Alot of questions about Paninsula Cooter
1.What kind of aquatic plants can this species of Cooter eat?
2.Would a 165-gallon pond in my backyard be big enough for this turtle species?
3.There is probably going to be alot of mosquitoes near the pond, so is there anything I can do to repel them without harming my turtle?
4.When winter comes again, I am going to buy a heater. Do I need one and if so, how many watts should it be and will the water freeze even with the heater working in the pond?
5.How long does the Peninsula Cooter live in captivity?
6.What equipment will I need for the pond to keep my turtle safe and healthy?
7.What kind of food does the baby eat and the adult?
8.Do they like to be handled?
9.Are they a hardy turtle?
10.How many clutches do they lay and how many eggs are in each clutch?And are they hard to breed?
11.Do they try to bite alot?
12.Can anybody give me some information on how to make a pond for my Peninsula Cooter?
13.Are they good swimmers?
14.How many of this species can I put together in the pond?Would a male and a female be all right together?
15.What does the "hairpin" on top of the head of this species look like and what does it do for the turtle?
16.Can you put Koi fish together with species when it gets much older?
17.What can I do for making a basking spot for the turtle?
18.Does this species go into hibernation?If so, what does it do? Does it go onto the bank and bury itself in the dirt or sand?If not, what do I do with the turtle?
19.What type of sand or dirt should I use for the turtle that would be safe?
20.Will the plants die during the winter or will I have to take them inside?
P.S.Sorry for asking alot of questions. I am just trying to get every little information before I get the turtle. Thank you for any help. If you can, can you try answering every question. If not, that is alright.
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Ethan Trowbridge
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