How To Care For A Baby Turtle - (Most Species!)

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Here's quick guide for most species of aquatic turtle! Enjoy!
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[@hiperson5986]

I think it's also important to mention that all turtles are different and it's important to pay attention to behavior and habits of your individual turtle to understand what they need, how much to feed them, what they prefer in they're enclosure, etc

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Bingo, absolutely correct. I'm using this as a super super general rule of thumb!

[@JesusCruz-yz1tw]

Ok

[@sharrell5185]

​@@DanTheTurtleMan_how do you empty the water out. That tub with water would be too heavy for me is there a hose

[@davidbennett8099]

@@DanTheTurtleMan_ 3:02

[@Abraham2768]

I just found one and was thinking of releasing him since he was slightly stressed but figured he might become road kill or fall prey but after this video I will keep him his name is mitch.

[@mandycooke5518]

I found a baby red eared slider in my swimming pool skimmer after a big storm last week and this was SUPER helpful, thank you!

[@territyler4011]

I found one in our pool also!😊

[@Lisa-ox4nb]

My son found a painted baby turtle also in a pool they were closing for the winter. He took it home and then had to move , and had nowhere to keep it. So I ended up taking it. Cause it was too cold already to let it go. Still winter here so I was wondering if someone wants it or is it ok to let it go in the spring? Next I just heard they're not legal to keep in New York.

[@Kiara-yq2mo]

​@@Lisa-ox4nb If you're still getting rid of your hatchling I would love to have to it. I have 2 maps and have been looking in to getting a hatchling.

[@tinaali9378]

I found a red ear in my pool. What do you feed them

[@xqqivyqqx]

1. clean and heated water 2. plants (fake)/cover 3. UVB lighting 4. food 5. tank

[@ofthedawn]

Could fake plants poke thier eyes out?

[@gamezthangz3550]

What do you feed them

[@iqasyahiraa2727]

Do they need basking area??

[@teresaames7902]

@@ofthedawnreally

[@ofthedawn]

@@teresaames7902 they're sharp.

[@rach1996]

We had a red eared slider named Bob, for 12 years. He got pneumonia and died a month ago. He was so aggressive and angry, he would bite your fingers and attack his dock and his heat lamp. We’re getting a new southern painted baby turtle. I’m excited. A new friend back! You don’t realize how lonely you are once your buddy goes to the big pond. I used to just talk to him like I do my dogs or humans. I always joked he got the best tv and music around. Thanks for this video, I’m so excited for a new friend! We have a 56 gallon so there’s wiggle room for him or her to grow!

[@rach1996]

Our baby turtle did not make it. His shell was hard, his eyes were clear, the fish living in his tank as well are healthy and the waters appropriately warmed to his liking and no odd smell or odor. He just didn’t make it. 🥺 we’re not going to get another. It’s just so sad when the pets go, especially when you don’t understand why.

[@gilliewaddington9872]

We just had a baby turtle walk across our driveway --maybe painted? Spotted? Slider? Um, you are our what next.

[@StillWorkn23]

How they keep popping up at the same time looking at you is really cute.

[@kristalpetty8882]

Thank you for posting this! My 4 month old musk turtle has the same setup! Everyone’s always on me for a heat bulb and no one believes me when I tell this this same thing!

[@daniellebryer8040]

How old do they need to be before you provide heat bulb? New baby turtle momma here.

[@estebanmontes9129]

Can you provide a link to the heater?

[@donecheap1680]

Well ..if you don't have a heat lamp then sitting them in the sun will server the same purpose

[@yanfortunemaster4220]

thank you for sharing this video.. i have many baby turtles here in my room.. they help me alot to ease my anxiety

[@monicdavis6150]

Baby turtles listening to the explanation for synthesizing. 🐢 👂🏾 “What” ? in a little Jon voice. 😆

[@Grapeseedoil]

Great vid, you explained everything thoroughly yet simple enough to follow. Wish I had seen your vid first. I have to find some cool plants like that.

[@Daisy_the_rabbit]

THIS REALLLY helped thank you so muchhhhhhh I can’t wait to get my turtle THANK YOU

[@CoreyOrhyan]

Man just came across your account and really appreciate your content. Been into to turtles since I was a kid. Now I have a red eared slider and a Florida softshell! I'm lookin to add a diamondback terrapin to the family. Loving this content!

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you Corey!!!

[@Drud]

In the same enclosure, or in separate?

[@CoreyOrhyan]

@@Drud My softshell and slider share with a couple cichlids! They're about a year old now . My DBT's have their own home also

[@thegoat-eq6rg]

Thanks I'm planing on getting 1 or 2 turtels

[@tamster2k]

We had a turtle lay eggs in our front yard. It’s the red eared slider. This has helped getting a temp setup for them before we take them to the pond. The mom came from the pond, so they are wild. All we want to do is make sure they are ok as newborns. If we take them to AC, they will just be put down.

[@Paranormalinvestigations]

We found a baby American slider at our front door. We are not sure how it arrived there but was want to provide a healthy environment for it. Thank you for such amazing instructional videos.

[@xbemos]

Thank you so much for the help!😍🐢

[@willarcher2353]

Thanks dan for the care guides I think this will help grow your channal.

[@dnllmaurer1]

Excellent information, thank you for explaining this so clearly. You provided all the details I was searching for to care for my little turtle correctly. I appreciate the fake plant idea, that will simplify the process of keeping water clean. One suggestion, please note measurements in both versions. Degrees in Fahrenheit & Celsius or size in Feet & Meters. Wishing all abundant Blessings!

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Noted!!! Absolutely. I sometimes am narrow sighted unfortunately but I absolutely will keep that in mind in the future. Thank you for watching!

[@dianaaguilar7914]

Can i have one please

[@ilarious5729]

Dan: "You need heated water, it needs to be about 82°" My European ass: why would you want to cook your turtles? 😳

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

HAHA woops!!! 🤣🤣 Fahrenheit :p

[@f2fg4gji6y4]

I thought that once as well. I keep thinking Celsius.

[@dnllmaurer1]

I agree, it's critical to specify Degrees, either Fahrenheit or Celsius! Never know who's watching & where they live. It would be helpful to state both. I watch other content with measurements & they provide both, Feet & Meters.

[@RayanYehya]

Fahrenheit 😂

[@ilarious5729]

@@RayanYehya yea, got that pretty quickly unlike on some videos where people use metric and imperial both, that's just cruel 😅

[@fortnitebeast755]

this was so helpful im subbed now for life

[@dustinnew6890]

I love your baby turtle videos

[@kathleenmferruggia]

Just got a baby yesterday my neighbor gave me it. Great info. Warmed the water up put some plants in. Gotta get a lamp.

[@overstockoutlet309]

Love these videos!!!

[@damiansmithey1420]

Look at the adorable babies 😍 😍

[@mikeflo2089]

Two seconds in and I'm already hitting the like button. Cuz I know what's going to be a good one

[@neldamills1439]

Same

[@darrenmurray7204]

Thank you for your video it was so helpful. I have a river cooter turtle coming to me from my local pet store..can't wait.

[@cheyb_1]

I just got a new turtle and this is so helpful!thank you!

[@TrueSkoolMusic]

nice - just picked up a rare golden thread. turning out to be a daring climber.

[@therandomturtle8342]

Thanks dan for the suggestion for food!

[@alivv7608]

I love this video and how u explain, and ur turtles are so cute and beautiful, keep going bro (I'm a new subscriber;D)

[@chris0674]

Thanks bro… your video help me a lot 🙏

[@amethystlc91]

Glad I found this channel :)

[@beachyy_.]

Tysm 🙏🏼 I found one in my pool and I've always wanted a turtle tysm I needed to know how to take care of them

[@Samuel-mi7pu]

Thank you so much i have a baby snapping turtle and it works!

[@overstockoutlet309]

ESPECIALLY LIKE the Stuffed Turtle!!!

[@Donnamhm012]

Great video!

[@cortneyskidmore2097]

Do you have any hatchlings for sale? I currently own 2 musk turtles and would love to add some terrapins

[@savagebengalentertainment5668]

45 no way i wouldnt have thought lol loving the videos need more diamond back ones i keep watching them im curious about sand and vermiculate areas for indoors and where they lay eggs indoors

[@donecheap1680]

Diamond backs? Map turtles?

[@AstroFishie]

thanks for the great video! just got told i can get a turtle! so happy! just have to save for for it now!

[@E86Films]

Thanks your Video helped me out I just got two baby turtles. But I need to get a heater to keep there water warm and the light. plus I always do change there water and I need some plants. I had a question to ask you? Can Turtles sleep on a warm blanket??? Or Blanket???

[@gaiconstable9972]

Hi Dan. Can you advise me on caring for baby land tortoises? Mine are RED-FOOTED tortoises, I believe they are called in Enlish. I live in the French Caribbean, and here they are referred to as MOLOKOI, or CHARBONNIÈRE À PATTES ROUGES. One of my 4 eggs hatched this morning. I have them in a cat litterbox that I made into an improvised incubator with fine earth and a touch of donkey manure. This was 6 months ago. I took it out of the litterbox and put it in a very small empty cardboard box with a bit of water in a jar cover. (They can drown in very little water.)No food. However, I feel to put it back in the litterbox with some hibiscus branches for it to hide under. These turtles love to eat hibicus leaves as well as various tropical fruit. Should I provide food for it this early? Thank you for any advice you can provide. Gai...

[@SanSetBlazin]

I have a red eared slider 🐢 💕 he's so adorable 🥰

[@Aly0313]

Thank you for this video ☺️💖

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Absolutely!!

[@ronhobbs8038]

What brand and wattage is the heater in this video?

[@libbyjameson1275]

Can juvenile RES survive ok in an outside pond in winter? It can get as cold as upper 20's at night, but mostly stays in the 30's at night. The water temp is already in the upper 50's and he is just getting to where he doesn't want to eat. The juvenile is 1 1/2 years old. Thank you for your reply

[@glendalisdiaz351]

Where do you find the plants? Do they have to be like aquarium plants or any type of artificial plant is okay?

[@microwavedmetal]

I’m getting a turtle and i know all of this but I’m excited lol…naming my new new buddy Van Halen after one of my favorite bands

[@kirbylink1992]

Very nice video!

[@GregsTurtleHaven]

Keep that mustache and you’ll be showing us how to care for a human baby

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

💀💀🤣🤣🤣

[@AviSLeigh]

I volunteer! Lol

[@guyclairiot7491]

I will add a little dry basking area, cork bark is far enough for hatchlings, I favor flat stones for bigger ones.

[@FLS713HTX]

Just found one near my grass in my front yard my daughter pointed it out and we took it in i have to identify it for its need but this greatly helps so thank you

[@caden_gabriel]

Can you do another video like this but for adult turtles pls

[@amandaquinn5824]

What do you suggest I do I have 3 turtles one has his own aquarium and two share a aquarium I brought the two together and they have been sharing the same tank for 7 years but I don't think they get along very well IV noticed ones tail is white at the tip and I believe it's from the other turtle nipping at it also one tends to jump on top of the other quite aggressively should I separate them ?

[@BIGROB-mt5ei]

Good video dude very informative🤘

[@over9k_eber]

Do you keep your terrapins in brackish or fresh water

[@kforshawtattoo]

Hello I'm just wondering about the comment you made about them drying out I have recently got a river back cooter and she probably spends most the time basking and not in her water is this okay?

[@tonairodriguez4648]

I just got a red ear slider for my birthday a month ago i love him or her so much

[@KaleighSSG]

Thank you! This was very informative, my boyfriend and I found a chicken turtle hatchling in our pool two days ago and we’ve been trying to figure out how to raise it!

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Oooh chicken turtles are REALLY hard to raise. I’d recommend finding a local wetland and releasing it!

[@pachexo5964]

Mine lives in a fish tank 💀 10 gal filled up more then Half way with plants and rocks and stuff in the water they sleep underwater with their heads out and love to swim with my fishes

[@betsabecalvo1438]

Thank you so much I just got two baby yellow belly slider I will definitely subscribe 😊

[@rosecasedy3689]

My dad thought the eggs of the turtle didn't fertilized so he threw one and the turtle's head came out and it was moving but I think it wasn't ready yet to come out. What should we do?? I feel really bad:(

[@Bright_WX]

I have 2 turtles and ty for giving me tips

[@janawild4582]

Hey Dan enjoyed your video. I have been wanting to get a diamondback Terrapin for a while now. I was wondering what you do with your big ones that are outside in the winter? Maybe I missed the video. You see I was wondering if I could possibly keep mine outside year around once they get bigger? I live in Texas and it definitely does get down below freezing here but it’s not near as cold As other places, and I didn’t know if maybe some of the different sub species of Diamondbacks would do better in my area than others? Thank you

[@juliannze]

He keeps his turtles that are in the big pond outside during the winter. If they are younger or have something going on with them then I would set up a tank inside but

[@tatesreptileworld8654]

So you need a basking light and a water heater ?? That’s what I’m having trouble with when researching

[@elisha5022]

And some plant cover to hide in and sit on top for feeding time 😄

[@seanp9157]

I have a baby mud turtle I found a year and a half ago. it was really wierd because I found him in November, which means he is like 5 months old, but was still smaller than my thumbnail! It's the one in the pic on my thumbnail, that's the day I found him. I can't imagine how small he was when he hatched. He loves tubifex worms, those cubes. I usually keep a few right next to the tank because I have to break small pieces off for him. He now has seen them and knows they are there, so he is constantly digging down into the sand, thinking he is going to find a way to get to them!

[@davidasosa]

Question, if for any reason I cannot have the uv light, what alternative could you suggest?

[@endiasings]

Thank you this was so informative. I just bought a red eared baby tiny tiny slider. I was told to feed him once every 2 days is that accurate?

[@koldblooded1352]

No baby need w eat every day

[@tomikluci]

Hey I bought baby river cooter and have a tank and the bulb the plants but I don t have the heater and filter so far can they survive for some time before I get my hands on those 2 bad boys? Also he s here a couple hours but he s still not eating I hope it s normal

[@SgopalJ4940]

Really helpful video❤

[@philipchampion566]

Is the UVB light absolutely essential? What about natural sunlight for a couple hours per day instead?

[@f2fg4gji6y4]

I would recommend a UVB lamp, I have a Macleay river turtle and have just had the UVB lamp. Sunlight is still fine though, completely up to you.

[@oliviajovanka7032]

I heard natural sunlight is 3 times more useful than bulbs. But idk....

[@therealert5876]

Hi Dan, just wondering why a basking platform isnt necessary for the babies to bask and dry their shells. Do only adults need to dry their shells?

[@duvanxo3033]

Hi Dan, I am planning to buy a baby turtle and use a 20gal tub without a filter for now. When it comes to changing the water, Can I do every other day? Do I need to use "conditioner" for the water? Do you have any videos on how to change the water for baby turtles? Thanks in advance.

[@jaqui417]

what kind of turtles are small enough to hold in your hand so then I can get it

[@mrsricancoleman8381]

Man just named every turtle I was looking at

[@camdensewell1221]

Hey I’m interested in your baby turtles and I would like to know how I could get one, if you are going to sell them in the near future after they get a little bigger.

[@premipillay-suzannasgoldap3114]

very good tq.

[@DailyDoseOfDragons]

I will hopefully be getting a new turtle in a few months so I need to know how to care for them

[@jeraldkonkel]

Do you have any tips for a baby snapping turtle?

[@felixhe393]

I really like your Diamondback turtle,please tell me where you get it, I need exactly website link or location store

[@marvi-br4tl]

i have some baby turtles i put them in my balcony with natural sun and i dont use heater because i live in a tropical island i just wanna make sure if its ok

[@matthewpetersen4417]

2 juvi western painted turtles = 3 Rio grandee, 1 hieroglyphic river cooter, 1 pink belly snapper, and 3 snappers, I want to put them in with the painted but the size difference, that would be bad or have you had success. Not that I'm trying to be a cheap butmuch on electric or nothing.

[@WiseUpRiseUp42]

Just got my kids a Red eared slider baby I named her Shelly can’t wait to get her setup tomorrow 🐢

[@Jesus_jewel]

I'm curious...what kind of water heater do you use, @DanTheTurtleMan. I've been using the Tetra water heater, and I think it's a piece of junk.

[@scottkeller2543]

Hey Dan my wife really likes turtles you should see our backyard ....lol but back to my point can I purchase a baby Diamond back terrapin from you or do you have someone ...you can recommend thanks Scott Keller

[@Djzozo5]

Thank you I’m gonna get a turtle 🐢 and now I know how to take care of my little baby turtle 🐢

[@user-oh6gt7mq1e]

I have a mini turtle which have been about the same size for over 6 months now

[@leizeldomagas7660]

thank you my baby turtle is going to be so happy😄😄😊😊😊

[@TheBlackdiamond88]

What do you do if a sick turtle you bought is sent to you sick I spent a lot and lost my baby turtle and did everything your showing my turtle would not eat the 11 days I had her she had all the lights same food she was sent to me sick I nursed this turtle and was heartbroken when I couldn’t save her I was very angry with the co on line I bought her from I have a baby red slider that is perfectly healthy eats good very healthy all I can say if you buy a turtle and you think something is wrong send it back most of all upon only get 7 days it does not say you can send them back but that’s what I should have done is now I am told by the company

[@ThurisazKingslayer]

I had saved a baby musk turtle from my swimming pool. Named him squirtle and he's been doing fine so far but he's missing a few key ingredients in this formula so ty for the help.

[@ThurisazKingslayer]

He loves his little plants so much 🎉 really improves his quality of life so much.

[@f2fg4gji6y4]

would you recommend a Yellow belied slider?

[@merpyderpy-vl9kl]

Is it ok if I use a rock structure for cover? I made sort of a cave of rocks and the turtle always sleeps and hides there when relaxing.

[@LisandraBaolcom-zo7qc]

Thank u!

[@CopperCanyonTerrapins]

Dan, what filter are you using in this tub?

[@blazerios8970]

thx for the info now i know how to take care of a turtle (btw i am getting a turtle and now i also know type of turtle to get! :D)

[@Jay10137]

Hey I have a baby turtle and he’s like the size of a quarter maybe a little bigger and what should I feed him I have a setup with pump basking spot plants wood and lights

[@esthefaniebitana7420]

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[@therandomgirlthatlikesboba]

what breed are the turtles you have? and ,i really like the reeves turtle ( chinese pond turtles ) and does this video include them?

[@sherrymclean3903]

How do I rid my baby turtle tank slime. I cleaned with vinegar and was scrub sparkly clean two days later scum attack. How do you rid the skime

[@sophiekophie]

I think I have a cooter. thank you for this video!!

[@theturtlelover1952]

Hey Dan, what uvb bulb do you use?

[@srdflowerhornrambocumminit7499]

Well explainied. Cute turtles. 👌

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you!!

[@srdflowerhornrambocumminit7499]

@@DanTheTurtleMan_ Welcome. I have kept a Red neck Slider before. Had separate setup with tub made exclusively for him. Similar to what you suggest, but I hhad missed few things. For people keeping turtles, your videos should be a good guideline. 👍

[@benmughal]

This video is probably really old, but we have a baby snapping turtle. We didn't know what it was when my 3yo found it.