Nature is full of wonders. Everyday we get to explore amazing things that lead us to wonder, have I seen everything yet? Albino turtles are such rare and fascinating surprises nature got in its sleeves. Wait a minute! Doesn’t albus mean white in Latin? So they are white turtles? Since they are called albinos, you might think all those adorable turtles are white. But you can explore red, orange, pink, or yellow color albino turtles in the wild. It is because they still have some color in their skin. Let us learn more about these rare creatures from expert Aqua Mike.
Albino Turtle is an internet sensation.
Aqua Mike has a 1-year-old pet turtle. Her name is Hope. This albino turtle is an internet star. How? She has a pink belly side neck and was born with her heart outside her body! With the continuous care of her owner Aqua Mike, Hope turned one year old. Aqua Mike and Hope's first meeting was like a scene from a romance movie. He fell in love with Hope at first sight. He felt like he was seeing an exotic animal that he could not have ever imagined existing.
Different types of albino turtles
Aqua Mike says that albino turtles come in different types. Some, like red-eared sliders, are yellow and do not have a lot of patterns on their shells. Pink belly side necks are different; they keep their pink color even when they have albinism.
He says that if you want, you should get albino turtles as your pets. But they are different from dogs and cats. They will interact with you, ask you for food, and even pose for pictures, but they do not like being handled. They are the happiest when you let them be.
Caring for albino turtles
Aqua Mike added that albino turtles are amazing, but they need more advanced care when they are young. They have trouble seeing, so it is hard for them to find food in their tank. You have to move them to a smaller container with easy-to-reach food until they are big enough to find food on their own.
You can easily watch over albino turtles than normal turtles. Normal turtles might get scared and swim or hide away when they see you, but albino turtles do not feel threatened. Since you have built a connection with them by handling and feeding them for some time, they act more naturally, so you can observe and learn about them better.
Albinism, is it better or worse for animals?
Albinism affects reptiles like turtles and lizards differently than mammals, birds, and humans. Albino reptiles can have some color left in their skin, so they can look red, orange, pink, or yellow. Some types of turtles are more likely to be albino. For instance, Sulcata turtles have the highest chance of being born with a suave reddish look.
Albinism can make life harder for animals. They often have health problems like bad eyesight. Therefore it is hard for them to find food and see predators coming. Since they have albinism, predators easily spot them. That is why many do not survive in the wild when they are young. Even with the challenges they face, albino turtles are a beautiful example of nature's diversity. When you see an albino turtle, take a moment to appreciate how special and amazing it is.
