I am getting a spiny soft shell turtle baby?

Question

I am aware they get large so i am getting a male...plz tell me if if i could keep a mississippi map turtle with it or not and should i have sand or rocks?plants or no? food.thanks!

Answer 1

There is something about softshells that makes other turtles want to take a bite out of them. I would keep it isolated. My preference is for a relatively bare tank -- just a ramp for basking. No plants. Live fishes (not goldfish), earthworms, and soft-bodied insects are good food. Strips of liver dusted with bonemeal are good too.

Answer 2

Softshells are more delicate than your average pond turtle.  I have mixed them and had no troubles.  For all my turtles, I use strictly water and Rock, or those plastic islands you can purchase.   I never use sand, dirt or anything similar to this.  I use regular turtle food, and feeder fish.  Plus it is important to keep waste and unused food out of the tank.  These are heavy bacteria breeders.  Softshells are not considered a beginner turtle.   Good Luck though.

Answer 3

rocks and sand yes ya can keep um together my friend at the nature center keeps them together and no plants or if ya want plants contact a turtle breeder for the right plants