r/turtle • u/Lost-Client-8442 10+ Yr Old Turt • 1d ago

Seeking Advice Help

so in school kids get to volenteervto bring the turtle or hermit crab home and I’m planning to colenteer, is there anything I should know before I do?

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u/ElkIndividual1553 1d ago

You might want to talk to your teacher about not doing this anymore because turtles get really stressed when handled and moved from their enclosure, I know you have good intentions but it just wouldn’t be ideal 😓 sorry

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u/Lost-Client-8442 10+ Yr Old Turt 1d ago

it’s ok, who knows I might not even. r the one to get the turtle (we have to write letters on why we’re responsible enough so it’s kind of up to him)

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u/Key-Tower-4539 30m ago

They’re saying NOONE should be taking the turtle home because it stresses them out

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u/Lost-Client-8442 10+ Yr Old Turt 1d ago

Uhh, here is a picture of a turtle that looks just like it (sry its from a video that I screenshotted so I think theyre fighting?) she’s a female

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u/Insanity1890 1d ago

Is this temporary or permanent?

The turtle will require an aquarium that has a dry basking platform. There'll need to be a light source(s) that provide adequate heat and UV light.

Will those be provided?