hi a little advice needed.

[kate w.j]

hey getting 2 dwarf musk turtles for my birthday and was just wanting some advice about them generally.what they eat how often to feed and clean them, thanks.

[Geomyda]

http://terrapin-info.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=16
This should give you a good steer on husbandry requirements for this species.
Great choice by the way!!

[kate w.j]

thank you.

[kate w.j]

i got my turtles yesterday and they wont bask heeelp

[Geomyda]

Originally Posted by kate w.j

i got my turtles yesterday and they wont bask heeelp

Musk turtles, are not frequent basking turtles, they are best described as "Bottom walkers".
With correct diet and access to UV irradiation, as they require. I am sure that they will thrive. Unlike Sliders and Cooters which are flambouyant in their basking habits the Musk will be rather crepuscular and in truth more active, after "lights out". That said, their foraging in a well planted Tank set up should keep you fascinated for hours and hours.
There are some posts recently from people in the UK who have either just hatched eggs, or have just had eggs laid. With luck, these Turtles will breed well in a home aquarium set up. Therefore, a complete and very satisfying prospect is to provide a complete and happy life in captivity?

[kate w.j]

thank you and do you think i should do a day and night technique with the lighting

[Geomyda]

Originally Posted by kate w.j

thank you and do you think i should do a day and night technique with the lighting

Definately, these Turtles require a normal Day/ Night cycle. To be honest, I do not know any animal that thrives for long without proper, and as close to normal Day/Night rythmn.
If you are thinking of trying to reverse Day into night. NO
Activity, if the animals are not too stressed will be observed in your normal daily routine, and as they settle in to the captive environment you will see more and more of their foraging and other interactions. Please note however, that they do like a lot of cover and heavy planting of the tank can be useful, with this species of Turtle.

[ME SHELL]

Can't wait to see pics of you new little friends Kate

[kate w.j]

thanks for all your help guys brendon has just started basking on the ramp but greg is still a bit shy.

[kate w.j]