Updated On February 8th, 2020
Pet's info: Reptile | Aquatic Turtle | Female | 2 days old
Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT 44
Licensed Veterinary Technician
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An aquatic species of turtle may survive a few days out of the water before being negatively affected. It really depends on the age/size of the turtle, general health and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity. A hatchling shouldn't spend more than an hour or two out of the water.
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