My turtle. is it normal he doesn't know how to swim?

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A little back story first. He is the turtle from the African Galapagos in Asia. I was going to name him either Alexandru or Megadome or marius but decided west texas t-rexas was for the best.

Anyway he has big cage and well cared for. There is water in there but he doesn't use it. What can I do, I told turtles need to swim sometimes. He is really wrinkly and dry. How do I encourage turtle swimming? thanks and sorry for english.

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  • Short4Words
    8 years ago

    You're sure he's a turtle and not a tortoise?

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  • MaryLouiseCatwhiskers
    8 years ago

    "African Galapagos in Asia"????
    Oy vey.

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    • thegypsysailor
      8 years ago

      Hey, something like 60% of American students can't name the two countries that border their country. Don't be so harsh. lol

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  • flyingnostalgia
    8 years ago

    They like dirty/ muddy water.

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  • ferret44190
    8 years ago

    Maybe you should try putting it into the water little by little. If he likes it, then good for him. If he doesn't, then maybe you should go find a vet and see what he/she says. There is also a possibility that it is a tortoise, and tortoises don't swim, they are native animals from the desert.

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  • Terence_the_viking
    8 years ago

    Oh no it eats your bananas?

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  • Steven3,0
    8 years ago

    I had a turtle like that. I painted my cock green and used it as an example to teach him how to swim.

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