African Side-Neck Turtle Care
African Side-Neck Turtle Care & Husbandry Information
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General Care
General Care
General Care
Food/Diet
Food Guide
Food Guide
African Sideneck Turtle Food Guide
Picky Eaters
Picky Eaters
Picky Eaters/Omnivores Turtles Turtles can become picky eaters for many reasons.. This includes but is not limited to: Not offering the desired foods right way Feeding many treats Not feeding a variety of foods On the following slides, you will see some tips and tricks
Cuttlebone
Cuttlebone
Calcium Supplement Because most aquatic turtles need the water flow in order to swallow, they should not be supplemented with powdered calcium. Cuttlebone is the best way to provide your turtle with extra calcium. Not only does it provide the much needed calcium, it also helps keep their beaks tr...
Live food
Live food
Live Feeders & CA:P Ratios 1:2.4 1:7 1:12 2:1 0.2:0.5 1:18 2:09 1.5:2 1:11 Silkworms 12:1 Cricket Earthworms Calci worms Super worms Pill bugs Wax worm Beetles Butterworms Dubia Roaches Ghost Shrimp Apple Snail Livebearing fish 1:1 2:8.1 The Ca:P ratio is the ratio of Calcium compared to Phosphor...
Fish & Other Tank Mates
Fish & Other Tank Mates
Tank Mates Tank mates are widely used for a number of reasons. Food Enrichment Aesthetics Regardless of the reason, there are some points to consider. They add to your bioload, so you need filtration for them as well. They have to be safe if eaten, free from thiaminase or any harmful toxins. Spec...
Plants
Plants
Safe Aquatic Plants Plants are an excellent addition to your turtle’s environment. It not only adds decor but gives them a snack as well as enriches their lives. There are many plants that are not safe to keep in your enclosure. Below are some safe, common aquatic plants and in further slides, yo...
Important Links
Health & Illnesses | Linktree
Health & Illnesses | Linktree
Health & Illness Information for Aquatic Turtles
What is CareCredit? | CareCredit
What is CareCredit? | CareCredit
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Adopt TURTLES on Petfinder
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Animal Help Now - Emergency Resource
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Finding A Herp Vet
Finding A Herp Vet
Transporting your turtle
Transporting your turtle
Never put water in or moisten the towel during the cold months. You can moisten the towel during the hot months. Use a sturdy cardboard box or rubbermaid container, line the box with a dry towel(s) for substrate. Small enough for them not to slip & slide. (no water) Give enough room for him or he...
Signs Of Illness
Signs Of Illness
Pyramiding Disproportionate head size Signs of Illness/Deficiency Swelling of the ear(s) Jagged edges Caved in areas Hanging skin from limb pockets Uneven growth lines, including retained scutes Swollen eyes Grayish or uneven pigmentation Uneven shell color
Housing, Basking & Substrate
Housing
Housing
Alternative Housing Ideas Stock tanks Rubbermaid Totes Kiddie Pools Waterland Tubs Preformed Pond Liners Preformed Pond Liners Do not use this type of UVB
Tank Size & Water Depth Requirements Shallow Water Species
Tank Size & Water Depth Requirements Shallow Water Species
Why The 10 Gal. Per Inch Rule? Turtles need room to swim and to be able to turn completely around in the area. They also need exercise and enrichment. With small tanks, They can become deformed. Turtles also urinate and move their bowels in the same water that they eat and live in. Filters can on...
Basking Area Information & Samples
Basking Area Information & Samples
Substrate For Aquatic Turtles
Substrate For Aquatic Turtles
Substrate is something of a debate. Most people do not like the look of a bare bottom tank.. We recommend play sand or smooth/large river rocks. Gravel or coarse sand can lead to impaction.
Sand as substrate
Sand as substrate
Lighting, Heating & Temps
Lighting
Lighting
Heaters
Heaters
Recommended Temperatures
Recommended Temperatures
Filtration & Maintenance
Maintenance and Water Quality
Maintenance and Water Quality
Algae
Algae
Internal Filter Reviews
Internal Filter Reviews
Canister Filter Reviews
Canister Filter Reviews
MISC
Going on Vacation (aquatics)
Going on Vacation (aquatics)
Enrichment
Enrichment
Cleaning The Shell
Cleaning The Shell
African Side-Neck ID
African Side-Neck ID
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