9 Types of Pet Turtle Which You Can Adopt

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01. Red-Eared Slider

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Description

The Red-Eared Slider is extremely popular among aquarists & easy to get as a pet.

Don't put unnecessary material into the tank for keeping this turtle. Smooth rocks are recommended as a basking area.

02. African Sideneck Turtle

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Description

This turtle can't retract their head like other pet turtles. They need crystal clear water to swim, more than 70° F temperature.

They love to eat lettuce, carrots, & other produce

03. Eastern Box Turtle

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Description

Eastern Box Turtle has a sensitive respiratory system so they need humid weather conditions. Their living place should be full of water.

04. Western Painted Turtle

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Description

These pet turtles have designed shell that makes them look interesting.

They are very shy so lots of hiding places are required in tanks. The tank should be well-filtered too.

05. Common Musk Turtle

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Description

Getting a common musk turtle as a pet is very easy nowadays. They are very small & easy to take care of.

Shallow water is recommended to them because they are weak swimmers.

06. Mississippi Map Turtle

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Description

They are short turtles too like common musk. They are the timid species. So a peaceful place is recommended.

They are very hardy can live for years if they don't feel stressed.

07. Yellow-Bellied Slider

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Description

These turtles are very hardy & affordable. They grow up to 13 inches long and love to spend most of their time in the water.

They generally remain active during the daytime & sleep at night.

08. Spotted Turtle

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Description

These turtles have little spots on their shells. They live for long years. So take them seriously as a pet.

They don't need lots of space to thrive. They can be the good friends of kids.

09. Wood Turtle

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Description

Wood turtles need a good size of space to live as they grow up to 5-8 inches.

They are not aquatic. It is recommended to have very shallow water so they can touch the ground with their feet.

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