| Turtle keeping is not an easy task! It is an endeavor | | | | few months, it might be prudent to consider a larger |
| that must be carefully planned, and you should try to | | | | tank that will eventually hold the adults comfortably. |
| have as much knowledge as possible prior to bringing | | | | A good quality filtration system is imperative for the |
| home your new pet. There are several requirements | | | | proper maintenance of sanitary and clean water. |
| for responsible turtle ownership, such as the provision | | | | Invest in a quality aquarium heater, and make sure |
| of proper housing, nutrition, and temperature. Pet | | | | that you also provide a basking area for your pet. |
| turtles may be cheap to purchase initially, but they | | | | Terrapins are amenable to hibernation, especially |
| are definitely not cheap to maintain! Some turtle | | | | during the cold or winter season. Prepare yourself for |
| species are very difficult to care for. You must also | | | | this dormancy period of your pet terrapin by |
| consider your family members too, and what their | | | | researching when and how to properly hibernate it, |
| thoughts are about turtle care. After all, keeping a | | | | to avoid risking the life and health of your pet. |
| turtle is not that enjoyable if your loved ones are not | | | | Terrapins are prone to sickness, so make sure to |
| amenable to it. | | | | give 100% in caring for them. You must make sure |
| However, if you are truly serious about your plan to | | | | that your pet is fit and healthy, and does not have |
| own a turtle, then you ought to look for a species | | | | any injury or illness before you let it hibernate. |
| that is easy to care for. The Terrapin Turtle is a top | | | | The terrapin is omnivorous, and feeds on |
| choice for beginners in turtle keeping. | | | | earthworms, chicken, turkey, fish, beef,and liver. |
| You will discover that the terrapin is a naturally | | | | Make sure you balance its diet by providing it with |
| wonderful pet! This type does not require you to | | | | fruits and vegetables, such as lettuce and cabbage, |
| feed it on a daily basis, and most importantly, it has a | | | | two to three times a week. |
| very long life span, allowing you to enjoy your pet | | | | Safety is of the utmost importance in terms of |
| for many years. Make sure that your pet will be able | | | | properly handling your terrapin turtle pet. Make sure |
| to maximize its life span by providing it with the care | | | | that you never let young children handle or hold the |
| and maintenance it needs. | | | | turtles, as they are potential carriers of salmonella, |
| Prior to purchasing your terrapin turtle, you must | | | | and can infect your kids with a serious ailment called |
| determine the correct size tank in which to house | | | | salmonellosis. Separate the containers and other items |
| your pet. Bear in mind that small, young turtles will | | | | you use for your pet, and always properly wash |
| grow, and unless you want to buy another tank in a | | | | your hands before and after handling your turtle. |