3-stripe mud turtle hatchlings

[sammytheshark1]

I just got my three striped mud in mail! YAY!!!!

[sammytheshark1]

adorable!

[sammytheshark1]

hey bauribob, if u dont have plants in a tank, how shallow water?

[BauriBob]

@sammytheshark1 It would help if you told me what you were going to have in the tank in place of plants. If you're talking about a bare tub of water (I hope not), then probably an inch or so since it will have no place to get out of the water or rest.

[sammytheshark1]

@BauriBob ok i will put plants in my tank

[ShastaAlberto]

Awesome video! I found a 3-striped mud hatchling a few weeks ago crossing the street. This video has been a lot of help!

[TheMysteryman334]

is that plant on the top live? if so what is it called?

[BauriBob]

@TheMysteryman334 I usually keep a lot of anacharis plants in the tank. They are long, stringy plants that don't require rooting.

[TheMysteryman334]

@BauriBob are they naitive to NJ? i wanna see if my pet store has them

[BauriBob]

@TheMysteryman334 no, live in Florida.

[gianoshoes]

what filter do you have for that low water level tank?

[BauriBob]

@gianoshoes I have a submersible filter set in a plastic tray to keep the sand away from it. I also have an aeartor on the opposite side of the tank. I do partial water changes ever few days.

[BauriBob]

@BlindedRC I release all hatchlings, whether my own or rescued, back into the wild after a litte fattening up.

[SternyCam]

Cool

[TheAc1219]

awesome lookin turtel ...............btw , are those artificial plants??

[BauriBob]

@TheAc1219 mostly live plants, anacharis and moss balls. there might be one plastic plant in the corner.

[HaloBeast547]

i was bor on 2000 july 21

[44yellowlab]

the 1st one hatched on my b day

[TheSenorris]

fantastic video! I have a baby eastern mud turtle myself, although he's not nearly as active as these guys. He was found in someones chlorine pool, which was in a fenced in yard, no ones sure how he got there. I originally kept him thinking if he were to die from the chemicals then at least he wouldn't be alone, but two and a half months later he's still going strong!

[TakingRefuge]

is it true that if i get a baby turtle, about an inch - two inches long, that it will stay small in a smaller tank. not like animal abuse small, but small. haha. like 10-20 gallons.

[BauriBob]

@TakingRefuge No, that is not true. The turtle will simply outgrow its tank. And turtles can easily live 30 to 50 years. Some species can get quite large and require very large tanks. Maintaining an aquarium can be a lot of work and get quite expensive. So give some thought before getting a turtle. They are messier and more complex than keeping fish. My own philosophy is to create an environment that is as natural as possible, like having a slice of a creek bottom right in your home.

[bakernade]

they are adorable (:

[keithatron]

i noticed you called it a moss box, whered you get that? and where can i find how to maintain plants like that

[BauriBob]

@keithatron buy a sheet of plastic eggcrate. Using a heavy file, break 5 pieces, one piece for the bottom, 4 for the sides. File the sharp edges away. Use electrical ties to tie it all together. Wrap 1/8" or 1/4" plastic mesh around the sides so moss stays inside. Secure the mesh with electrical ties. Fill with very small fragments of moss, two inches deep is plenty for hatchlings. Allow water depth to rise about 1/2" above the edges. Hatchlings love it for hiding, easy to feed them.

[h8hax]

hey just a little advise maybe remove some of that plant stuff, he might get caught, stuck and drown :( just sayin.

[BauriBob]

@h8hax You are right that too many plants could pose a danger. I agree with you. I don't think I have too many though. Maybe it looks that way on the video. I've been raising hatchlings this way for years and have not lost a single one. If I thought a particular hatchling was weak or appeared sick, I would place it in a shallow tank (1" deep) with fewer plants. I appreciate your concern. And the moss box in the center of the tank is filled with very loosely packed, small fragments.

[Captmiloman]

Cool video. How  do you go about mixing the sand?

[BauriBob]

@Captmiloman Not sure what you are asking here. I buy ordinary play sand at Home Depot or Lowes. I rinse it thoroughly first, then add it to the tank.

[fakemarriland500]

wait do turtles eat moss

[BauriBob]

@fakemarriland500 I've never seen turtles eat moss. Muds and musks certainly don't eat moss, unless perhaps they were starving. Mud and musk turtles are mostly carnivorous.

[WINSTONMARTINEZ13]

i need help my striped mud turtles mated and i dont know which day she has eggs

[BauriBob]

@WINSTONMARTINEZ13 it is very hard to know when she will lay her eggs assuming she has any. she will need a sand or dirt filled area a few inches deep to lay her eggs. otherwise she might lay them in the water or worse, become egg-bound. keep the dirt or sand slightly moist for easy digging.

[reviewerboy123]

i need help i am looking for this kind of turtle cause these types stay small and were should i buy them from? Can u help me please?

[BauriBob]

@reviewerboy123 Mine are all local wild caught. I don't know who sells mud and musk turtles. There are reptile dealers that sell these species, you'll need to check the web for local dealers in your area.

[MAStutorials]

Nice video i have a mud turtle and its a baby its like 4 inches long caught him in the wild :) good job

[KCapelin]

BauriBob, I really enjoyed this video! They're just so cute. I went to my first reptile expo this weekend and got a tiny three-stripe mud myself. I wanted to compare the setup I made for him with others and get opinions on what is best, so I thank you for this helpful view of your hatchlings. :)

[watersfall1]

waht do u feed your turtle,s and how much did u pay for the tank and every thing else?

[stingray614]

how do you keep the water so clear with the sand substrate? i heard sand substrate will make the water really chalky and cloudy as turtles like to play with them..

thank you.

[BauriBob]

@stingray614 the sand you buy needs to be well rinsed before using. When you add the water to your tank, pour it over a bowl or dish slowly, not directly onto the sand. That way you won't stir up the sand. The turtles stir up the sand a little, but it settles quickly.

[stingray614]

@BauriBob oh okay. great info! really is. =)

hmmm, i guess i should change from gravel to sand. what sand should i use? play sand or those sands by exo terra?

[BauriBob]

@stingray614 I use play sand from Lowes or Home Depot. Rinse it well.

[stingray614]

@BauriBob what about the sands that are sold at pet stores? are they any good?

[BauriBob]

@stingray614 I only buy play sand, it is cheaper. I don't know anything about pet store sand except that it is expensive.

[stingray614]

@BauriBob hmmmm. i guess i should start with those. thanks for the info.

ooh. rinse well? define on how well till perfection? because i dont have such great filtration as you do..

[BauriBob]

@stingray614 I have no problems with the sand. I use ordinary play sand that you can get from any Home Depot or Lowes. I rinse the sand fairly well before adding to the tank. When you add the water, pour it into a dish or bowl of some sort so that you don't stir it up. The turtles don't really stir the sand up that much.

[stingray614]

@BauriBob oh okayy. i'll see through it. thank you very much! you have been a great help! =]

[joe4del]

Oh ye sorry it's fine if well planted, nice lookin turt iv got one K.baurii my self

[BauriBob]

Males have longer, thicker tails than the females and a notch at the back end of the plastron but it is difficult to see these differences in a juvenile or hatchling turtle.

I can't help you name your turtle, that is up to you.

[wefdeas]

how do u know if muds are a boy or a girl and i think mine is a boy cn u help me name him plz?

[BauriBob]

if the tank is HEAVILY planted, 5 inches is fine. I do put new, out of the egg hatchlings in shallow water, maybe one inch deep, until I know they are healthy, usually just one day.

[joe4del]

5 inches is a it too much really

[javaxsqft]

This is all so extremely cool i can't believe it.

[MikeTheHerper]

Cute turtles and great looking enclosure!

[italapino12]

wow they are adorable!

[Lizarrdo]

so cute.

[BauriBob]

they'll grow to between 4" and 5" in length.

[trunks62626]

i thought that u wernt sopposed to feed them when they have their yolk sac

[ldkosik]

What a great video. You sound like a proud PaPa on it!

[lizardladyfla]

I did enjoy it,they are too cute ! How big do they get ?

[BauriBob]

Am trying to catch them on video interacting, they are just now discovering each other. Painfully cute when they are this small but of course they grow up fast.

[SLE335]

Oh my gosh Bob talk about an overload of cute!! 1:44 just adorable. =D And the newest one with the yolk sac is even sweeter. Thank you for posting this. I hope you will show us their progress as they mature!

Susan

[DayLight95]

aww great vid :D nice and happy :) keep it up :D and good luck with those little gems :P