Chelonian Husbandry Flashcards
1
Q
How deep should water be?
A
As deep as the width of the shell
2
Q
Rules for changing water for turtles
A
Change frequently & no drastic temp changes
3
Q
How large should a chelonian enclosure be?
A
Carapace should not take up more than 25%
4
Q
Turtle POTZ
A
75-82 F
5
Q
Tortoise enclosure requirements
A
Ideally outdoors, mesh buried 12in down to prevent digging, shaded hiding space, thermal gradient if indoors,
6
Q
Tortoise POTZ
A
75-90F
7
Q
Tortoise substrate
A
Cypress mulch, newspaper,indoor/outdoor carpet
8
Q
Unacceptable tortoise substrate
A
Gravel, sand, litter, pine shavings
9
Q
Tortoise lighting
A
UV light, replace at manufacturers recommendations
10
Q
Chelonian diet
A
Juveniles require higher protein content, leafy greens, commercial diets
