DBT with snapper

[francis]

Hey everyone this is the first time I am asking a question so mmm yea…. Here I go. I have a 2 year old DBT female about 4 1/2 inch. And I just got a common snapping turtle that is about the same size but with a bigger head. The question I want to asks is. Can I keep both my DBT and my CST together? Also, I have a 40 gallon 36″ by 18″ tank that I want to put both of them together in.. But just in case. I have a 25 gallon hexagon tank that is 35 inches deep. I want to know will they fight with each other. My CST isn’t very aggressive. Neither is my DBT. And both is well feed. Can someone give me any advice.

[Karen Doll]

Hi Francis,I would advise not to keep them together. Your terrapin will do best in a 70 gallon and above (my 2 year old female DBT is in a 110 gallon stock tank) and your snapper will need a much larger setup. Do you have the space and money to invest in a couple of stock tanks? Karen

[Karen Doll]

The 25 gallon “tall” is too small to house either of your turtles. Stock tanks are more affordable than aquariums and can be purchased at a local feed store. Best of luck!Karen

[Dick Biondi]

Attachments :No. chances are overwhelming the snapper will attack the DBT, and no quarter shown. Don___t keep snappers with anything else. Best is one to a tank.Of course, the downside to keeping turtles as pets is the housing requirement. A suitable outdoor pond is best. Frankly, I___ve never seen and indoor set up I considered attractive, not to mention the work involved. It___ not like a fish tank. And the critters live a long time and grow, sometimes huge, as is the case with the snapper. Then you have to problem what to do with it. Regards, Ex-turtle keeper J From: diamondbackterrapins@yahoogroups.com [mailto:diamondbackterrapins@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of francisSent: Monday, May 16, 2011 8:35 PMTo: diamondbackterrapins@yahoogroups.comSubject: [diamondbackterrapins] DBT with snapper Hey everyone this is the first time I am asking a question so mmm yea…. Here I go.I have a 2 year old DBT female about 4 1/2 inch. And I just got a common snapping turtle that is about the same size but with a bigger head. The question I want to asks is. Can I keep both my DBT and my CST together? Also, I have a 40 gallon 36″ by 18″ tank that I want to put both of them together in.. But just in case. I have a 25 gallon hexagon tank that is 35 inches deep. I want to know will they fight with each other. My CST isn’t very aggressive. Neither is my DBT. And both is well feed. Can someone give me any advice.

[F_Clerie]

No not at the moment but they are both still small I have had them in the same tank for about a day now and they have been no problem…. Still look at them very closely Francis Jr. Clerie

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