Some people like dogs, some people like cats, and other people, like our tenants Donna and Lola, like turtles!
Introducing Incabus – the 22-year-old Long-necked Turtle.
You may think that looking after a turtle is easy and low maintenance but it is quite the opposite.
Donna takes a lot of time and care when it comes to Incabus and his care. His shell is cleaned regularly, which is done with brown vinegar and cotton balls to remove any build up, there are also calcium blocks put into his tank so that his shell stays strong and healthy.
Much like us, turtles need vitamin D, and the best way to get this is outside in the sunshine. Incabus is taken out of his tank regularly to stroll around the backyard. Donna watches him carefully as turtles can move extremely fast, not to mention the magpies that like to swoop and taunt him while he is out getting his exercise, which usually causes Incabus to retreat back into his shell for protection.
Incabus’ favourite foods include frozen squares of turtle food from the pet shop, blood worms and the Aluminium plant, which is in his tank to nibble on.
These beautiful reptiles start off the size of a 50 cent piece, gradually growing to the size that Incabus is now – about the size of a dinner plate. It takes long-necked turtles around 7–9 years to reach adult size and they can live up to 50 years!!
“Incabus is proof that you don’t need to be furry to be a loved family pet. ”
What’s Happening at YourPlace:
August 2024 Edition
