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Any advice please xxx

dont bother hun
ive had 3 they bite like mad and stink
so you have to change the water ever couple of days

Hi if you google lot of advise found this bit of info hope it helps :)


A little homework is in order to successfully keep a turtle, and not all turtle species make good pets for children.

Aquatic turtles, in particular, usually require a full-scale turtle tank aquarium, specialized food (other than the occasional piece of lettuce!) while other species need special lights (for basking) to keep their shells strong and healthy.

Land tortoises, which are long-lived, require extra space to roam and exercise, and are a major commitment that can last for years...

In addition to special care, another concern is Salmonella bacteria which is carried by some species that can sicken young children who don't wash their hands after playing with their beloved pet. The danger works both ways, as turtles are equally suspectible to viruses passed on by their human handlers.







If a pet turtle is still on your child's most-wanted list as a pet, choose among the smaller, hardier species such as the popular red-eared slider, the cooter, or the mud or musk turtle, and be prepared to accept most of the responsiblity for its care.

More about pet turtle care &
feeding around the Web:


On the Web, join up with other turtle enthusiasts in chats and forums, learn more about turtle care and feeding with advice on choosing the right one, view picture galleries of user-submitted favorites, and get more facts and information on success with pet turtles...

Robyn's Turtle Page - A good place to start with pages of pictures and facts on turtle care, tank setup, turtle ponds, background info on a variety of turtle species, and an extensive list of related resources.

All Turtles - Great guide with facts and info on home setups for a variety of turtles, care and feeding factsheets, picture gallery, turtle webcam, active message board, with related links to turtle adoption shelters, equipment & supplies.

Felice's World of Turtles - Monthly newsletter viewable online, with additional specific care sheets for aquatic turtles, desert tortoises and box turtles including common ailments, egg incubation and hatchling care.

Turtle Times - Turtle central, with a directory of resources including turtle and tortoise photo galleries, pet equipment and suppllies, turtle blogs, care sheets, online shopping and a very active forum.

Shell Shock - Emphasis on the red-eared slider with photos, facts, and tips and advice on their care, tank setup, related links.

Melissa Kaplan's Herp Care Collection - Turtles & Tortoises - A good collection of collected articles and factsheets on health issues, diet and living quarters for box turtles, red-eared slliders and soft-shell turtles

there boring they stink, and they bite lolol xxx

Im a bit torn as i dont know whether to go for Michael Angelo or Leonardo

They can handle themselves xxx

LOL

Only joking, seriously i would love one, thanks for your comments will go and have a read up xxxx

YUKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

NOOOOOOOOO, lol xx

What about Ninja turtle. It might come in handy if you get any unwanted visitors, just stick it down their pants. lol

:o))

No Steve play nice now lol

I decided on a chipmunk instead, now which one??

Alvin, marvin or Theodore mmmmmm!!!!!!!!

mmmmm......Chipmunk kebabs. pmsl

:o)))

Now now

you want that ice pack now??????

Not again!!! lol

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>RUNS AWAY>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

:o))

ohhhhhhh yessssssssssss

but this time i set jackdaws on you lol xx

What for? are you going to make Soup? **M**.:o))>pmsl

Yep Hal, an i gonna dumplings in it

errrrrr recipe again please lol xxx

Get a stuffed one Alko, less hassle that way:)

Lol, but i want one xxxx

And Hal im not going to eat it, i want it for a pet

You being cruel :))))))

Chipmonks not nice, Eat too many Nuts of all kinds.**M**.:o))>

You better be careful then lol xx