is a baby turtle a good pet?

Question

like tell what i should have requirments.etc

Answer 1

Jeesh Julia! Write a book! LOL I agree with Julia!

Answer 2

Sadly, the answer is NO. Turtles are NOT easy pets, and baby turtles are even harder than adults.

Consider, for a basic turtle, like a Red-ear slider, that your turtle should be able to live for 20+ years- are you ready for that kind of committment?

A turtle needs a large, heated tank with strong filtration (they are quite messy). By large, think about 10 gallons fo water per inch of turtle, and your baby Red-ear can get to 10" easily- ready for a 100 gallon pond? That has to be kept at 75-80 degrees all year?

You have to control the entire habitat- heat, shade, lighting... turtles NEED Ultra-violet light, especially what is called UV-B. This is rather tricky to offer since UV does not penetrate glass- so you can't just do the old 'put it by a window' trick.

Don't get me started about diet and cleaning up after them!

If you LIKE turtles, even though they will NEVER like you back or appreciate your handling them, and even though it will take a certain amount of money and work every day for 20+ years- then man are they worth it! Cool pets, wonderful things to watch... but NOT easy or 'good' by most definitions.

Answer 3

No. A lot of people who buy cute, baby turtles often forget they quickly turn into drab, adult turtles which require at least a 55 gallon aquarium, a submergable chemical/biological filter, between a 75/100 watt basking light and weekly water changes.
It is also fair to mention that your turtle will live for 30-60 years.
Turtles, as pets, are only for those that are committed to taking care of them in the long run.

Answer 4

Baby turtles are really cute, BUT, if you check with pet stores they can no longer sell them for a reason. Smaller turtles were banned for sale because they became choking hazards for small children. And if the turtle was caught in the wild, then take into account disease's and what type of turtle it is. Some stay small while others can grow large enough to remove a finger. Also , removing them from their natural habitat may put them at risk. Talk to your vet.

Answer 5

Mostly yes they are....

Dont take one from the wild... get it at a reputable pet shop..

Also know that they often carry salmonella so Washing hands after handling him or working in the tank to clean it etc.. is a must

Keep it away from children under 5 years old. They are less able to handle any salmonella they may come in contact with and more likely to put hands in mouth before they get washed.

You need to read up on the breeds and the gear you will need then decide what you want to get and do it...

Long as you have a healthy turtle and keep things clean for him they are low maintenence...

They are however not a real cuddle animal...
Each turtle has its own personality and some do not like handling while others do not mind it...

Make sure if you get one and decide you do not want it.. you do NOT let it go in the wild,, your yard etc... Take it back to pet shop or find it a home.

Here are some links for info..

www.petturtle.com

www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/reptiles/turtles_pets.html

www.petworld.ie/reptiles/turtles.htm

www.webmd.com/content/article/101/106498?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Good Luck

Wismom

Answer 6

Only if you keep the tank super clean, You need a filter that recirculates the water, a place for the turtle to pull itself out of the water and a proper light to simulate sunlight when he is out of the water. Live food is best, worms are great. Dried foods are usually not very nutritious. Always wash your hands thoroughly after handling the turtle as young turtles can carry salmonella.

Answer 7

Where I live you have to have a special permit in order to own a Turtle because most of the ones around here are in dangered species. I happen to have such a permit and rescue injured turtles. It is best to leave turtles in nature. However if it is your only Pet option turtles are very intelligent and can become very friendly. My Current Turtle rescuee "Sherman" eats hamburger and bugs along with feeder fish. He can not be returned to the wild because he is missing a leg and his carpace is broken. He is a perfect target for predators.
Before getting a turtle please understand how long they live. Depending on the species anywhere from 30 to 100 years. It is a full life commitment not something to be taken lightly.

Answer 8

Baby Turtles are great pets. I had many when I was a kid. Some do carry salmonella but, the important thing is to teach whomever is going to own the pet that they need to wash there hands after every time they play with him and they shouldn't play with him/her in the kitchen or dining room. Its all about responsibility with animals. I think there great because there fun to watch and they don't make much noise...besides everyone has a cat or dog...have something cool...Good Luck.

Answer 9

well start off with a red-eared slider which are kind of a beginner pet if you want a turtle but they are a lot of work I have a yellow-bellied slider witch is now 7 years old his name is bob
*you should have at lest 30 gallons but if you get a baby turtle you should have a lest a 10 gallon tank
*have a 60watt light
*have a rock to bask on
*have gravil
*have water a lest 1in. for a a baby turtle
*have food(turtle food)
*you will a least need to clean the tank once a week
*have love for the turtle
*feed it leetice every 3 weeks
GOOD LUCK

Answer 10

Any animal can be a good pet if you have the proper conditions, time and knowledge to care for them. Remember that a baby turtle will grow and also that some turtles have lifespans that outlast ours. Be prepared for a very long term commitment.

Answer 11

No, actually a baby turtle is not a good pet. Turtles naturally carry salmonila (spelling?), a very dangerous bacteria that can make you very sick! Let that germy turtle live in its natural habitat!