Common Causes of Stomach Pain, # 7: You're chewing gum to keep from snacking. Believe it or not, chomping on gum is a big cause of stomach pains. You often swallow lots of air, which can create gas and bloating, explains Christine Frissora, M.D., a gastroenterologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.
Garden Pond. A small garden pond with a waterfall should be deep enough that the bog and aquatic plants' soil are under 3 to 6 inches of water. Generally, garden ponds are 18 to 24 inches deep. With the addition of a filter, the waterfall will clean and aerate the pond water, allowing small aquatic creatures, such as turtles, frogs and fish, to thrive amid your water garden plants.
Make the turtle enclosure a minimum of 4 feet (1.2 m) by 6 feet (1.8 m) for one box turtle; bigger for more. Use smooth-sided wooden planks about 12 inches (30.5 cm) in width. At the top of each corner, attach a triangular piece of wood that connects to each side.or indoor turtles, you can use plain rabbit pellets and mix the substrate daily to keep it aired. You can also use wood chips or reptile substrate if you don't want to make your own. 1  Make sure to mist the enclosure daily to keep your turtle moist. 2  Some swear by the mixture, Bed a Beast, while others warn against it.