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How Often Should You Bathe a Turtle: 3 Things to Consider
04.01.2024 11:03
Water procedures are necessary for turtles to cleanse themselves of dirt and stuck food.
In this case, the frequency of bathing depends on several factors, including the age of the turtle.
Moreover, when bathing it, it is worth considering some important rules so as not to harm the pet.
How often to bathe
Small turtles up to three years of age can be bathed every other day.
Older turtles need to be given water treatments once or twice a week.
In addition, in this case, it is worth focusing on the contamination of the shell.
If the terrarium has a large enough bathing area that the turtle actively uses, then the interval between bathing can be increased.
Basic rules for bathing
You need to bathe turtles correctly, taking into account some important points.
For water procedures you need a small container. The water temperature in this case should be about 30 or even 35 degrees.
It is advisable to choose boiled or filtered water.
It is also worth considering the fact that while bathing, the turtle can drink water.
Using a soft sponge, carefully wipe the turtle's body and shell.
In this case, you cannot use any detergents.
After water treatments, the turtle should be carefully dried with a paper or terry towel.
Earlier we wrote about what kind of animal to get if you are often absent from work.
