Spotted Turtle Care Infographic

General Information:

• Species: Spotted Turtle
• Scientific Name: Clemmys guttata
• Size: Up to 6 inches
• Lifespan: Less than 7 years
• Weight: Up to 500 grams
• Diet: Omnivorous
• Behavior: Shy and curious
• Cost: $99 – $100+
• Tank Size: 20 – 40 gallon

Tank Size:

• Specifies that Spotted Turtles do not grow over 6 inches and do not require a monstrous tank. It suggests starting with a 20-gallon tank and upgrading to a 40-gallon tank as needed.

Basking:

• Emphasizes the importance of providing a basking dock that is rigid and robust without rough edges.

Water Filter:

• Describes the need for a good water filter since Spotted Turtles are messy and release waste in the water, making it hazy with food scraps and urination.

Heating Lamp:

• Suggests using heating lamps to keep Spotted Turtles warm and provides a temperature guide according to the wattage of the lamp.

UV Light:

• Stresses the importance of UV light for vitamin D and calcium absorption. It provides specific UV light wattages and the appropriate distance from the dock.

Tank Heater:

• Offers a table indicating the appropriate heater wattage needed for tanks ranging from 20 to 75 gallons.

Diet: What To Feed A Spotted Turtle?

• Lists various foods suitable for Spotted Turtles, including cooked beef, crickets, shrimp, lettuce, algae, and more.

Diseases and Cure:

• Vitamin A Deficiency:
  • Symptoms such as weak immunity and swollen eyelids are listed. It’s mentioned that vitamin A deficiency can be treated by offering a vitamin A-rich diet.
• Respiratory Infection:
  • Details symptoms like loss of appetite and wheezing. It notes that a warm, clean enclosure with a balanced diet can heal the pet.
• Shell Diseases:
  • Lists common issues like shell rot and fungal growth, and suggests that each of these conditions has its cure.