I have been keeping snakes for a long time but m new to keeping turltes..........I have accepted the resposiblty to keep the Easteren Mud turtle and i have a few questions that i could not realy find in any care sheets.........First question!!!Do they require UVA/UVB???Also is plastic plants fine??Also what food items would be best?Do i need to give them Supplement??
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Food and light
Jayson
Jul 08, 2003 02:21 PM
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mayday
Jul 09, 2003 12:26 PM
There are a lot of keepers who feel that ADULT mud/musk turtles have low UV requirements. I try to provide it anyway with high quality bulbs.
Juveniles certainly should have it.
Diet should be varied and include natural items if possible along with high quality commercial pellets. Provide several different types.
Don't skimp on care---do MORE than you think you should. While a lot of snakes can be kept in little shoeboxes in the dark, turtles cannot.
