Water

Tortoises, especially Creaser's mud turtles, need a steady supply of water to be healthy. Some tortoise species are more terrestrial and don't need much water, while others, like Creaser's mud turtles, are semi-aquatic and need water for staying hydrated, controlling their body temperature, and other bodily processes.

It is essential to provide a shallow dish or container with water that is big enough for the turtle to submerge itself completely, but not so deep that it drowns while kept in captivity. In order to keep the water free of germs and other contaminants, it should be changed often and maintained clean. If you want to keep turtles in good health, it's better to avoid using tap water—which contains chlorine and other chemicals—and instead use dechlorinated water or water collected from natural sources like rain or well.

It doesn't take much for turtles, like Creaser's mud turtles, to contaminate water with their waste and urine if not controlled. To keep the turtle healthy and happy, you should clean and maintain its water dish or container on a regular basis. A water pump or filtration system may also be helpful in improving water quality by circulating the water and eliminating particles.

Even while turtles can get enough water from their diet and their skin, it's still good to provide them with a water source they may drink and bathe in. Turtles can regulate their body temperature more easily when they soak in water, which also helps them keep hydrated and shed their skin. Because of the stimulus and enrichment it offers, turtles are able to act more naturally when kept in captivity.

If you want your turtle to be able to completely submerge itself in water if you so choose, but it shouldn't drown in its dish or container. Even Creaser's mud turtles, like other turtles, don't need much more than a depth of 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm). Another way to make the water dish more accessible for turtles is to add pebbles or ramps inside.

It is crucial to keep an eye on the turtle's water consumption and habits in addition to providing a water dish or container to make sure it stays healthy and hydrated. Sunken eyes, listlessness, dry skin, and diminished hunger are symptoms of dehydration in turtles. More water should be given and a trip to the vet should be considered if any of these symptoms are seen.