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Hi everyone, I recently got a spiny turtle from my friend. I can't find anything on how to take care of them, so if anyone knows could you please tell me? Thanks a lot.
Thanks for your help, but it's actually not a spiny softshell turtle, it's the spiny turtle (Heosemys Spinosa) from Southeast Asia (Where I am from). So does anyone know how to take care of them?A good filter is a must. They need clean water with plenty of room to swim. look up thesprucepets.com. they have a nice care sheet for softshells
I know @harris deals with several of the Asian turtle species, although I'm not sure if this is one of them. I don't remember who else... ?Thanks for your help, but it's actually not a spiny softshell turtle, it's the spiny turtle (Heosemys Spinosa) from Southeast Asia (Where I am from). So does anyone know how to take care of them?
Ok, Thanks!I know @harris deals with several of the Asian turtle species, although I'm not sure if this is one of them. I don't remember who else... ?
@enchilada may have some suggestions as well.
They should see the above post because I tagged them.Ok, Thanks!
I'm pretty sure CB.Is it CB , WC or LTC ?
Ok . You live in Jakarta,Indonesia ? If you have a yard , just build an outdoor enclosure . the climate is perfect . look up box turtle outdoor enclosure tutorial videos . But do add more plants , the lusher the better . They like high humidity, warm temperatures but not too hot .I'm pretty sure CB.
Thanks a lot!Ok . You live in Jakarta,Indonesia ? If you have a yard , just build an outdoor enclosure . the climate is perfect . look up box turtle outdoor enclosure tutorial videos . But do add more plants , the lusher the better . They like high humidity, warm temperatures but not too hot .
attached are photos I took of their enclosures at Turtle Conservancy in California
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Thanks! I will try to provide more shade for him.I had a fantastic group of these in the 1990's.
The enclosure should be 75% land and 25% water. If they are kept indoors, the humidity level should be 70% +. You need to have a good canister filter for the water, or you will be doing frequent water changes. They inhabit higher elevations with cool running streams. If you can't provide a filter, you need to at least provide an air stone to aerate the water. Even if they're kept outdoors aeration is still a must. For the land area I use a mix of 50% organic soil mixed with 50% sphagnum moss. They LOVE to burrow in it during the day. I moisten the soil every 3 to 4 days with a sprinkling can (indoors) and use a hose attached sprinkler for outdoors. They are not very fond of bright light, but you should still provide a basking area with a uvb heat bulb if kept indoors (The Zoomed Powersun bulbs are pricey, but they are the very best in my opinion). Provide lots of cover for them (around 70% shade). They inhabit thick, forested canopies along the streams and rivers.
Could you tell me what to feed them? Thanks.Also, do not listen to that enchilada guy about the warm water temps. You need to keep it between 13C-20C for them to thrive. And keep it clean. If you do have sphagnum moss available there, throw a handful or two in the water. They will LOVE it. They like to nestle and crawl through it.