| You may not be aware of this, but a turtle and a | | | | well-being. A turtle requires plenty of fresh food. |
| terrapin are not the same thing. There are a few | | | | Clean, fresh water that is kept in a shallow bowl to |
| varieties of this creature. Turtles live in oceans and in | | | | make it readily accessible is very important. You |
| fresh water. Terrapins are turtles that live in brackish | | | | should be aware and be able to recognize the |
| water. The difference between the two is mostly | | | | difference between male and female turtles because |
| ignored, though. | | | | you have to care for them in different ways. |
| So, if you are considering getting a pet turtle or | | | | You should also know that turtles require more care |
| terrapin for you and your family but are not entirely | | | | than most people think. So making sure that |
| sure whether you should, here are some ideas to | | | | somebody is taking care of your pet while you are |
| help you decide. | | | | out of town is one necessary step you must take. |
| Turtles are an excellent choice as pets because they | | | | You should check your turtle on a regular basis to |
| are fun to watch, do not require training and have a | | | | catch any early signs of an illness; quite often it can |
| long life expectancy. However, you should know that | | | | be detected from abnormalities in its shell. |
| because they live longer than other pets, it is a | | | | If you do decide to keep a turtle or terrapin, know |
| commitment to bring one home. | | | | that they make for wonderful pets and that you |
| When caring for your pet you need to make sure | | | | need to commit to their care to have a happy, |
| that you provide both a dry and a wet habitat, and | | | | healthy pet. |
| that the temperature of these is conducive for its | | | | |