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I am looking to buy a pet turtle. Sadly, I have many requirements and can't find a proper choice. It needs to be kept indoors, and in a pretty small terrarium, cause I don't have that much available space. I know that alone sounds too picky, but it also needs to
be good with kids ( social ). I REALLY want a turtle, but am unsuccessful in finding one so far. Please help!!!!

2007-08-19 11:29:57 · 11 answers · asked by Matt 1 in Pets Reptiles

11 answers

Get a snapping turtle. They are the most interactive of any turtle.

2007-08-19 11:33:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 3

Turtles or tortoises of any size need very large homes, heat lamps, UVB bulbs which are changed twice a year, a variety of insects and plants/vegies. None will do well for long in a small terrarium. A turtle may not be the right pet for you at this time. Check out this website for additional info before buying one!

http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/caresheet-red_ear_slider.htm

http://boxturtlesite.info/bxbook.html

2007-08-19 11:40:13 · answer #2 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 2 0

I'm in the Same Pickle. I Want a Small one, The Smallest one is a Bog Turtle, I Want one.. But there Rare & Will Probally Cost too Much.. -Sigh- I'm gonna call my Local Marine Place. They'll help.

Good Luck!

2007-08-19 11:35:29 · answer #3 · answered by Christine 4 · 0 0

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2016-10-16 04:00:41 · answer #4 · answered by coiscou 4 · 0 0

The "good with kids (social)" part of your question scares me a bit.

I wouldn't recommend letting children play with a turtle as they are much less likely to have a good routine when it comes to hygiene.

You do realize that turtles are possible carriers of salmonella, right?

2007-08-19 11:37:59 · answer #5 · answered by Jeramoo 3 · 3 0

THREE WORDS:
TRAINING, TRAINING, TRAINING.
Find a pet turtle at your PetsMart store that is maybe 1 inch or-so in length and TRAIN it.
%Feed it from your hands (Begin with a small tweezer, exposing the meat to your skin to give it a scent so your turtle can aquaint it's smell with you (pleasure.)
I know that PetsMart(r) prefers thier turtles to dine on their dried insects, but these can also be "scent-exposed" if handled enough. (I hope you understand.)

PLAY WITH IT (them) at any opportunity. - This will get them accustomed to you, your style and (again) your scent.
And make every opportunity to be around the turtle, so they can learn "you."
As you learn their personality, they will also learn yours.
ENJOY your shelled-friend as doing so will help get and keep you out of yours! :-)

2007-08-19 11:51:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

look at this site its pretty good
http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/pets_great_small/108055
and also most turtles are social at least the ones i have had were and i had 2 box turtles

2007-08-19 11:36:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

trust me, i had a cou-ple turles before and all they do is sit their curled up in theirl ittle shell. thats all. every once in a while it shits or eats food. but thats all.if you have to get a turtle make sure you et a little baby one so it would be less boring

2007-08-19 11:36:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 2

i dont know much bout turtles but ummmm try a sugar glider and if this was not the answer u wanted i apologise for the waste of time.

2007-08-19 11:32:51 · answer #9 · answered by j_gurl312 2 · 0 3

TURTLES ARE NOT PETS. They are wild animals and should not be in captivity.

2007-08-19 11:33:12 · answer #10 · answered by tricycle_pilot 4 · 1 2

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