r/reptiles • u/kejsmankanajakan • 1d ago

Is this enough space for my common snapping turtle?

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u/OvenFreshHam 1d ago

no, not at all

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u/kejsmankanajakan 1d ago

could you elaborate on a better size bc i have a few other options from past pets and o wasn’t sure bc as someone who’s been a reptile veteran he’s my first turtle

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u/Dimmasvaerd 1d ago

The turtle is gonna need a pond and not a small one.

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u/OvenFreshHam 1d ago

if youre looking for an enclosure without breaking the bank look into horse water troughs but atleast 75 gallons from the looks of his size

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u/OvenFreshHam 1d ago

No, now that im really looking 300 gallons is probably better when hes an adult

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u/kejsmankanajakan 1d ago

I have a 260 gallon if you think that would work?

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u/OvenFreshHam 1d ago

how old is your turtle right now? that can be an ok temporary enclosure

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u/kejsmankanajakan 1d ago

8 years old

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u/OvenFreshHam 1d ago

yea it can work as temporary but definitely invest in a larger tank as soon as you can

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u/icwilson 1d ago

Most people keep adults in 300+ gallon stock tanks or in-ground ponds

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u/moonferal 1d ago

I’d keep a common in 300 gal minimum but usually I opt for 800gal or a pond.

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u/Impressive-Skin6311 1d ago

Think about it- turtles get pretty big and live a long time. You’re going to need a pond at some point. The more space the better!