my baby acquatic turtles always under a rock

by ME
(CALIFORNIA)

i put a large rock in my tank so that my turtle can come up outside the water freeley and i ALWAYS find an empty tank thinking it escaped and then come to find out the turtle is under the rock. why is this happenig?

Comments for my baby acquatic turtles always under a rock

Click here to add your own comments

Aug 20, 2010

my baby acquatic turtle always under a rock
by: Susan

Yes, some turtles are very shy, like map turtles. I was wondering whether you had a basking light, UVA over the rock or some other spot where he can come out to dry off and warm up, as turtles need this, also have the UVB near the basking area as well.
This of course will encourage him to eat...I hope this helps....sincerely, Susan.

Aug 20, 2010

privacy
by: Anonymous

Your turtle wants to be alone.

Click here to add your own comments

Return to Ask Your Turtle or Tortoise Question.