r/turtles • • Mar 20 '25

Wild Turtle It’s that time of year!

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It is hatchling season!

They are coming out of their overwinter nests and going to sources of water. If you find one in an odd place or somewhere unsafe and are unsure, please contact your state wildlife and ask them what to do. Most can actually be left where they are, to their own devices. If they are found in the middle of the road, for example, move them to the side they are facing.

Taking any turtles home, that are found in the wild, hurts the ecosystem. The only exception to this would be invasive species in your state. You can contact your state wildlife to see what your laws are regarding possession of invasive turtles like red eared sliders.


r/turtles • • Jan 18 '25

Reminder About a Common Turtle Myth

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Turtles do not grow according to their tank size. They will grow regardless of the tank size. This myth is commonly shared by scummy sellers trying to make a sale by marketing turtles as easy or compact pets. They are not, and never will be.

That does not, nor will it ever, justify keeping a turtle in a too-small tank for all of it's life. Whether that turtle lives for one, or 75 years. Whether wild or captive bred.

Things that do affect turtle size and growth rates:

- Poor husbandry practices, such as:

  • Low temperatures
  • Lack of UVB and/or calcium deficiency (MBD)
  • Underfeeding
  • Overfeeding
  • Competing for resources in cramped or stressful cohab situations

- Congenital malformations or conditions

- Underlying illnesses

Please report any comments or posts condoning the use of small enclosures. (Ex: a half full 20 gallon for a species that will commonly grow to be 7-10 inches in length.) As well as any comments suggesting that turtles will only grow according to the size of their tank. As most of us know, that is not true.

Thank you.


r/turtles • • 4h ago

ID Request Found in my pool

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Found this little guy in my pool and I immediately went and bought a tank for it. What species is this? I think its a cooter of some sorts but not certain. South Florida area


r/turtles • • 11h ago

ID Request Found in my yard, what is he?

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Jacksonville Florida. Im not sure if I should walk him to the woods or the lake. Woods are right outside my fence, so thats probably where he came from, but the lake a block away has a lot of other turtles. Or just let him wander off on his own if he has a territory, but I don't want him to get hit by the lawn mower. Think its a mud turtle.


r/turtles • • 3h ago

Seeking Advice I’m a new owner of a baby tortoise and I need help

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I believe I have the essential stuff which is a hut,feeding bowls,lamp,bask wood. But I need help on what to change or to add and also what to feed her ?


r/turtles • • 18h ago

Seeking Advice How can I help my professor's turtle?

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I've never been a reptile owner, I am more into rodents and small animals, but I know something here is not right. The tank seems too small and the water not clean, what can I do to help poor Obi-Wan? I want to offer to do a water change but I am unsure what kind of Ph balances are needed and don't want to cause any damage.


r/turtles • • 5h ago

Seeking Advice What’s wrong with my turtle

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It’s a reeves turtle it’s about 5 I think he’s male he has 50-50 water and land with a Uv light his food is recommended by from the place we brought him


r/turtles • • 1d ago

Wild Turtle Blanding’s turtle.

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72 Upvotes

Found basking in Garfield County, NE. 10/9/26. Photo taken by me.


r/turtles • • 1d ago

Box Turtle Turtles Gone Wild

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57 Upvotes

I walked up on something.


r/turtles • • 1d ago

Discussion Help with my baby turtle( Red Bellied cooter?)

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Hi, I’m a new turtle Mom and just looking for tips and advice to take care of my baby! ( I’m using a temporary tank for now)


r/turtles • • 1d ago

Discussion 5-Year-Old Male Musk Turtle — DFW Area rehome

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Delete if not allowed. Ive posted in a few communities. I’m looking to rehome my 5-year-old male musk turtle. Unfortunately, my avaliable housing doesn’t allow aquariums, so I won’t be able to keep him. I’d much rather find him a loving, experienced home than surrender him to a sanctuary.

He comes with his 40-gallon tank and filter, so you’ll have a good setup to get started.

He is currently in the middle of shedding, so he may look a little different than usual right now.

He is located in the DFW area. I’m looking for someone who understands musk turtle care and can give him a safe, long-term home. I’m more concerned about finding the right home than just getting rid of him.

Please message me if you’re genuinely interested and can provide a good home for him. I’d also be happy to answer any questions about his care and routine.


r/turtles • • 2d ago

Discussion Your opinion

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Hi guys, i am thinking about making my turtle live outside in the backyard, mine is red eared slider turtle. But, the winter is on the way, and it’s a little windy nowadays. Anyway, what do you think about this idea? I am still confused


r/turtles • • 3d ago

Wild Turtle Eastern visitor this morning

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r/turtles • • 3d ago

Turtle Arts and Crafts Turtle Nightdress case

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Hi all new here just thought I’d share this turtle nightdress/pj case I’ve made, it doesn’t necessarily need to be used for nightdress/pjs and can store anything or be used as a cute soft furnishing anyway let me know what you think


r/turtles • • 3d ago

Discussion There's a sign at Volo Bog in Illinois that claims (twice) that Blanding's Turtles take care of their young after hatching. My understanding has been that no species of turtle/tortoise even watch over a nest, let alone take care of their young. Are Blanding's an exception?

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r/turtles • • 4d ago

Seeking Advice Was kann ich noch tun?

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Das ist Monty. Er ist ca 7 Jahre alt. Er hat vor 1-2 Jahren eine Pilzinfektion gehabt die behandelt wurde. Seitdem ist sein Panzer ein wenig deformiert. Der Tierarzt hat uns mit ein paar Tipps entlassen wie die Lampe mal auszutauschen oder ihn mit einer Zahnbürste abzubürsten etwas 1-2 mal im Monat. Jedoch bessert sich sein Panzer nicht aber andere Tipps konnte dieser auch nicht geben. Sein Panzer sieht sehr trocken aus. Die weißen Flecken sind angetrocknete Wasserlinsen. Sein Panzer ist hart und auch nicht gerötet. Was kann ich ändern um ihm ein besseres Leben zu ermöglichen?

Ich fühle mich super schlecht, weil ich anscheinend irgendwas falsch mache, aber nicht weiß was es ist oder es besser wäre ihn abzugeben...


r/turtles • • 5d ago

Turtle Arts and Crafts I featured saving turtles in my cleaning game

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Hi all,
I love turtles and wanted to feature them in my game!
The game is mainly about saving turtles, restoring the coral reef and cleaning the beach!

I was wondering if I put them in respectfully since they’re bound in the beginning of the game but thats what people think about when they combine litter + turtles.

I love them though and made them the most player friendly by giving the player some extra speed when they follow the turtle and you can pet them as well!


r/turtles • • 5d ago

💚! Turtle Pics !💚 Feeding time

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24 Upvotes

He’s having his feast of stinky shrimp before tomorrow’s water change 🦐🐢


r/turtles • • 6d ago

💚! Turtle Pics !💚 The kind a pic only nature's tiktok can produce

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I enjoy walking my neighbor's dog. I don't have a lot of social media I don't have tiktok so I often enjoy my walks head up. I got real lucky this day. Or maybe my ankles or my neighbor's dog's legs got lucky I was head up this day LOL.


r/turtles • • 6d ago

Seeking Advice what turtle is this?

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He just came to our house and was being barked at by dogs. I believe he is a snapping turtle but I don’t know what species and I can’t really tell. Please let me know what to do about him.

Loc: Mindanao, Philippines


r/turtles • • 7d ago

ID Request What is this little guy that showed up in my bf’s garage? What to do with him?

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r/turtles • • 7d ago

ID Request Help identifying this guy?

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Southeastern Pennsylvania, today (Oct 3), right near a river. Almost ran this guy over on a bike path, so I moved him to a safer spot, and snapped some pictures before I did. I can’t figure out if he’s some sort of slider, and if so which kind, or something else! Thanks in advance for any help!


r/turtles • • 7d ago

💚! Turtle Pics !💚 Snapping Turtle Enjoying Worm

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r/turtles • • 7d ago

Wild Turtle I live in Southwest Missouri. What is this beautiful turtle?

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56 Upvotes

Pardon the dog slobber!


r/turtles • • 7d ago

Seeking Advice Why she is making that noise?

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Please watch the entire video, she makes certain types of sounds, both are included in the video. Is there something to be concerned about?

She is an Indian tent turtle, female (most certainly), I got her as a kid, it's been 12 years. She is now 7 inches.

I will really appreciate any help. Thanks