How To Care Turtles

Copyright (C) 2008 Steven Magill The presence of pets requires a certain level of commitment. For the most part, you will be responsible for the safety and well-being of another creature. Caring for a turtle is no easy task. The choice between species of turtles as pets requires a deep reflection. You must select a company whose lifestyle fits easily into your lifestyle. Here are three common types of animals turtles, which can be considered their upbringing. Box turtles A box turtle is one of the most popular species of turtles that are found almost everywhere in the world. Where they are wet, mossy areas, will surely find a turtle that inhabit the earth. These kinds of turtles as pets are very territorial and must be close to his home his entire life. In fact, if you try to remove the box turtle to another area about a mile from where he was born, he acquires a tendency to a systematic search of their former habitat. He could not find their way back to the old house, but most of his life looking for. This is one of those turtle species that need to be cautious and not because you must create an environment that is very similar to the old habitat. Box turtles are omnivorous, so that he could live insects, berries and various kinds of food. They are ideal for people, animals, living in the country, because it is easier to restore their natural habitat. Slider turtles Among the many species of animals turtles, sliders are probably the most controversial because of fears of salmonella in the 1970’s. It is obvious that young children have this disease because of poor management of slider turtles. Nevertheless, for many years, these species turtles rescued his popularity, as they have always been known as a wonderful pet. Slider can grow to 11 inches, so you may need to replace your tank if you started with 10 gallons of aquarium for baby turtles. Slider turtles naturally live in swampy areas, a lot of dirt, and the shores of lakes and small ponds. These kinds of turtles as pets love the sun for several hours and typically omnivorous. Nevertheless, they tend to minimize their consumption of meat as they grow. You can try feeding your pet fish live worm bins and food sticks. It is also a good idea to feed him a lot of salads and other vegetables. Painted turtle Painted turtles, probably the most beautiful types of animals turtles, because of their color markings on their shells. A turtle usually has a dark olive-green with black leather combined with red and yellow stripes on the legs and neck. Usually comes with a smooth carapace and can grow to 4 inches in length. These kinds of turtles animals, usually in the aquatic environment. Compared with other species, a little more complicated, address, because they have specific habits that must be taken into account.