Care Sheet for Alligator LizardsAverage Rating Given To This Care Sheet Is 2.75 (1=lowest, 5=highest) Last Updated: 06/14/2005 |
Main Category: | Lizards |
Sub Category: | Alligator Lizards |
Care Sheet Submitted By: | Crocadile kid 7 |
Years Experience: | 10 to 15 Years |
Species: | Southern painted turtle. |
Other Species or Phases this Care Sheet May Cover: | clean turtle is a happy turtle. |
Sexing and Characteristics: | Male longer tail then female,the opening to the cloaca is farther down on the male.theses turtles have a red,orange,or yellow stripe down there back,they are the smallest of the painted turtle spices |
Mostly Active During: | Day |
Substrate and Water Needs: | Not substrate is needed(but if u want the natural look have some gravel,it also helps the turtles grip.water should always be clean. |
Lighting and UVB: | A basking spot light is required,and a uva,uvb light is needed to help keep the shell healthy |
Temperatures and Humidity: | Water temp ,room temp-80,basking spot up to 90.
the water provides the right humidity. |
Heating and Equipment: | Submersible heater,basking spot bulb.
tank,accessories. |
Caging Provided: | a twenty gallon long tank is grate for two.until larger. |
Diet: | Omnivorous |
Description of Diet: | A daily fortified diet is good withe plant matter,and animal matter frequently |
Supplements, Nutrition and Usage: | Not needed |
Maintenance: | Clean every week or when needed. |
Some Words on this Species: | Very cool and enjoyable.
good size each sex stays small.
male 3-5 in
female 5-7 in |
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