llow belly slider) belong. There are also many turtles of the genus Pseudemis. The red-bellied Florida tortoise (Pseudemis nelsoni) is the most famous.
Be careful because some species of turtles, such as the blackberry tortoise (Trachemys Graeca), are protected by law in many countries.
The legs of the turtles
You should look at its legs to know if a turtle is land or water.
The legs of aquatic turtles have to facilitate swimming and that is why they have membranes between the claws of the legs (interdigital membranes) easy to observe with the naked eye.
In contrast, land turtles do not have those membranes. Its legs are shaped like a tube and its claws are poorly developed.
In some aquatic turtles, the claws are not long and pointed but rather rounded and difficult to detect with the naked eye because they are stunted.
The shell of the turtles
The shell also depends on the type of turtle as it adapts to the reptile's habitat.
A soft shell does not resist and helps the turtles move better in the water. The shell of a water turtle is much softer. The land turtle is very rough and irregular.
How to feed a water turtle
Turtles are excellent pets that, like any animal, require special care and attention. Food is the aspect that, in general, most worries its owner because it is not always clear what kind of food he should give and how to get it.
Commercial foods that can be found in specialty stores are an excellent alternative to feed water turtles. These foods are nutritionally balanced and provide the turtle with everything it needs to be healthy.
However, it is possible that your turtle decides not to eat, which is very common if it has been recently caught or is not used to this type of food. Do not forget that in their natural state, depending on the species, they are herbivores or omnivores.
If your turtle does not want to eat food bought in the market or mixed with other natural products, you can opt for the alternative we offer you: vegetables.
Remember that the turtle likes this type of food. Small pieces of lettuce, carrot, cabbage or cucumber can become a delicious accompaniment.
If you notice that he only eats vegetables and ignores commercial food, it is important that you continue insisting that he will usually end up eating it after a while.
With regard to animal protein, fish is a simple alternative and you can give it to your turtle taking into account that it should not be salted.
Avoid giving it the so-called blue fish (tuna, sardine, salmon) as it has more fat and will fatten your turtle.
Crickets are also a good alternative to feed turtles. Full of nutrients and vitamins, they can be easily found in animal stores specializing in reptiles and represent a dish that turtles normally crave.
The amount you will give depends on the species and size.
Larvae are also a good alternative to vary the diet of water turtles. They are found in stores specializing in reptiles.
In general, small insects are a good alternative to feed water turtles that allow them to vary a bit from typical commercial food. This will prevent, above all, that they get bored of food. They can become a feast for small turtles, ants and spiders that we find in the home
This is some good suggestions. If you have any questions about the amount of food you should give to water turtles, the best thing you can do is consult a specialist.
How to care for a water turtle that hibernates
Certain cold-blooded animals such as turtles, and mammals such as bears, hibernate during the coldest months of the year to protect against low temperatures and lack of food at that time.
In the case of turtles, all species do not hibernate but do have to prepare properly to overcome those weeks without food. Since they are not in their natural environment, it is very important to know how to take care of them so that they successfully overcome that stage.
All turtles do not hibernate
All species do not hibernate. When you buy a turtle, so that it lives healthy, it is very important that you know the species, the type of climate to which it is accustomed and all its 