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How to Keep a Pet Turtle

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Turtles are popular pets for both children and adults. They are relatively easy to care for compared to other traditional pets such as dogs or cats. Here are some steps you can take to keep a turtle to ensure a healthy pet that you and your ... more »

How to Prepare for the Costs of Owning a Turtle

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A turtle is a fascinating and interesting pet--one which can live with you for a long time. But before you purchase your turtle, you must prepare for the costs involved. Be ready to invest a bit of money to properly care for your pet and ensure ... more »

How to Tell Male Turtles From Female Turtles

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Most people who have pets are not animal experts. Being able to tell the male from female in some species, such as turtles, can be difficult for the average person, yet it is important to know. Shape, size and eye color are some of the ways in ... more »

How to Buy a Pet Turtle

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It is fun to own and raise a pet turtle. However, some turtles just don't make good pets and you should be aware of this when you look to buy one... more »

How to Buy a Turtle Tank Filtration System

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Buying a pet turtle requires responsible pet ownership. A pet turtle has to have clean water available to stay healthy. A filter is necessary in any turtle tank to provide clean water for the turtle to swim in and to drink... more »

How to Care for a Leopard Tortoise

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The Leopard tortoise, commonly offered in the pet trade, has a shell that's a striking combination of black and yellow. A large enclosure is required, since the Leopard tortoise may grow up to 2 feet in length and weigh 100 pounds. A dry ... more »

How to Care for a Sick Sea Turtle

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Sea turtles are a protected species that are in danger of becoming extinct. The typical dangers of living in the ocean, combined with human imposed dangers, make the sea turtle's life volatile. Injured sea turtles commonly wash ashore, but divers ... more »

How to Feed a Pet Turtle

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Turtles make great pets for animal lovers of all ages. When you have a pet turtle, you want to care for it the best way possible. However, you might be surprised to know that providing basic turtle food isn't enough. Turtles require a variety of ... more »

How to Find the Perfect Pet for Small Apartments and Homes

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CHOOSE A TURTLE: Are you looking for a pet that is easy to raise, quite and inexpensive? You probably have thought that the expense of a cat or dog or tiger is too much, correct? You do not like the idea of raising a rat because they just ... more »

How to Give a Pet Turtle a Shot

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Turtles are popular pets, but caring for a sick one can be difficult. If your turtle must be given shots, you can do it yourself by following these steps... more »

How to Heat a Turtle Tank

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Turtles are great pets for people who want more than a fish, but don't have the room or the inclination to own a dog or cat. Turtles need their tanks warm in order to digest their food. The heat also prevents bacterial and fungal infections and ... more »

How to Help a Turtle Live a Long Life

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Turtles generally have a long life span. With proper care and attention to diet and living quarters, a turtle has the potential to be a member of your family for generations. It's important to give a turtle the same considerations that you would ... more »

How to Keep a Turtle Healthy

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Your turtle is like any other pet in that it is totally dependent on your care to remain healthy and to live a long life. It isn't difficult to keep your turtle well once you understand his needs... more »

How to Put a Sucker Fish in a Tank With a Turtle

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Turtles are notorious fish eaters. They often are indiscriminate on what fish they will snack on. That can be a problem if you want to employ a sucker fish to reduce algae levels. You can do it however, if you just take some measures before ... more »

How to Reptile Pets / Raising Lizards, Snakes, and Turtles

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Reptiles as pets can be enjoyable, knowing what to feed your reptile pet, and giving your lizard, turtle, or snake a proper home is important. On this page you will learn what to feed your pet and what type of home they prefer... more »

How to Set Up an Outdoor Turtle Enclosure

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Turtles are happiest living in the wild. Therefore, building an outdoor enclosure for them to roam in will result in happier, healthier turtles. This article assumes that you have the common box turtles or another turtle of similar size, and are ... more »

How to Use Turtle Tank Lighting Systems

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Turtles need lighting in their tanks, not only for heat but also so they can get UV rays they'd normally get from the sun. Turtles need Vitamin D (which comes mostly from the sun) to prevent illness and metabolize calcium. Installing a turtle ... more »

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