How can I identify the specific breed of my Singaporean pet turtle?

We need more information in order to help you. Please post again with the breed of this turtle (is it a turtle or a tortoise?). Photos of the turtle's head. Photos of the cage set-up you have. Thank you.

If you are able to take a photo of the turtle to post on our site, we may be able to help identify the type of turtle. Without seeing it, it is impossible to say just by describing the bumps on its shell as some different species can appear to have bumps. The safest thing to do is probably to replace the turtle where you found him in your yard, as he may have already had an idea where he was headed, unless you are afraid your pet may eat him.

I am afraid without a photo of your turtle I cannot tell you if he or she looks healthy. You need to upload a photo for that. You can tell a male turtle by its longer tail and that the bottom of his carapace (shell) appears hollowed out, so it would easily fit on top of the rounded shell of a female. Females have a flat bottom of the shell.

I am very sorry but we cannot tell sex of the turtle based off of these pictures. I would recommend taking him to a vet so he can be properly sexed. If he is a new addition to your family it is a good idea to make sure he is healthy too!

I would love to help you identify the turtle, but it would help to have three photos (sharp) : top of carapace, bottom of carapace (belly) and from the side with the head extended (out, not hiding). It would also help to know the name of the area where it was found. It may be a Negev tortoise or one of the other two species of land tortoises: the Mediterranean spur-thighed tortoise, the most common turtle in Israel and the much rarer Egyptian tortoise, a desert species.

Thanks for reaching out about Franklin and including photos. This appears to be a yellow bellied slider, probably a male (long tail) and very young (under 1 year). Most hatch in spring but if captively bred, environmental conditions can be manipulated. Good luck.

It does appear to be a Caspian Pond turtle. A view of the head would help definitively identify it. There are 4 subspecies of this turtle. Care is similar to the red eared or yellow bellied slider. Provide a tank of at least 75 gallons for adults. A basking area easily accessible from the water with a heat lamp is necessary as is a UVB light source. Water quality can be maintained via filtration and regular partial water changes. Be sure the filter is rated for at least twice the volume of the tank. A submersible water heater may be needed to keep temp stable. Caspians will eat a diet consisting of prey (feeder fish, earthworms, crickets, roaches, etc.) as well as a commercial pelleted diet and fresh greens. Growth can vary depending on genetics, diet and environment. Typically, this species reaches about 3 inches in the first year. I would estimate it between 6 and 10 months of age. Adults may reach 9-10 inches.

It is difficult to advise you without a visual of what the dot looks like and without more details. If you like you can request a consultation where you can post photographs and an expert can give you more information.

The images are a bit blurry. It can be difficult to keep those little guys still! It does look like a YBS. They are not native to the UK and are typically captive bred. They are quite easy to keep. They need warm, clean water, a water heater, a basing spot with an overhead heat lamp, UVB lighting, a balanced diet consisting of animal protein and plant matter, calcium supplementation and multivitamin supplementation. For now, keep water depth no deeper than twice the length of the shell. As it grows, you can increase water depth. Maintain water quality via filtration and regular water changes. Feed a varied diet of prey (appropriately sized feeder fish, earthworms, crickets, etc.) and fresh greens and vegetables. Use a calcium and vitamin supplement and provide UVB lighting. You can review slider care at the link below. It is titled for Red Eared Sliders, however, Yellow Bellied Slider care is the same. http://www.anapsid.org/reslider.html

Thanks for reaching out about your turtle. Unfortunately, there aren't great ways to calculate ages in turtles - the reason for this is that their size and physical characteristics can vary depending on their husbandry. For example, too much or too little nutrition can cause a turtle to become too large or remain very small instead of growing at a normal pace. As far as the vitamins and diet - to get advice on this, it would be important to know what species of turtle you have. There are many different species that are commonly kept as pets, and they can require very different things in their diet and environment to help them thrive and live a long and healthy life. You could repost your question with some photos, or what may be better is to have a consultation. As another alternative, you can also take your turtle to a veterinarian who is familiar with turtles, and they can assist you with this as well. I hope that gives you a place to start, and thanks for using Boop by Petco.