Turtle manure?

[greasemonkeymann]

I used to be a "Reptile Head" in my formative years.
All kinds of useless info rattling around in my noggin.

First thing I ever wanted to be was a herpetologist.
As a kid, whenever I said that, the typical response was
"whats that? the study of herpes?"
didn't even know what herpes was...
As a preadolescent I friggin could tell you the latin names of rattlesnakes, coral snakes, etc, etc..
but had NO idea WTF herpes was...

 

[mista sativa]

It's a red eared slider, and about 7-8in in diameter, so its still considered a juvenile. They are primarily carnivorous as young, the develop a omnivorous diet as they age. All this is dependent on the individual turtle. I've noticed this turtle prefers meat or insects. She also loves strawberries... Answers are so varried. Not all turtles carry salmonella, I've also treated the water with a slow release turtle health conditioner that limits harsh bacteria and salmonella. As far as y'all guys saying "Google this or that." I'm aware how Google works. I'm interested in information from someone with experience. If you don't know, save yourself the trouble of writing a post... Por favor

 

[GreatwhiteNorth]

First thing I ever wanted to be was a herpetologist.
As a kid, whenever I said that, the typical response was
"whats that? the study of herpes?"
didn't even know what herpes was...
As a preadolescent I friggin could tell you the latin names of rattlesnakes, coral snakes, etc, etc..
but had NO idea WTF herpes was...

I was much the same - as a young lad I was lucky enough to meet Dr. Bill Haast, owner of the Serpentarium in Miami several times. He was my idol.

You should read up on him if you've not heard of him. Fascinating.

 

[greasemonkeymann]

It's a red eared slider, and about 7-8in in diameter, so its still considered a juvenile. They are primarily carnivorous as young, the develop a omnivorous diet as they age. All this is dependent on the individual turtle. I've noticed this turtle prefers meat or insects. She also loves strawberries... Answers are so varried. Not all turtles carry salmonella, I've also treated the water with a slow release turtle health conditioner that limits harsh bacteria and salmonella. As far as y'all guys saying "Google this or that." I'm aware how Google works. I'm interested in information from someone with experience. If you don't know, save yourself the trouble of writing a post... Por favor

I thought made my post rather clear, but I haven't used turtle manure before, so I guess I shouldn't answer.
Whats in your conditioner? I'm guessing chemicals?

 

[mista sativa]

I understand the concern for salmonella, but to say that it would soak into the plant tissue, especially diluted, is a jump. Especially to something that is going to be smoked... To be on the safe side I would only use in veg stage, and maybe after diluting, let it sit in the sun for a week.
http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2011/11/salmonella-can-travel-from-leaves-into-tomatoes/
What I'm wanting to know is what the npk ratio would be or what micronutrients or microbes that could possibly benefit the plant. Not only would turtle waste be in the water, but also decaying insect and plant matter from the turtles diet... So beside the threat of bacteria anyone have any useful information. Your help is greatly appreciated.

 

[GreatwhiteNorth]

I personally liked the compost idea because I "think" the unprocessed waste will be too hot.
JMHO.