Aquatic Turtles Basking & Swimming ~ Eastern Painted, Hieroglyphic Cooter & Mississippi Map

Turtles make beautiful, fascinating, and enjoyable pets, with the right person and the proper commitment. The first step is to research the species available and the care required by each. While the basics of aquatic turtle care are similar for all species, potential owners need to consult specific care sheets for details on housing, environment and feeding for the species in which they are interested.

For beginners, the hardier turtles are recommended, such as red eared sliders, cooters, and mud and musk turtles, keeping in mind that sliders and cooters will reach a mature length of greater than 12 inches, while mud and musk turtles are about half that size. Map and painted turtles, as well as some of the less common species are a bit less hardy. Softshell and snapping turtles have a reputation for being large, aggressive, and generally more difficult to care for so are not good for beginners.

Beyond providing a proper environment and diet for aquatic turtles, they do not need a lot of attention, although regular interaction may result in a tame and sociable turtle. In any case, they are lovely and if properly cared for should provide years of enjoyment.

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[darkagirlversion1]

Two questions okay first what is that orange thing in the beginning? And I thought turtles eat commet goldfish?

[SteeleTate]

@darkagirlversion1 ~ That is a snail. The ones in my tank are comet goldfish. Thanks!

[OzzkkaaR1]

What species are they?

[SteeleTate]

@OzzkkaaR1 ~ I have an Eastern Painted Hybrid, Hieroglyphic River Cooter and Mississippi Map turtles.

[713subzero]

@SteeleTate i have the same turtles as u have but i have other turtle its a soft shell

[SteeleTate]

@713subzero -- Cool!!

[MrTurtlelover99]

you have two of my turtles

[JSeryoyo]

@SteeleTate where did you buy the turtles and where do you live?? Thanx!!

[crazysara0000]

Would you reccomend Mississippi Map Turtles for begginer Turtle owners? It will be my first turtle, although i took care of my cousin's snapping turtles a couple times while he was on vacation. I <3 pets, i have alot of them but i really like mississippi map turtles. Please answer back.. love your videos, they help alot. Keep making great videos! :)

[darkagirlversion1]

@SteeleTate ohhhhhhhh got it thanks for answering

[MsNicksk8]

GOLDFISH FIN everyone out of the water NOWWWW

[sammytheshark1]

I bet thats a zilla deluxe turtle kit! am I right?

[sammytheshark1]

I gonna get a three striped mud turtle