During the day, the temperature should be 75-85 degrees Fahrenheit. At night, the temperature can safely range from 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit. At times, it may be necessary to place a heating device such as a heating pad, underneath the aquarium or enclosure. Be sure not to put any heating device where it could burn the turtle. Most pet stores sell safe heating supplies.
Turtles also enjoy basking, which is our equivalent of sunbathing.
A lamp directed toward the enclosure with a 75-100 watt light bulb will do well for this purpose. However, only use the light during the day. Diet- Turtles need a varied diet of protein and plant matter. Young turtles can be fed every day, while adult turtles will do fine eating every other day. A proper variety of meat and plant foods are ideal.