| Turtle pets are very popular today, and becoming | | | | your turtle, and it will gradually understand that you |
| the new owner of a turtle can be highly satisfying | | | | will come to feed it on a daily basis and at a particular |
| and fulfilling. While some people might feel that turtles | | | | spot in its enclosure. Be calm and quiet when you |
| are difficult and costly to keep, there are certainly | | | | approach it, so as not to scare or alarm your turtle. |
| testimonials to the contrary. | | | | Some turtle pets love to play with seashells. They |
| In fact, turtle pet keeping has become a very | | | | like to flip the shells and press them with their claws, |
| popular hobby, leading to more and more information | | | | in order to slide them across the floor. You can also |
| being gathered by experts and pet owners alike. | | | | spend quality time with your turtle by walking it |
| More theories have been clarified, and myths busted, | | | | outside! Your turtle will enjoy this freedom and |
| as these fascinating reptiles are attracting people due | | | | benefit from it as well, because this will serve as an |
| to their interesting characters. | | | | excellent form of exercise. |
| Turtles are among the first species in the animal | | | | If you house your turtle pets in tanks or aquariums, |
| kingdom to appear on our planet. They can have an | | | | you may also put small fish or broken pieces of |
| astonishing lifespan-- some of them can live more | | | | cuttlebones floating in the water. Turtles love to |
| than a hundred years if they are well-cared for and | | | | hunt, and enjoy swimming and chasing after these. It |
| well-protected. We can even expect our turtle pets | | | | is another form of fun and exercise for your turtle! |
| to be handed down or inherited from one member of | | | | Another plus factor is that they can get ample doses |
| the family to another. | | | | of calcium when they ingest the cuttlebones. Small, |
| Choosing a name for your pet turtle is one of the | | | | live fish should only be placed once a week to avoid |
| fun activities of turtle ownership. Turtles can have | | | | the risk of obesity among the turtles, as this |
| such a long lifespan that they can even be expected | | | | condition is very much common in their species. |
| to outlive their owners. Due to their longevity, you | | | | It is also a good idea to build or set up a toy raft in |
| should be sure to give your turtle a name that will | | | | the turtle's housing, so they can enjoy playing even |
| suit its personality and reveal your close relationship | | | | when you are not around. Avoid handling your pet |
| with it. | | | | turtle too often, because it may become stressed |
| Upon initial ownership of your new turtle, do not | | | | out. When you do handle your turtle, be sure to |
| expect it to immediately be comfortable with you. | | | | wash your hands prior to picking it up, and hold it |
| Give it between three days to an entire week to | | | | carefully so as not to cause it discomfort. |
| grow accustomed to its environment and become | | | | Turtle pets are an excellent addition to your |
| familiar with your presence. One sure way to do this | | | | household. With proper care, handling, and protection, |
| is to feed it at the same enclosure and at the same | | | | you are sure to spend years of enjoyment together! |
| time every day. This practice will create a routine for | | | | |