No idea, the setup is a small (big enough) for two, the turtle stuck its head out and its room temp but window is open a crack so breeze gets in, 20 degrees somewhat, its a turtle as it can swim and the species, I have no clue. according to information the temp is ok as they are freshwater turtles so they dont need a light to keep em warm, but its able to stick its head out and breath fine, I think its tired and cant be assed to swim or walk around
If you post a few clear pics of the turtles from different angles members here will be able to ID them properly for you so you can make sure you are providing the correct care. This place is fantastic for advice.No idea, the setup is a small (big enough) for two, the turtle stuck its head out and its room temp but window is open a crack so breeze gets in, 20 degrees somewhat, its a turtle as it can swim and the species, I have no clue. according to information the temp is ok as they are freshwater turtles so they dont need a light to keep em warm, but its able to stick its head out and breath fine, I think its tired and cant be assed to swim or walk around
Turtle need to be able to get out of the water and bask under a UVB light. The water also can not be too cold. Hopefully, @Anthony P can help you more then I can. But your info about not having to have a light is wrong.No idea, the setup is a small (big enough) for two, the turtle stuck its head out and its room temp but window is open a crack so breeze gets in, 20 degrees somewhat, its a turtle as it can swim and the species, I have no clue. according to information the temp is ok as they are freshwater turtles so they dont need a light to keep em warm, but its able to stick its head out and breath fine, I think its tired and cant be assed to swim or walk around
Edit : Just came back to see it in the water in a corner, we got em today so it was surely just tired
It was inactive 15 minutes, its looking around and breathing perfectly, ill post up tomorrow as I'm tired and I'm in Belgium but transporting them in a 7 hour journey but they will be really safe, I'm carrying them in an enclosed tank and will be keeping an eye on them all the time, We bought them here in Belgium, and are moving them to my hometown in france
Please see Wellingtons post and make sure they are warm enough.
My friends turtle (same type) is not, and we bought them same place and same species, hers has lived 6 months+ without one and is still alive. It is not a turtle like the medium sized ones, its literally 3/4ths the size of my palm which is the size of a 15 year old girls
There is a turtle section you can read if you scroll down the threads and see what the advice from experienced keepers is on the caresheets you may find.
Where are you located? Are yours and your friends in the same kind of set up? Can we see the little box you are keeping them in. They are baby turtles. They need to be able to get out of the water and bask under a UVB light. But, let's see if the person, AnthonyP will respond and confirm what needs to be done. Maybe @tortadise can help too.
I'm glad you are being open minded and taking on board the advice Fiona, the experienced members here really know what they're talking about.
Awesome! We found a UVB that gives off heat, may you explain what a UVB actually is? Also, my turtles sleep in the water and not their island.. Is that bad..? They have easy access to the island but dont use it. In France we will be keeping the box until my new one arrives and will also be giving it big enough gravel so they cannot swallow it, we will filter the water manually until I find a decent filter. I'd like to thankyou all for the advice and are yellow bellied sliders able to live in 4" water? That's what my goal is in my new tank, 4-6" of water.
