BEFORE you BUY a TURTLE WATCH THIS VIDEO!!!!!

Things you need to known before buying a turtle! Care information includes: tank size, UVB lighting, heating, basking, filtration, and more!

[@shannonlim4706]

Who saw the cat behind

[@ashden4376]

me

[@abbysup9506]

me

[@grantdiggs7088]

everybody with at least 1 eye

[@jackiekearney]

grant Diggs 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@johnathanmangall4503]

grant Diggs 😌

[@dragom2009]

before you buy a video, watch this turtle

[@arwaaomran9093]

dragom2009 😂😂😂😂😂

[@donnie1090]

Lololollool

[@ellis2683]

Wut

[@user-dz6co2ov6e]

Confusion

[@__nintendhoe__9418]

dragom2009 XD

[@maxepson7836]

Anyone else notice the cat chillin in the background 😂

[@ashden4376]

yes it looks a little like a really realistic clock :D

[@wonderwomanhina3353]

cat is trying to take a footage 😀

[@bunnyfriend6654]

max epson yeah I noticed

[@BRIGHTJUS]

max epson Yeap that ground owl

[@WhiskeyPieSometimes]

It took me way too long to realize there is a cat in the background on the shelf hahaha!

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

Should be required viewing for any new turtle owner. COuld save a lot of reptile lives!

[@kryptoknighttoking2815]

this guy looks like nickleback

[@metaltriops5957]

LOOK AT THIS BAR GRAPH!

[@_taliajanae]

LOOK AT THIS PIEGRAPH

[@raschan6911]

🎶Look at this photograph every time it makes me laugh🎶

[@bobbuilder3628]

LOOK AT THIS LINE GRAPH

[@aaronseluga2992]

Flow Flow he does

[@earthling1984]

They have different care than aquatic turtles, you will need to research.

[@5954ldydi]

Kitty stalking turtle in background...

[@IamGhengisKhan]

Many people are saying that the turtle is "just shedding". Don't let them undermine the truth that turtles will live shortened lives without proper environmental conditions. The core truths are that turtles can live many decades. Many could outlive their caretakers. MOST pet turtles die younger than they should have, due to the decisions of their caretakers. Huge numbers of pet turtles die within a few months or years. They need proper: Housing Light Heat Nutrition Exercise Predator protection Low stress conditions (think natural habitat free of harassment from other animals including other turtles) Clean and proper water conditions specific to the size and species. Failsafes against problems. Will a power failure cause death? What if you get in a car accident? Will all your turtles die too? Larger environments are more stable. Keeping a turtle should be assumed to be a task which will last until after you die and in which ONE mistake will cause the death of the animal which will be your fault. It is hard to go 60 years without making a mistake. The decision is more permanent than most pets, and often taken much less seriously. Frequently people will say "I haven't worried about X(lighting/heat/proper diet) for years and he seems OK". The argument is not valid when talking about a species that should live 50-100 years. Would you say "my young child has been smoking for years and doesn't have lung cancer yet"? The goal is not for it to live for the next few years. The goal should be for it to still be in perfect health when YOU die of old age.

[@akshaykumarkamble1823]

Haydn Brown that's awesome take on the turtle care. I remember have them when I was a kid, they died as I didn't know about how to care for them. I would say turtles should not be pet atleast for young people, unlike for other pets. Also displacing from their natural habitat to sell them to owners who would then struggle for creating a natural habitat. It seems a vicious cycle. I would rather go on a beach and see a turtle as a someone who is local than having the turtle as pet. Maybe we humans are fascinated about their lifespans. But I guess we should try to see what's best for them. As someone has said, "if you love someone set them free."

[@hamztergurltv3299]

Akshaykumar Kamble hey! When I was six I had two turtles with all the propper equipment young kids watch you tube and do research too!

[@laurenbellish4932]

My turtle just passed away a few hours ago and I'm watching these types of videos to see what I did wrong. He was so happy this morning and was swimming around his tank then I went to the tank later in the day and he was under the filter not moving. Then I picked him up and his body was limp and his head was flopping around like a rag doll. I hope he passed peacefully and didn't have to struggle. My family and I believe he drown under the filters current. I'm upset that he died so soon and he was only about 6 weeks old. I am getting a new turtle soon to help through this hard time. RIP Bullwinkle

[@_taliajanae]

Lauren Bellish aw sorry for your lost bud :/

[@sicilianotoronto]

Most of the time in the young ones they pick up bacterial infections in the lungs. My nephew had the same problem,. I fought it just in time and used a drop of oregano oil and kept the turtle moist in in a small amount of warm water. Was fine the next day. They sometimes pick up the infections from the pet store.

[@stayelevated4205]

#ripbullwinkle

[@yesseniafigueroa5801]

make sure they can have room to breath and dont get caught up in any crack or place that can keep them from breathing so less water helps.

[@jamiebrummer3259]

Lauren Bellish I’m feel so bad

[@bgmes5148]

Thank you for this. I recently lost the street cat I am feeding and been depressed ever since. I am looking for something discreet since pets are not allowed in our apartment. Now I know these beautiful creatures are not for me. I enjoyed the video and that cat behind him :-)

[@420Fafa]

This video was super helpful!! I am giving away my guinea pig to my moms friends guinea pig farm and I am trying to convince my parents to get me a turtle so just in case if I get a turtle I have been watching a bunch of videos and reaserching. But anyways this video was super helpful.

[@earthling1984]

Releasing a pet into the wild? Wrong thing to do...

[@insaneinnixa]

the parts of his shell "chipping up" is from him growing. its just like any other reptile shedding

[@misshumpalot5484]

TRUST ME I have a turtle rescue and when I get the ones who didn't get lighting indoors their shell looks like the shell of the turtle he has in front of him. don't pick apart his video. This guy cares about their care. And I think he does a great job educating the many uneducated turtle owners watching his video.

[@h0neymourn207]

Healthy Turtles don't shed their shells like that hunty

[@mark-one6511]

bro just google it its not the uvb they shed its just that when there is not enough uvb and heat the shedding is not done right so that happens its just hanging in there

[@menolastnameneeded1023]

Silly ceasar

[@nicholedwyne4787]

Thanks alot bro. Now, I really know how to take care of a turtle.

[@etta5487]

+Earthling1984 Can the turtles climb onto the platform itself or does it need a ramp or something to walk onto it? and what kind of platform should I use for the turtle to bask on?

[@redbaron9650]

Depends how tall it is if quite tall make a ramp and any platform like a rock etc

[@bemei9291]

Etta Jurima alexander and eliza hello parents

[@jackiemorales5214]

Ol

[@marcdddd9514]

RedBaron hello I have a 20 long tank there's a space in between the tank for the filter so I can not fully fill it which is fine I think my turtle doesn't like deep water . The tank is pretty small for it but it's all I could afford for now but if you can link me some rocks or a full rock type for it to climb on. It hasn't been in a tank for years probably 6 years never had lighting or any basking spot it's very rebellious of the whole basking thing doesn't understand it. My tank is a problem for some basking products because I can't fully fill the tank and it's kinda small in width so it can't fit big products I need some thing that will take up the width of it side to side and a good easy way to climb it

[@RK-sp2gl]

very informative! thanks for uploading!

[@Americanpsycho520]

You're welcome

[@anthonywellwood8443]

thank you so much! I got two red-eared sliders 2 weeks ago. now I can keep my turtles healthy! you are very intelligent!

[@rileybenedict1804]

wtf? that "chipping" of his shell is the turtle shedding. Literally 100% natural for the turtle to do that

[@alesuarez8234]

Riley Benedict Nope, have had my turtle for 12 years and not ONCE has that chipping ever appeared on him because he has UVB lights in his tank.

[@sneakysnape3425]

Ale Suarez I've had my turtle 6 years and he sheds every 6 months or so... I have 3 other adult female turtles I got about a year ago and they do it too. They have UVB and a heat lamp and on sunny days I put them outside in one of those plastic children's pools. I have 4 baby turtles too and they haven't done it but from what Ive read when they grow a few inches their shells will shed too.

[@theoley3212]

Yeah thats not true turtles only shed if they dont have enough uvb

[@toazteh5669]

Riley Benedict that's exactly what I was thinking.

[@toazteh5669]

Ale Suarez actually it's better to give a turtle sunlight because that is what they get in the wild.

[@earthling1984]

What UVB light do you have, and do you replace your UVB lights every 6 to 9 months? Even if they are still giving off light, they stop producing any useable UVB after about 6 months.

[@djpower2433]

I have a problem! I heard that turtles have salmonella and I want to buy a turtle but I'm afraid if I touch him I will get sick. I also don't know how to clean his tank! Help please!

[@FreakyJax1]

Don't you get salmonella from eating it?

[@alexsanchez1620]

FreakyJax no if you touch it and it has it then you can get it if you thouch yourself

[@FreakyJax1]

alex sanchez Oh, didn't know that.

[@zaku2939]

I believe if the shell is under 1 inch in size, it will shed salmonella. But it doesn't after it grows larger than that size. I got mild salmonella poisoning once just from picking one up at the pet store. But yeah I read that somewhere, probably the wiki

[@yerimel7747]

just watch ur hands everytime u touch it dont touch ur eyes,mouth

[@leseasthall2756]

I have a toitoitse 4 10 years he’s 1 and he’s called shelldon👄💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@LeKawaiiMoogle13]

I'm so proud of my ali snapper (we're releasing him in the spring). He's finally snapping. Is it normal for ali snappers and musks not to bask? My musk sometimes will just put the front of himself up to sleep, but that's it. Their food has plenty of D3, plus they spend a couple days each month with my sister's tortoise, who has the desert uv bulb.

[@earthling1984]

...he was pushing up with his legs, doing that himself. Not me.

[@keliprado6838]

i got a baby reeves turtle the reptile guy told me to not feed him every day. is that true? how much do i feed him?

[@earthling1984]

Every other day I feed my turtles.

[@keliprado6838]

+Earthling1984 okay. thank u. i love ur videos ur very knowledgeable about turtles. an this is my very first turtle.

[@na4evr]

It was when I was under 8 years old, about 15 years ago.. They were my mom's and sadly she didn't know that they needed basking spots with proper lighting so they both died. I'm not sure how long they both lived too.

[@deantravous8118]

this dude called me out in the start of the vid lmao

[@MrTBistheman]

Should I upgrade my turtle tank to a larger one with an internal filter? My RES is about 15cm long and is knocking the filter and heater of its suction cups regularly

[@TomokoAbe_]

Change your UVB light every 6 months to a year. UVB wears out in time. The light will still work but no UVB.

[@DougRatmanLMAO]

That's a pretty cat in the background. what breed is it?

[@tatfoo]

why you keep making the same videos before you buy a turtle watch this??? you got like 4 videos on turtle care saying the same shitt why is that

[@TheGamerGoat98]

hey earthling, how did you get your 40 gallon turtle tank to get that "green swampy" look. It looks like algae and makes it look natural and awesome

[@anthonyluis7119]

I wish 🐢 for my birthday im from Philippines

[@earthling1984]

it is clear water, that is just from the glass having algae on it.

[@botasblancas8880]

Great video 👍🏼

[@unnamed9254]

that turtle shell is fine its just shedding.....

[@theoley3212]

DreadSpore no if the turtle dosent have enough uvb rays

[@sicilianotoronto]

DreadSpore yah shell looks fine, it should get better lighting though.

[@jackiemorales5214]

Ol

[@andreac4333]

Earthling knows ....... that your wrong

[@campbellpaquette5076]

the oley 321 look up the channel Turtle Girl, get educated.

[@TomokoAbe_]

or you can take your turtle outside daily for a half hour to 1 hour. daily for life--but no super hot environment.

[@odilonreyes1710]

Im own 3 red eared sliders,but may i ask why are u smashing him in the start lol

[@ashden4376]

I know

[@ivantajan5744]

he wasnt bashing it the turtle was trying to walk

[@dontreadmyprofilepicture931]

The turtle was acting like a rabbit

[@zucaner5392]

It was doing it itself. At one point you see him jumping up when he isn't holding it.

[@geekynerdgaming5671]

no the bunny disguised as a turtle is trying to escape XD

[@lilshell8279]

Cesar better get away from his camera 😂😂

[@nancymcdonald1830]

Awesome videos! My UV lamp is currently over the ramp to the docking area i.e. shallow water. My turtle is probably half way submerged in this place and she does hang out there quite a bit to rest. Is this good or should I move it next to the heating lamp? If you could address nesting for turtles that would be helpful. Does my female RES need a sandy area in case she lays unfertilized eggs or will she be healthy without? Can I have a separate tank prepared? I have an (estimated) 15-20yr old 7 inch female RES. She is housed in 55 gallons with an above tank basking area I built. She is a rescue; I found her wandering outside and took her in after 3 days. Hence the 55gal but I hope to upgrade to a >120 gal next year. I am sad to hear about that peeling you showed in this video as she does have that. Thanks!

[@ronnetteharvey2002]

I looked away and saw a bang. I looked back and saw you bang the turtle. Goodness! man REALLY?

[@superplush6407]

I don't have a turtle but I have a snake named bubba. I took good care of him and he is living a long life. He has a heater light and has been a good pet. He was about 1 year old before I was even born and before my mom and dad were married when he arrived by some kids. That I think was about 13 years ago. Can you do a video about snakes? (P.S.: He is a Ball Python.)

[@MrKingofcaptain]

I am thinking of buying a Musk turtle or a Map turtle. I was wondering which is easiest to care for and what is the cost for setting up the tank and buying the turtle? I would like it as cheap as possible as I am only 14 and don't have much money of my own.

[@andrewspencer5737]

My uncle and I have kept and bred more than ten species of turtles with just outdoor ponds and giant plastic tubs without filter or UVB globes, just plain sunlight. One time, we purchased a heater and filter, and we end up with turtles with the same condition as when we keep them in tubs. I am NOT saying this to tell you to not use UVB globes and all of the equipment. I suggest you to use them as they yield better results, well at least for most people.

[@sashaogut4215]

With the filtration system, could you just wash out the filter and then put it back in, Or would you have to buy a new filter and completely replace it?

[@gaimbemustaches178]

My turtle is just a eastern painter turtle. I have had him for over a year. His previous owner never had heat for him so I thought he would be fine. But after like a half a year he went into like a semi sleep state so he wouldn't eat. I keep the tank at about 75/80°F and he seems fine. I keep it like that since it's a small tank and I didn't want to buy a big heater for it. He has a light and a place to bask. He seems very happy and is playful and social. I feel him pellets with nutrients and give him some shrimp every week since he's small.

[@stefanschuster8971]

What about putting a musk turtle in a 125 gallon cichild tank . I would need a semi dry basking spot . would the uv light be bad for the fish and can the musk turtle do well in the water finally would they pick on each other much? great video please get back to me man

[@akshaykumarkamble1823]

I remember have them as a pet when I was a kid, they died as I didn't know about how to care for them. I would say turtles should not be pet atleast for young people, unlike for other pets. Also displacing from their natural habitat to sell them to owners who would then struggle for creating a natural habitat. It seems a vicious cycle. I would rather go on a beach and see a turtle as a someone who is local than having the turtle as pet. Maybe we humans are fascinated about their lifespans. But I guess we should try to see what's best for them. As someone has said, "if you love someone set them free."

[@thelalal3]

I was wondering if anyone could help me out with this. I'm adopting a turtle from my science teacher next week. Don't worry, I have a tank, heating light, and UVB light ready. The problem is that my teacher hasn't told me the exact species yet. She said it was a box turtle but I'm not sure, because it doesn't exactly look like the pictures. My goal is to make sure that my turtles environment is the best possible. Could anyone help me identify it? it doesn't have a pattern on its face/legs like this one, it is kind of plain brownish green and so is its shell. Its neck is also quite short, and is is about 5 inches long. Any ideas? Thanks :)

[@Ryuk551]

Good thing I found this video by pure consistence. Been thinking about getting turtles since I was little. I like turtle tanks way better than fish tanks.

[@why8922]

Also I have a friend who is taking my turtle after it is too big to stay in my house, they have a really big pond and a smaller on, with plenty of other box turtles is it okay to bring my turtle there after he has been in captivity? Plz help I don’t want to have my turtle suffering!

[@xxXTheAlleyCatXxx]

It's frustrating to me how unknowledgable people are about how to take care of turtles, especially red eared sliders. Turtles live for a hella long time and require a lot of time and money. You're going to have to continue upgrading that little tank you bought throughout it's whole life as it gets bigger, but pet stores don't tell you this.

[@carllivingston169]

I like to use the floating basking spots with hatchlings and juviniles. Then I use above tank basking spots for my adults.

[@brittneyhall5034]

What about baby rare albino turtles.... I was wondering how do I care for that kind of species of a turtle a male and female? What do I need to take care of them? Do I put them in separate tanks or do I put them in the same tank? This is gonna be my first time caring for a baby turtle

[@monicab2712]

and if you have any recommendations about the right place to get the tank from.. i mean like amazon or should i go somewhere to buy it from?

[@yocho2677]

good you showed this effect without uvb light, my led light provides heat when i checked it, and got a uvb light now, i dont think i need to get a light for warming, what you think?

[@obeyahir2991]

Why was he slamming the turtle wtf

[@earthling1984]

I wasn't slamming anything you special snowflake. Turtles have very hard shells. The slightest touch will cause a sound. Grow up.

[@jasonpp1973]

what is the survival rate for freshwater baby turtles in the wild? How many of the egg clutch will make it to adulthood?

[@suzanna1476]

Although it is true that turtles do need proper UV lights, turtle shells naturally shed and grow with their body since they don't switch shells, so the shedding is normal but it is important to have a proper UV light.

[@ttvdragon3211]

your slamming the turtle I'm a kid I hade a turtle before and I never slam my turtle you slammed his stomach 4 times

[@J44yla]

i have 2 questions Do hatchling turtles automatically know how to swim when they hatch? and is it safe to put a baby turtle (1 inch) in a 100 galon tank?

[@danielle12600]

we found a turtle in dc which is the city but we live in maryland which has more land.. can you go more into depth about the heating basking area? how do i provide heat?

[@rudainasuhani]

bro is it just me or was it bothering anybody else that he kept picking up and dropping the turtle and dragging it across the table

[@Snakemomma2012]

Cesar stop it . Wow we got to see the evil side of u for a split second didn't me.

[@monicab2712]

Also where do you feed them? lol i mean do you take them out of tank in a separate place to feed them or you just feed them in their tank, because when i do, i need to change water ever 4-5 days can never stay for a week.

[@imangoplayzi8450]

i just adopted a turtle like 2 months ago.. and i have a small tank for him.. im getting a bigger one tomorow with my own money. and hes a desert turtle. he was sitting on the road and i snuk him in my car and i hid it from my parents and there proud of xD and i live in a pretty cold area and. i dont know how to make him a good tank..

[@xtinammfwcl9409]

I'm using yur video for an assignment. I have to create a webpage using word and I am doing mine on my red earred slider henry n turtle care. I will send you the link to my page when its done. the only person who is going to see it is my professor.

[@dontknow9290]

can you keep two males together and two female just wondering I have a female

[@iheartricers8272]

I have a UVB light but my turtle shell still peel like that. and it is dry place

[@bengoller4884]

I love turtles !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bilalhussain6417]

How much will it cost altogether for a musk turtle including UVB

[@HRDK-SKLETRMUMMR-MEGTRN]

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[@earthling1984]

Good job thumbs upping your own comment.

[@davidfox9733]

maybe 50-100 gallons. they are expensive though

[@Penelopemee]

If I have my turtle outdoors I would not need any additional lighting right?

[@libraric7212]

My two lil babies (one like half an inch somehow and the other bigger) have a 75 gallon tank.

[@katelyn175]

I have a light and I have two turtles my turtles have lived up to about three years now

[@leehongjin6884]

Use Celsius and Metric! Only 5% of people use Fahrenheit

[@damom2707]

can I ask why you have a turtle on a kitchen table they are proven to carry salmonella bad for yourself or children

[@jeff217eis]

Could you show me which fish I could put in with my turtles if any and how i should setup my tank for them.

[@ttvdragon3211]

ok listen I'm a nine year old boy and I just saying the turtle tried to get out your hand and slammed it's self

[@marniewilson7904]

how small is the turtle how big of a tank can a turtle have and do they need any thing like dirt or wood chips

[@MaliciousMollusc]

I didnt know Nickelback was into the reptile hobby..

[@uwupizza6755]

Are you sure the chips aren’t shedding? Search for shedding and red eared sliders they shed

[@savannahandelmo]

We had the heat and uvb for when ours was inside and then we put her outside in a plastic pond when it was warm outside.

[@jakejana597]

Earthling my turtle came in with a red eye and all it does is sleep it eats like a pig, it's a yellow bellied slider.

[@moisesvega541]

GET OUT OF HERE CAESAR!.... CAESAR GET AWAY FROM MY CAMERA!! haha :)

[@vigilhammer]

Holy shit.. that cat!! DId`nt even know it was there behind.

[@yerimel7747]

i have a turtle red foot turtoise but the good is i live in puerto rico so i dont need that much heating cuz its for this climete

[@dumbhehe3977]

The cat behind is liek “give me the fooking turtle”

[@__nintendhoe__9418]

When I always want a pet I always come across your videos saying the scary stuff.... XD

[@MrWood-Marshal]

whats that weird hairy thing on my left and you right? bye the way i saw it dentlessfox.

[@H1andM1]

When will there be a pet room update. I am your number 1 fan

[@Attributetonothing]

The cat scared the shit outta me ! Videobombing! Epic

[@Becabear123]

My dad found a soft shell turtle on the road and put it in our pond. Would it need uvb light then?

[@jelenacvetkovic136]

I was listening to him until the little guy jumped that was hella cute 😄😇

[@thelightning0346]

Your cat is beautiful behind you. What kind of turtle is it?

[@ade7020]

Do you need a uv light if you keep the turtle in a pound in a hot climate

[@McMerlin11]

AWW the turtle was jumping XD And #CesarTheCatIsAwesome

[@earthling1984]

What happen to them?!?