I want to buy a turtle.?

Question

i want one that is small, very active, and DOESNT SMELL.

any suggestions as far as what kind, how much, and where i can get them?

thanks so much!!!!

Answer 1

well all animals are gonna smell, and to the idiot that said they cary salmanila or however u spell it, that is a food poison, u get it from ingesting the bacteria that carries it so if u wash ur hands good it doesnt matter

Answer 2

What ever is available at the pet store.

Answer 3

the Russian tortoise is small

turtles usually aren't very active but some are

all reptiles smell

Answer 4

A yellow bellied slider turtle, for $20.00 at Petco. They are very active and they swim a lot.

Answer 5

i recommend NOT getting a turtle. i had two, tilly and wally. they are red eared sliders. THEY ARE A PAIN!!! all turtles SMELL AWFUL. NO TURTLES ARE ACTIVE. most turtles carry a DISEASE called salminella, so you CANT PICK THEM UP. take my advice. and

DONT GET ONE

Answer 6

Hey Booty-

Reptiles are a tough pet to keep.  Much commitment and work.  I know of none that is active.  I've had a bunch over the years.

I suggest after reading up on them that you try to capture one in your area (unless you live in the middle of a big city, obviously)..."borrow it for a few weeks"...and then return it to its habitat.  I have done that with lizards, snakes, and the neighbors cat (OK...not the cat).

This way you can enjoy one for awhile without a long commitment...like leasing.

Think of turtles like boys...fun for a while, but a real ball and chain in the long run.  Try my "catch and release" program, for reptiles (or boys)...you'll thank me in the end.

-F

Answer 7

red eared sliders..

I have had 2 sliders for 36 yrs now plus a 7 yr old and a 5 yr old. This is how I have taken care of them for 36 yrs. Great pets.

I have had them in a stand alone 150gal pond from sears..for about 6 yrs now..

Here is some important and a lot of info. If he or she is small get feeder guppies or small feeder goldfish, frozen brown worms ..or live brown worms from a fish store. petco and or petsmart do not carry live worms..

Red-eared sliders, Gender especially juveniles, can be difficult to s*x. Gender in adults is determined by external physical characteristics and behavior. In Comparison to females, males have longer fore claws (which are use in courtship), a longer tail length, a longer distance from the body to the vent opening, a tail that is thicker at the base and generally a smaller body size and shell length. Turtles are considered juveniles till after 5 yrs old.

Their Home

The minimum enclosure size for hatchling re-eared slider should be a 20-gallon aquarium. As a general rule, the water depth should be at least 2 times the turtle's length, with several extra inches of air space between the surface of the water to the top edge of the tank to prevent escapes. For 4 to 5 inch long sliders, the recommended minimum enclosure surface area is 50 gal plus tank with an extra square foot for each additional turtle.

What to Feed

In the wild, re-eared sliders eat both animal and plant sources of food. However, juveniles are mainly meat eaters but still love the greens.

In captivity, the diet for juveniles should consist primarily of a commercial aquatic turtle pellet. Hatchlings and juveniles should be fed on a daily basis; however, they should be offered no more than they will consume during a single session to minimize water contamination. The diet can be supplemented with live fish of an appropriate size (guppies, goldfish), tubiflex worms and earthworms. Plant matter, in the form of chapped leafy greens or finely chapped mixed vegetables, can be offered once weekly but may not be readily accepted until they grow older. Fill tank with approx 20 feeder guppies and or 10 to 15 small goldfish. you’ll know when to replenish the live food supply. just count what’s left

For adults, 20% of the diet may consist of commercial turtle pellets. Plus 80% of their diet is fresh alive fish to catch in their water which also gives them exercise when trying to catch to eat. Adults should be fed greens kale, romaine, red leaf lettuce, mustard greens, dandelion, watercress, parsley. Swiss chard, shredded carrots, shredded squash, thawed frozen mixed vegetables and miscellaneous fruits. Adults can be fed every two to three days. NO iceberg or cabbage!!

Vital Statistics

Total Body length: 5-8" average, up to 12 inches max.

Life span: 15-25+ years

Males have the longer foreclaws..

Water quality and Filtration

Sliders are voracious feeders and tend to foul the water quickly with their messy eating habits and frequent defecation. Therefore, a system needs to be in place for good water quality. Partial to full water changes can be performed. Many different filter systems are available ..

Common Health Problems

If you take proper care of your red-eared slider by providing excellent housing, nutrition, lighting, and heating, it is unlikely to ever become ill or injured. However, it’s still important to familiarize yourself with ailments common to sliders so that you can quickly identify them in your own slider, should it become ill. The following are some of the most common medical problems among red-eared sliders.

Fungal Infections

“Fungal infections are fairly common among red-eared sliders, especially younger ones. If you notice what looks like a light layer of cotton on your slider’s shell or eyes or in its mouth, this is most likely some form of fungal infection. Although their appearance can be alarming, most infections in their early stages are fully treatable at home. If a fungal infection remains untreated, however, it can spread across the entire body and cause serious harm to your turtle.

To treat a mild fungal infection, immerse your red-eared slider in a warm saltwater bath for about half an hour each day, using a soft sponge to gently scrub the infected regions. You can also treat patches of fungus with topical applications of a mild antiseptic, such as povidone-iodine. As long as the problem isn’t severe, you should notice signs of recovery within a day or two, and a full recovery in about 10–14 days.

If your turtle has a persistent fungal infection that home treatment isn’t curing, take it to the vet for treatment. Several medications are available that can address a fungal infection if it hasn’t spread too far.”

Shell Rot. First make a dry box to keep the turtle in, shell rot needs water to grow.

Keep it warm and give it plenty of light.

Scrub the shell gently with a toothbrush and water.

Let the turtle swim for about 20 minutes a day in something other than his pond..clean water.

1-2 times a day take a cotton ball apply Hydrogen Peroxide to it then to his shell. It'll start bubbling which means its cleaning it. it. DO NOT get it in his eyes.

Then clean the shell and apply providone-iodine sollution to the shell, coat the shell and don't clean it off untill he is readly to swim the next day.

** Keep this up for several weeks and it should go away. .

Respiratory Infections

“Slider turtles and other aquatic species are susceptible to respiratory infections. Most respiratory infections that can affect sliders are mild and easily treatable in their early stages, but there are also some particularly virulent infections that can kill a turtle very quickly without veterinary attention. Sliders usually develop respiratory infections when their tank is too cold.

Symptoms of an infection include a runny nose, wheezing, lopsided swimming (an ailing lung changes the turtle’s buoyancy), lethargy, and a refusal to eat. If you identify the illness in its early stages, you may be able to treat it by removing the sick slider from its quarters into a new, clean tank (especially if you keep multiple sliders, since the majority of respiratory infections are contagious) and keeping it a few degrees warmer than normal. Warmth is the most crucial factor in treating respiratory infections in the home. If the condition persists for more than a few days or worsens, bring your slider to your veterinarian, who will treat the infection with antibiotics.”

Contact the “herpetologicalsocieties.com“.

Answer 8

red eared slider

Answer 9

any petstore. get a small one they dont cost too much. theyre cute :D

Answer 10

DO NOT get a Red-ear Slider if you want a small turtle. This is a large, aggressive species as adults- 9-12" long shell length.

I would recommend the Three-toed Box Turtle for a beginner. Try http://www.boxturtlesite.info for more details.

Answer 11

If your talking non-aquatic, russian tortoise.

Answer 12

turtlesale.com is a very good place to get turtles, they have all  kinds of types, small or big,  and  I would recommend a red eared slider, they are great, but I would highly recommend researching them first, but they can get to be around 12 inches long.  there is a good site called Redearslider.com, it has good information. as for a non smelling turtle.   the turtle smells based on how well you clean the tank "which should be pretty big.". hope this helps!