Information on Pet Turtles

Types

• Many types of turtles, both water-bound and dry-land, can be kept as pets. Two of the most common types are sliders (water bound) and mud turtles (dry land).
  
  

Considerations

• Before purchasing a turtle, consider the cost and amount of time spent on care required. Unfortunately, many turtles kept as pets die due to lack of attention and care.
  
  

Benefits

• With a pet turtle, children as well as adults can learn the responsibility that comes with caring for an animal.
  
  

Prevention

• In order to prevent the contraction of diseases, pet owners should only care for a small number of turtles instead of a large family. Also, wash your hands after handling turtles.
  
  

Fun Facts

• Turtles do not have teeth. A turtle's shell is made up of 60 different bones, all connected together.