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.
Map turtles are aquatic, so heâll need a large tank or outdoor pond with a place he can climb out and bask. Male map turtles only grow to 5 or 6 inches, while females can grow up to 7 inches long. If you want to keep multiple map turtles, make sure they have plenty of room to have space of their own, and beware that females are more aggressive and territorial than males.