Small Pet Turtles

If you really love turtles, you might be interested to know that there are plenty of small pet turtles that are available. Some of these will be very easy for you to keep in your indoor terrarium or perhaps an area with an aquarium handy but some of them may require a little bit more room than that. Here is some information about about the different breeds of small turtles that are available as pets. You are sure to find one that would make a fantastic addition to your own family.

Red Eared Slider Turtles

One of the most popular types of small pet turtles that are available are the red eared slider. These tiny little turtles, which are often sold in sizes under 4 inches make an excellent pet but there are some things that you should be concerned about.

In the United States, the sale of red ear slider's and any turtles that were underneath 4 inches in length was banned due to an outbreak of salmonella which came from these turtles. They are still available in many pet stores, however, and it is perfectly legal to purchase one for "scientific research or exhibition". Although they certainly are cute, you might want to keep your health in mind and the possibility of salmonella may certainly deter you from choosing this particular species.

Box Turtles

Box turtles are also rather popular and you may be able to find one of these in the wild. They are found in almost every area of the world and they tend to be found on land more than they are found in water. If you want a great pet turtle but do not necessarily have a ready supply of water available, this might be a great species for you to choose.

Caring For Turtles

Owning small pet turtles requires you to take care of them properly and there may be a little bit that you need to learn about how to keep them happy and healthy. Many people end up with small pet turtles without even realizing what they need to eat. Although it certainly will vary from species to species, most turtles will eat a diet that consists of a combination of green leafy vegetables, some fruit and berries and meat.

Turtle Care Guide

You should also pick up a container of turtle food that is available at almost any pet store. This is a balanced, nutritional supplement that should make up about 25% of your turtles diet. Feeding them in this way will keep them healthy, parasite free and nutritionally balanced.

Finally, you should worry about your pet turtles habitat. Most turtles are perfectly happy if you put them in an area that mimics their environment in the wild. Even though they move rather slowly, they enjoy being able to move around a little bit and they love having places to hide.

Some will enjoy the water more than others but all of them will need a dry place in order to rest and sun themselves. Take care of your turtle and make sure that they have everything that they need. If you do this, they will provide you with years of enjoyment.

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