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Turtles For Sale Near Me. Riley’s Reptiles most popular turtle species are the Cumberland Slider Turtle and the Sideneck Turtle.  The Cumberland Slider naturally comes from North America.  It is an aquatic turtle who occasionally will leave the water mainly for basking in the light.  They can grow up to 6-12” in length and can live around 20 to even 40 years if cared for properly.  The Sideneck Turtle naturally lives in or near main water sources.  It is an aquatic turtle who occasionally will leave the water mainly for basking in the light, but will remain in the water for the most part.  They can grow up to 5-11” in length and can live around 20 to even 40 years if cared for properly.  A happy, healthy Cumberland Slider or Sideneck Turtle is quite active, generally alert, has a healthy-looking hard shell and skin without lesions or sores, has crystal clear, bright eyes without any swelling, clean vent and nose, and is a regular eater.  Please call ahead to confirm the store location you’d like to visit has Turtles for sale available.

Turtles For Sale Near Me Diet

An adequate diet for turtles should include comet Goldfish, earthworms, other insects, non-toxic aquatic plants like water lettuce or anachris, dark leafy vegetables like squash and carrots, and comet Goldfish. A healthy diet of non-toxic aquatic vegetation, including dark, chopped leafy vegetables and greens, comet Goldfish, meal/blood/earthworms, crickets, snails, and other insects, is necessary for sideneck turtles. Additionally, occasionally, commercial turtle pellet food may be used. There should always be access to fresh, dechlorinated water, as well as daily calcium and weekly multivitamin pills. While adults should be fed every other day, young turtles will eat every day. These guys are messy eaters, thus it could be a good idea to use a separate container for food.

There must be adequate space for water so that the turtle may swim freely, as well, with a shallow end where they can soak with their head above the water.  There should be a sloped “docking” area where the turtles can come out of the water and bask.

Are Turtles Right For Me?

Most turtles dislike being handled frequently and, if startled, may even attempt to bite. They are, however, excellent swimmers and a lot of fun to watch! These guys will occasionally come out of the water to relax in a warm, dry area. Additionally, bear in mind that every reptile has the potential to transmit infections like Salmonella, thus it is imperative to always wash your hands after handling your pet or any components of its habitat. Small children and expectant women shouldn’t handle these pets or the things or chemicals that go with them because of this.

Otherwise, if you are looking for an aquatic pet that isn’t a fish, that is something very fun to observe, and is a long-term cold-blooded companion, then this reptile may be right for you.  It is fun and interesting to watch the Cumberland Slider Turtle or Sideneck Turtle’s aquatic antics!. Turtles For Sale Near Me