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7 Types of Pet TurtlesTurtles make some of the best pets!

1. Box Turtle

S Box turtles have high-domed shells and non-webbed

feet, and they can live up to 80 years. Although box

turtles do not require an aquatic habitat, they do benefit

from a small wading pool and room to explore.

2. Red-Eared Slider Turtle

S This cute turtle is named for the bright red stripe behind

each eye. It grows up to 12 inches in diameter and, as an

aquatic turtle, it needs an aquarium with water.

3. Painted Turtle

S With green, yellow, and red colors splattered all over its shell, the painted turtle can add to the artistic elements of your yard (if you choose to let him roam around).

S They love to reside in landscape turtle ponds, and they need 10 to 12 hours of full-spectrum lighting to allow for basking time.

4. Reeve’s Turtle

S This turtle is a good choice for a first turtle pet because it

genuinely enjoys being touched and stroked. It requires

the same type of care as the red-eared slider turtle and

the painted turtle, and it lives approximately 25 years.

5. Wood Turtle

S The wood turtle’s legs have a reddish-yellow look to

them, and it has a sculpted shell that boasts shades of

brown and tan. It also can thrive in both an indoor and

outdoor enclosure, but with enough space in the indoor

one and enough shade in the outdoor one.

6. Caspian Turtle

S This semiaquatic, tannish and blackish turtle loves to

hang out in ponds. Most caspian turtles range in size

from four inches to six inches, and their hardiness and

adaptability allow them to thrive in outdoor enclosures.

7. Russian Tortoise

S As a critter that enjoys basking in 90 to 95 degree heat,

the Russian tortoise can only tolerate night temperatures

that stay around 60 degrees. These tortoises also prefer

low humidity climates, and they need a 75-gallon or

larger aquarium if they are going to be kept inside.

Caring for Your Pet Turtle

S If you’re planning on having a pet

turtle, make sure you live in the right

climate for the turtle you’re getting.

S For example, the red-eared slider

turtle needs a place to swim and relax

in, and the box turtle needs a land

environment with just a small wading

pool.

S Make sure you also have the right

turtle food (both fresh and flaked food)

to keep your turtle healthy and strong.

Buy Pisces Pros Turtle Food

Today

S You can find high-quality turtle food made from fresh ingredients at Pisces Pros.

S We believe in providing food for pets, whether you have fish, turtles, or crabs, that’s going to enrich their diet, not ruin it.

S You can shop for turtle food on our website today by visiting www.piscespros.com.

S You can also contact us if you have any questions by calling 385-244-2221.