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.
Movement: The home range size of the male western pond turtle averages approximately 2.5 acres (1 hectare), while female and juvenile home ranges are much smaller. Females move overland up to 330 feet (100 meters) in the spring to find nest sites.