reptilenewbie
New Member
Hello there,
so, I am in need of some help, quite urgently
i just moved back to my home town and found out my father has bought a turtle (I believe its a turtle and not a tortoise)
however, he clearly did no research or basic prep or even maintenance of said animal.
I'm not a reptile person, but it pains me to see the terrible conditions it's living in.
so if anyone could give me some basic tips to make it's life better please do.
I've already done the bare minimum of changing the water, but the shell also seems to be covered in a thick layer of dirt? and I'm not sure how to clean it in a way that's not harmful, would just water be enough?
and also, I will be getting her a proper heat lamp, so some advice on that would be greatly appreciated too.
i should note that we live in a very small town and have very little access to most name brands.
so, I am in need of some help, quite urgently
i just moved back to my home town and found out my father has bought a turtle (I believe its a turtle and not a tortoise)
however, he clearly did no research or basic prep or even maintenance of said animal.
I'm not a reptile person, but it pains me to see the terrible conditions it's living in.
so if anyone could give me some basic tips to make it's life better please do.
I've already done the bare minimum of changing the water, but the shell also seems to be covered in a thick layer of dirt? and I'm not sure how to clean it in a way that's not harmful, would just water be enough?
and also, I will be getting her a proper heat lamp, so some advice on that would be greatly appreciated too.
i should note that we live in a very small town and have very little access to most name brands.