

[@starbreaker89]

Very good, kid! Thanks

[@kaylalynne8443]

Your videos are so helpful! Thank you ❤

[@turtleholic]

So glad they’ve been able to help!

[@winstonc8510]

I lolled when i saw the thumbnail😂. My RES once tried to escape the tank via the basking area as well

[@turtleholic]

@@winstonc8510 it’s crazy how nimble and determined they can be lol

[@VDNENI]

I actually enjoyed the vid , and now I got a question about all that stuff that u have , like what food do you use , what electronics , what are some additional thing you using . I am asking because I am about to have a red eared turtle but only thing I have for her is Heater , Filter and Aquarium, and of course some food . I am gonna be happy if you make a video about everything that you have 😅 ❤.

[@turtleholic]

Thank you! And this video should help you get started: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIa3o6WKnsqlkNU

[@emilyschlotte5914]

My turtles have never touched my live plants.. only hide in them and so happy i only need to clean my tank once a month

[@turtleholic]

I'm jealous!

[@GangMemberTurtle]

Man I love your videos

[@turtleholic]

Thank you!!

[@PerlaOC]

Thank you !! Thank you!!! Thank you 🙏🏻♥️🫶🏻🙏🏻♥️🫶🏻

[@dmusiz]

No UVB 🤔

[@turtleholic]

My light is a dual UVA/UVB light.

[@koala_craft]

You are amazing

[@Tatyana_2373]

Wow me too

[@eupit5130]

Hi! I have some questions, how do I know if my turtle is eating? I throw pellets and dried shrimp at him but he doesn't seem interested, and when I come back to check it does not seem like he has eaten any. It's been 4 days since I got him, he is a baby red ear slider, Should I try giving him mealworms?

[@turtleholic]

Hey, it’s perfectly normal for a new turtle to be scared to eat in front of its owner. It may take a couple days or a week or two for them to get comfortable. You should be fine feeding him just pellets and shrimp. Just make sure the food is small so they can easily eat it. If he still won’t eat after a couple weeks, you should watch my video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g36re2ywgt6JjLs