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what kind of turtle is this?
my friend brought me a turtle that looks just like this one this morning. he found it in a parking lot. i need to know what kind it is so i can give it some food and shelter. oh we live in kentucky if that helps. thanks...
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
It is a Spiny Soft-shelled turtle.
They are EXTREMELY challenging captives. They require cooler temps than most turtles, and are highly prone to fungal infections.
It's best chance of survival would be for you to release it in the water near where you found it.
- Veronika SLv 51 decade ago
it is a baby softshell, for now you can put it in a rubbermaid container( 10+ gallons). Add in clean warm water about halfway. Since it is a softshell they require low water conditions, because they dont swim well. Keep the water warm with a baskin light ( at 75-78F) Put in a rock for basking. Since they need uvb as well put it in the sun w some shade for 3-4 hours. Feed it crickets, mealworms, bloodworms, shrimp... since you arent going to keep it i suggest finding a good home for the turtle, make sure they are responsible owners, you shouldnt have to tell them how to take care of the turtle, they should know.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
It is a baby softshell turtle. They live in water.
- TonyLv 41 decade ago
A baby soft shell..........can i have it?
They are water turtles,feed it worms or fish.