Should you take your yellow bellied turtle out of its tank?

Aquatic turtles cannot retain heat for as long as terrestrials. Around 80°F during the day, 70°F at night. Turtles require 12 hours of sun a day! Also, do not take your turtle in and out of the tank; it can severely affect its immune system.

1. Can yellow belly turtles stay out of water?
2. How often should you clean a yellow belly turtle tank?
3. Do yellow belly turtles need to be in water?
4. Can yellow belly turtles drown?
5. Is it illegal to own a yellow-bellied slider?
6. Do yellow bellied sliders need a heat lamp?
7. How long does a yellow belly turtle live?
8. Can I take my turtle out of the tank?
9. Do yellow belly turtles sleep underwater?
10. Can yellow belly sliders eat bananas?
11. Can Yellow-Bellied Sliders live in cold water?
12. How deep should the water be for a yellow belly slider?
13. What fruits can yellow belly sliders eat?

Can yellow belly turtles stay out of water?

One of the most popular pet turtles, yellow-bellied sliders, are long-lived aquatic turtles—some live up to 40 years in captivity. These turtles spend most of their time in the water, but unlike amphibians, they need to be able to get out of the water to dry off and rest.

How often should you clean a yellow belly turtle tank?

At least once a week: Replace some of the water in the tank with clean water. Even if your turtles' swimming water looks fine, it could be high in ammonia or nitrite. Every two to three weeks: Clean out the whole tank and refresh the filter.

Do yellow belly turtles need to be in water?

Yellow-Bellied sliders need mostly water in their tank. In the water, the best substrate for sliders is no substrate or fine sand. Turtles can accidentally ingest gravel or pebbles, which can cause gastrointestinal impaction. Some land should also be provided for basking.

Can yellow belly turtles drown?

I know it sounds odd, but a turtle can drown in any depth of water if it cannot stand to reach the surface, which is why it's best to try and provide a lot of different ways to either rest near the surface, or be able to crawl or climb to the surface.

Is it illegal to own a yellow-bellied slider?

Are yellow belly sliders illegal? Yellow belly sliders are legal in most states, however there are some states where no turtles are legal. In Hawaii for example non native turtles are illegal. Additionally federal law in the US states that turtles cannot be sold below 4 inches in shell size.

Do yellow bellied sliders need a heat lamp?

Yellow-bellied slider turtles spend a good deal of time in basking spots, which for captives must stay at the correct temperature through lighting. Your turtle does require a heater on, 24 hours a day, to keep his water at the right temperature.

How long does a yellow belly turtle live?

The lifespan of yellow-bellied sliders is over 30 years in the wild, and over 40 years in captivity.

Can I take my turtle out of the tank?

Also, do not take your turtle in and out of the tank; it can severely affect its immune system. Keep your turtle away from any other pets that can do harm to it. ... Just be sure, if they're real, that they're not poisonous to your turtle because it will try to eat them.

Do yellow belly turtles sleep underwater?

Yellow-bellies are strong and agile swimmers. They feed while submerged and find their food by sight, scent and perhaps, by touch. They can stay underwater for seemingly extended periods and will sleep underwater for 30 to 40 minutes at a time, longer if the water is cool and their metabolism has slowed.

Can yellow belly sliders eat bananas?

Some experts recommend fresh fruits such as bananas, berries, apples, and melon. However, this isn't a natural staple in the red-eared sliders diet, and it may cause diarrhea. If you offer any fruit at all, limit it to very small quantities as a special treat.

Can Yellow-Bellied Sliders live in cold water?

Yes, yellow bellied sliders can live in cold water but there is a proper temperature range to keep them healthy (75-80°F). They will survive in colder water but it will prompt turtles to hibernate which slows down their metabolism and not allow them to absorb nutrients from food efficiently.

How deep should the water be for a yellow belly slider?

Since wild Yellow-Bellied Sliders inhabit and dive in deep ponds and rivers, keep the water at least 12 inches deep, or even 18 inches deep for large females.

What fruits can yellow belly sliders eat?

They prefer green leafy vegetables and grass. When in captivity they particularly value relish lettuce, watercress and fruit. Terrapins who enjoy fruit can eat apples, pears, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and strawberries.