| You may think that all pet turtles and pet terrapins | | | | take care of calcium needs which can be a little bit |
| are the same and therefore have the same dietary | | | | more difficult to supplement through the normal |
| requirements. Actually, depending on the kind and | | | | dietary feedings. |
| breed of turtle, they can have different dietary | | | | You should also always make sure that you provide |
| needs but they all require an adequate amount of | | | | your pet turtles with a constant supply of fresh |
| vitamins and minerals that you can either supply to | | | | water that is always clean. Provide it to them in a |
| them through their food or through supplements. | | | | shallow bowl so that it is easy for them to drink |
| There are varieties of vitamins and mineral | | | | from. |
| supplements that you can feed your pet turtle or | | | | Depending on the specific breed of your turtle, you |
| terrapin. These are able to provide a little bit of | | | | may want to check with the local pet store, or ask |
| additional dietary support and nutrition that may be | | | | an expert online about any additional guidelines and |
| lacking from their regular diet. | | | | nutritious needs that your pet turtle may have. It is |
| Most kinds of vitamin and mineral supplements can be | | | | also a good idea to do your research entirely before |
| given to them once or twice a week as part of their | | | | you decide what kind of pet turtle or terrapin to get |
| regular feeding. In general, if you provide your pet | | | | so you can be sure that you will easily be able to get |
| turtles and pet terrapins with a healthy variety of | | | | the supplies and food that your pets need. |
| fresh, leafy greens and other fresh vegetables they | | | | Whatever kind of pet turtle you get, you should |
| should get most of the nutrition that they need from | | | | remember that turtles and terrapins both have a long |
| those. | | | | life expectancy. So when you decide to bring one |
| Certain breeds of turtles also enjoy worms and other | | | | home as your pet you need to be willing to commit |
| fresh vegetables. Some turtle owners also provide | | | | to it for many years, maybe even your entire life! |
| their pets with a calcium block to snack on to help | | | | |