Turtle lovers have one of two types of reptiles: either the Central Asian or the red-eared turtle. To provide the animals with conditions as close to natural as possible, the owners have to equip the terrarium. The Central Asian turtle lives in burrows in the wild, it is used to digging everything up with its powerful claws. Imagine what the noise will be in the apartment if the terrarium is covered with a layer of sand and stones. And if he is naked, the turtle can get sick and die. Therefore, it is better to have a red-eared turtle.
Instructions
Step 1
Take an aquarium glued from sheets of natural or organic glass. Remember that it needs to be roomy enough considering that the turtle grows quickly. Also, keep in mind that the water will have to be changed frequently, so immediately think about how you will drain the contents of the enclosure - either using hoses or equipping the bottom with a shut-off valve.
Step 2
Divide your terrarium aquarium into two zones: water and land. Indeed, in wildlife, the red-eared turtle periodically crawls out of the water. Therefore, across the narrow part of the terrarium aquarium, glue to the side walls or install a horizontal sheet of glass on fixed supports. Its width should be 1/4 to 1/3 the length of the aquarium.
Step 3
Secure an inclined glass plate that allows the animal to climb out of the water onto land. Please note that the surface of this plate must be rough, otherwise the turtle will simply slide down on it back into the water. It does not hurt to rough the surface of the recreation area as well. The easiest way to do this is to rub the plates with coarse sandpaper before placing them in the aquarium.
Step 4
Try to correctly determine the overall height of the terrarium and its overland area. It should rise slightly above the surface of the water so that the turtle can dry out. But at the same time, the depth must be sufficient for the turtle to swim and dive freely. Again, keep in mind that the animal will grow rather quickly and that there should be a high enough side over the land part so that the turtle does not accidentally fall over it. In any case, the height of the side above the water level must be at least 20 centimeters.
Step 5
Choose the sunniest place in your apartment to set up your terrarium. With a lack of sunlight (in winter or during prolonged inclement weather), you will have to irradiate the turtle with an ultraviolet lamp from time to time.
Step 6
Plant aquatic plants. Then the terrarium will be much more beautiful, and the turtle will begin to eat them after a while.
