Enjoying Pet Turtles

"OK, some final notes today as we close in on this, the end of this little video here. We've gone over set up and feeding and care of the turtle. You know, turtles can be a very personable and very enjoyable animal to keep. They have lots of personality, they'll learn that who you are and that you bring food, and they'll come out and see you and things like that. But be aware that they are a lot of work, they are a lot of maintenance, and they do take a lot of space. So, make sure you know what you're getting into when you get an aquatic turtle. Also, you know, once you have them, make sure you've got the time to watch them. Watch his behavior and his movements in the aquarium. It can tell you a lot of things about what he needs and what doesn't need and what he's doing, and it's part of the enjoyment of keeping a wonderful animal like this. They truly are, really a piece of history almost. You know, they've remained unchanged for millions and millions of years for the most part and you're still looking at the same basic animal that was around with the dinosaurs. So, you know, be respectful and definitely take the time to enjoy having the animal and watching him in his every day movements and behaviors."