Is it safe to keep a turtle as a pet

Turtles do not really interact with or particularly like humans. Turtles are a very fascinating group of animals that have unique needs and require special attention.

But my turtle is native and hes still very young yet I hear objections about people in the same situation as I am.

Is it safe to keep a turtle as a pet. You may conclude that a turtle is a good pet. This is true as you only need to keep his environment clean provide him food and a basking area. This is unlike dogs where you have to exercise them each day and avoid leaving them for a long time alone or else.

They will get anxiety. This makes turtles the best pets especially for busy people. It is absolutely not a good idea to keep a wild turtle as a pet.

Whether or not it is legal varies based on the rules in your state or province but in any case removing a turtle from the wild can. Salmonella isnt just a food-borne illness. Turtles and other reptiles carry salmonella bacteria which can be easily transmitted to people.

A small turtle may seem harmless giving parents a false sense that theyre a safe pet for children. But the disease risk is so great that selling small turtles. Many reptile experts and enthusiasts will tell you not to keep a wild turtle as a pet and they are right.

Its the same reason you may be told not to keep a frog you found in your pond or a bunny you found in your backyard. Animals that live in the wild are not. Naturally dogs are curious animals.

If you by any chance keep both a dog and snapping turtle in your home make sure that they dont get in contact. Snapping turtles have a powerful bite which can seriously injure your dog. Final Thoughts Snapping turtles are one of the most exotic turtles you can keep as pets.

Keeping turtles as pets can be fascinating if proper attention and care is given. A lot of turtle species can be kept as pets. It is very important to learn about the specific species before keeping them as different species may require different caring techniques.

In this article I am not going to write on how to care for a specific species. Your turtle or tortoise will need fresh fruit vegetables mice and insects to eat. Turtles do not really interact with or particularly like humans.

Keep in mind that your pet will mostly interact with you only at feeding time. Though cute turtles and tortoises do not make good pets for children especially because they can transmit salmonella. There is an increasing number of turtles that escaped or dumped in Northland waterways and it is now causing problems to the ecosystem.

Kayla Thompson the Duty Manager at pet shop Barkleys on the River suggested that people should research before getting a pet turtle. By keeping turtles so close together in less than perfect conditions sickness is common in pet stores. In the wild turtles have all the space they desirably want so it is rare for a turtle to catch something from another turtle.

Receiving all their needs in nature wild turtles are healthier than those in the market place. Pet store turtles most likely carry a disease and can affect native turtles and the entire ecosystem. Never release a turtle if it is not from the area.

There is no exception to this. But my turtle is native and hes still very young yet I hear objections about people in the same situation as I am. This can make them an appealing option as a pet.

Owning a pet turtle however wont be for every household. They arent particularly interactive or cuddly creatures they can carry diseases and with their famously long lifespans they may even outlive you. All turtles also have complex housing and feeding requirements that youll need to consider.

Not all turtles are carry salmonella but it is safer to maintain good hygiene when dealing with pets and their habitats. This goes for the turtle too as you should keep its tank or pen clean and keep its water fresh and free of waste. Keeping native freshwater turtles as pets requires special care and is subject to permit or licensing restrictions.

These vary between states and territories so you need to contact your stateterritory government the Department of Environment or its equivalent to find out what restrictions apply. Similarly when you keep a turtle as a pet you need to subject it to proper care on a regular basis. Your kids may not be well-versed with the importance of this and resultant bad hygiene will make these turtles vulnerable to various diseases which will be eventually transferred to your kids.

Box turtles Terrapene spp are among the most familiar turtles to North American keepers as theyre frequently encountered in parks and backyards and theyre even seen crossing roads from time to time. And as it turns out these turtles can make great pets in many cases. Turtles are a very fascinating group of animals that have unique needs and require special attention.

Through educating the hobbyist on how to meet these needs we at TURTLES R US hope to see more and more people keeping these wonderful majestic creatures as pets and more importantly members of. Turtles may not be cuddly but they are awfully cute and generally easy to care for if youre well researched and prepared. If youve ever wondered how to take care of a pet turtle or you already have one but want to brush up on your turtle parenting skills consider this your turtle tutorial.