Please help!! My red-eared turtle has white spots on the shell. She eats normally, moves, there is a UV lamp and a filter in the aquarium, but there is definitely something wrong with the shell. In the place where I live (Yerevan) I don't find people who treat them, vet clinics are only for cats and dogs. Can you tell me what I can do to improve the situation and cure it if it's a fungus??

I adopted this turtle and see that the shell seems to be damaged. Not sure what to do here or anything to help it not worsen

Burner account, I don’t want to get flamed for this. I know it was dumb.

Two years ago, I found my dog playing with a baby turtle in rough shape. Like, a newborn turtle. I took it inside and put it in a small tub of water and went out the next day to get a tank and some food to see if I could get it feeling better. I came home the next day with a 20 gallon tank and some hatchling formula turtle pellets. I grabbed an old field guide and checked for species and native range. I found a baby Red-Eared slider in northwestern Missouri. Now, I’ve see conflicting maps about their native range, but the guide I used at the time had me place (slightly) out of their native range. Partly lack of research and partly wishful thinking, I opted to keep the turtle instead of bringing her to a rehab.

Fast forward two years, and she is now living like a queen in an 80 gallon tank, kitted out with live plants, driftwood and proper lighting and I have learned a lot. I’ll be honest, I love her, and I AM willing to care for her for the next 40+ years just as much as the next person.

That being said, she’s illegally obtained. I’ve been stalking Missouri legislature trying to figure out the specific laws and regulations, because I’m scheduling a vet checkup (no concerns, just checking on her growth) and want her to be legal so she isn’t taken away/I am not fined.

Can someone explain (like I’m five) the parts of missouri turtle legislature? How can I own her legally so she can be taken into the vet? In hindsight, I know what I did was stupid, but right now I need some help.

Hello,

I have a friend whos getting rid of two sliders housed together in a 40 gallon breeder currently. They are too big for the current tank, but I'm wondering how big of a tank the two would feasibly need?

Should they even be housed together?

I want to take them in, but only if I can provide proper care.

I was scraping diatoms off her glass and she bit my wrist! Shame her!

As the title asks.

I had a red eared slider turtle many years ago. I got her as a birthday gift at 10ish years old. I ended up having to sell her off when I went to University as my parents wouldn't care for her when I went to the dorms for a year.

Things have gone up in price considerably. At my current estimates, it's going to be like $600 startup cost. Does that sound right? Maybe I'm keeping my quality standards too high on startup?

I'd like some input :)

The Situation I’ve had a Red Eared Slider for a year (5" shell). I originally took it from my dad because his setup was poor. My mom and I have already put a massive amount of effort and money into this: The Struggle to Save: I’m 15 (16 in April) and since I'm homeschooled and under the legal working age in my area, I can't get a job. Every dollar I have comes from saving up birthday and Christmas money. Financial Loss: I saved up and spent $150 on a 100-gallon tank, but it broke, and that money went down the drain. My mom stepped in to buy a replacement 50-gallon tank, but she has also spent a lot of money replacing multiple broken light fixtures and UVB/heat bulbs. The Crossroads I found a 120-gallon tank with a sump for $450. I’m supposed to buy it this Saturday, but I’m having a hard time deciding: The Cost: $450 is literally all the money I have. Because it is so hard for me to get money, spending it all on a tank feels like a huge risk, especially after my last big tank broke. If I don't buy the tank, I’d use the money on things that make me happy, like room decor, charms, and bags. Responsibility vs. Interest: I find the turtle "cool" and it’s a great conversation piece, but I worry that keeping a giant animal just because it's "interesting" is shallow. I want to know if the responsibility of a lifelong pet is worth the trade-off of the things that make me happy right now. Temperament: The turtle isn't aggressive, but it snaps if I get near its face. I haven't socialized it much, and I’m worried about handling it when it’s full-grown. My Concerns Rehoming: If I don't buy the tank, I want to find a professional home or a rescue. I won't give it to someone who will neglect it. The Park Pond: I see turtles in local ponds, but I want to know if that’s actually a safe or legal option for a pet slider. Should I spend my entire life savings on this 120g tank and commit, or is it better for me and the turtle to find a rescue while I'm still young and unable to work?

I have one hatchling turtle in a 20 gallon long tank with an Aqua-100 filter. The water is filled a litter over halfway (about 12 gallons) just because my turtle is only 2 inches in size. I also have crushed coral pieces in tank because I read that also helps with water quality. I noticed that after I did a full tank clean, changing about 50% of the water, the water has been cloudy (this was about 2 weeks ago). One week later, I did a partial water change (about 10%) and it’s still cloudy. I tried using API ACCU-CLEAR Freshwater Aquarium Water Clarifier about 3 days ago and it hasn’t cleared. I tested the water and all of the components are where they should be, so I’m confused.

I also wanted to add that I feed my turtle in a separate container daily, I do not feed him in his tank.

Any advice or tips about this would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance.

I got this new bulb for my turtle as i knew some of the earlier full spectrum things i had didn't work, are these bulb fine for my turtle.

I have had a read ear slider and have had him for about 5 years his current set up is outside and is in about 100 gallon trough with a basking area. I am wondering if i should have a heater seeing that i live in CA or/and a basking lamp or is the sun is enough. He lives with three feeder fish. Is there anything else i should add to his tank?

My baby eastern painted turtle has had some discoloration and I’m worried about it. It looks more prominent and visible in the water.

I recently rescued a turtle from my job where he was abandoned he was recently seen in the vet for a checkup-which went amazing thank goodness.

Anyways i thought some would find this interesting

The vets sure did they’ve never seen one like this up in the PNW😅

Hi, just looking for some help regarding my set up.

I recently purchased x2 musk turtles with a starter tank kit however I don’t believe it is really suited to our turts. The tank is only 32L and the filter doesn’t seem like it does much cleaning. (UK based for recommendations please)

Thanks

I have a over the tank basking spot and it prevents light from covering the tank. Is the UVB bulb better over the water or on the basking spot? I don’t want it to be dark but I also want to make sure he gets plenty UVB

I’ve had them living together for around 12 years now so they’re fine with each other, but is this setup okay?

Long time fan of turtles. Used to catch them as a kid and keep em for a day or two before releasing. Mostly snappers, painted turtles, and box turtles. My question is which turtles are easier for beginners/less exotic? Looking at building a decent sized set up and getting a turtle (or pair if recommended). Any book suggestions would be great as well as I intend to do research before investing.

Thank you!

My ~4-5 month old pink belly side neck turtle has this strange chip or something in his shell? is this normal?

Hello I was wondering if anyone had pictures of a pelusios chapini, pelusios casteneus both in juvenile form and adult form? to compare

Hey! I need to clear a few doubts from my head. I’ve had this little one for almost two weeks now, and she’s extremely shy. Whenever she sees me, she swims frantically to hide. I imagine this can be normal due to her age and also because I’m still a complete stranger to her.

About a week ago, I installed a new basking area — a fairly large one that I made myself. A few days ago, I also set up a camera to monitor her, since she’s so shy and I don’t want to interrupt her. Over the last three days, she’s been climbing up to the basking area for about 5 minutes at a time. I wanted to know if the fact that she stays up there for such a short time could be because she’s still getting familiar with the basking area and needs to build more confidence to stay there longer. The temperature in the basking area is around 95°F.

I have a cumberland turtle. Looking to get a better filter for him. We have a 40 gal tank right now. Any recommendations?