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Florida Cooter Question Please Respond

wsurugby10 Nov 29, 2004 12:44 AM

My buddy just bought a Florida Cooter on Saturday and I was wondering if anyone out there could give me some caresheets. If there isn't any out there could someone help tell me what I need to know to properly take care of this turtle? Right now he is housed in a tank that will need to get bigger as he does. There is good filtration and the water is heated to about 77 degrees. There is also a large log that sticks out of the water and he basks there. Please tell me everything you know.

Dan Ketterman

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Katrina Nov 29, 2004 08:18 PM

Cooters and sliders have pretty similar needs, but cooters get even larger. Cooters will need more vegitation in their diet. Try to find information on their natural history rather than a care sheet.

Remember, hide spots are just as important as food to the mental well-being of a turtle.

Katrina

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