Animalscaretips
- What killed my turtle?
- What does turtle rot look like?
- What is the black thing coming out of my turtle?
- Can turtles get high?
- Are turtles deaf?
- Can turtles drown?
- Why won't my turtle open his eyes?
- How do turtles sleep?
- Do turtle shells peel?
- Where do turtles poop from?
- Do turtles poop out of their mouths?
- Why do turtles curl their tails?
What killed my turtle?
The main reason turtles die is because of drowning, improper diet, poor habitat setup, untreated medical conditions, and old age.
What does turtle rot look like?
Wild turtles generally present dehydrated and in poor body condition with a mosscovered malodorous shell. Pet turtles tend to have more subtle signs but these can include a red tinge to areas of the shell, slime over the shell, a bad smell, flaking of the scutes and an easily damaged shell.
What is the black thing coming out of my turtle?
It is, in fact, the reproductive organ of a male turtle, which is normally hidden within the cloaca until it's ready to be employed. ... If you see this organ coming from your turtle, you can feel confident about his gender.
Can turtles get high?
Yes, turtles can indeed get high. As reptiles, turtles have cannabinoid receptors 1 and 2, which allows them to be stimulated and sensitized by cannabis and other similar hallucinogens that contain THC.
Are turtles deaf?
Turtles don't have ears, but they're not deaf. Thin flaps of skin cover internal ear bones, which receive vibrations and low-frequency sounds.
Can turtles drown?
Yes, sea turtles can drown as they have lungs just like other reptiles and similar to our own lungs. Sea turtles cannot breathe underwater, however they can hold their breath for long periods of time. ... Sea turtle drownings have been documented when turtles became caught in active fishing nets or ghost gear.
Why won't my turtle open his eyes?
Vitamin A deficiencies and fungal/bacterial infections can cause tissue within and around the eyes to degrade. ... At first, an afflicted turtle may paw at its eyes but otherwise behave normally. In time, swelling will increase and the animal will be unable to open its eyes.
How do turtles sleep?
When it's time to rest, green sea turtles have many options. In the water, they can sleep on the surface of deep water, at the bottom of the ocean nestled between some rocks. Green sea turtles have even been found sleeping under coral reefs.
Do turtle shells peel?
Peeling as part of the growth process is normal as long as the thin layers come off, revealing shell that looks and feels normal. ... Essentially, they should look like the shell where they come from. It's normal for a water turtle to eat some of its scutes after they fall off.
Where do turtles poop from?
The cloaca of a turtle is the "common poop chute" where poo, pee, eggs, and mating all occur.
Do turtles poop out of their mouths?
The scientists conjecture that Chinese soft-shelled turtles excrete urea through their mouths instead of with their kidneys because of their salty environment. ... Instead, all these turtles need to do is rinse their mouths out with local water, avoiding the problems that come with drinking saltwater.
Why do turtles curl their tails?
They do mostly do this when they feel threatened or are trying to hide. 3 turtles, 3 cats, & fish.
