Lol he is probably basking or when swimming they do that. No need to be concerned.
At no cost does a 4-5 inch's turtles live in a 20 gallon tank for the rest of there lives! Would you like living in a closet for the rest of your life?
Depending on the species of map, males get to about 6 inch's max, while the female 10 inch's max. 12 inch's is … Read more
All turtles sleep especially the RES.
They need sleep from 7-12 hours a day
so when you go to bed you turn all the lights off, they will sleep thinking it is night time
when you wake up you turn the lights on, they will slowly wake up thinking it is morning.
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NEVER TAKE A TURTLE OUT OF ITS NATURAL INENVIORNMENT ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO CARE FOR IT.
This website will help you find out what turtle/species you have
www.turtleforum.com
it is probably a red eared slider like most pet stores sell
if you want info in caring and feeding … Read more
Here is something that can be usefull!
Aquatic Plants
Turtles are more destructive to plants than are fish. Turtles use plants as food, to hide in, and to swim through. They bang into them with considerably more impact that your usual aquarium fish. Water plants help increase the oxygen content of the water as well … Read more