Turtles are gods extremely fascinating and long-lived animals which can also live as pets at home with humans and for this very reason it is necessary to recreate an environment that is as natural as possible, so that it can replicate their natural habitat, so they can live healthy and happyas all their needs will be met.
Creating a Habitat for Turtles: Here’s How
The first fundamental thing is to find out about species of turtle that you own or intend to get, since the needs of land and aquatic turtles vary greatly. In fact, for example, the former will need a dry environment with access to a bathing area, while the latter absolutely need an aquarium or a pond and basking areasi.e. thermoregulation.
In order to create this environment it will be necessary buy a spacious terrarium, since turtles need to move freely and generally you need to consider a space that is at least 5 times longer and three times wider than the turtle itself. After that, you will need to fill it as one adequate substratesuch as dirt, sand, or both, so that the turtles can dig. Materials that could be ingested should be avoided.
Spaces like are also very important shelters and hiding places, especially shaded areas that can be created using small pieces of wood, rocks or specific houses for turtles, and these are fundamental areas to make them feel safe. Furthermore, these animals need a UVB light source to metabolize calcium and be able to maintain strong obstacles. It is therefore important to have a heated area for basking, which has a temperature of around 30-35°C.
For aquatic turtles, however, it is necessary if possible create an outdoor pond which contains at least 75 or 100 liters of water for small ones and obviously larger ones for larger ones, and which is around 22-28°C. You must also enter a excellent filtering system so that the water is clean and free of pathogens. They will also need a dry area for basking and various decorations such as natural substrates of gravel or sand, aquatic plants, rocks and logs.
Finally, another aspect to take into consideration is a balanced dietwhich can include insects, vegetables, fresh fruit, fish and specific pellets. Just as for a puppy or a kitten it is important go to the vet regularly for checks, it is also for turtles to prevent any health problems.
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