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- Reptiles
- Order: Testudines
- Bacteria and viruses can be spread between turtles to humans
- Popular breeds: Red-eared sliders, cooters, mud turtles, musk turtles
- Lifespan: Varies, but can be 25 to 70 or more years
- Omnivorous
- Require continual access to fresh water
- Some turtles hibernate
- Diet: Fresh fruits, vegetables, insects, mice, supplementsAnimal Planet: Red-eared Slider: Care and Feed of
- Heat lamp may be required to regulate temperature of habitat
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Turtles are an ancient order of reptiles, species of which range greatly in size and habitat requirements. Most pet turtle types are small to medium sized, but all species of turtles can live for many years, and as such can be complicated pets to own.
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Pet Turtles and Salmonella
Baby turtles may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria, which can lead to illness and death in small children, babies and adults with immune system deficiencies. To avoid the risk of coming into contact with this dangerous bacteria, always wash hands with soap and water after handling turtles. Due to the risk posed by baby turtles, it is illegal to sell turtles with shells less than four inches long.FDA: FDA Re-Emphasizes Warnings to Consumers on Risks of Pet Turtles
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Pet Turtles Questions
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What were the chambers of the Uxmal House of Turtles like? Did the House of Turtles have a room covered with Gold, at one time? 1 Answerhttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zZW2-KTlUpY/R7FprYQbikI/AAAAAAAABPI/nOaC4ds8224/s1600/MAYA-01-31-37.JPG http://www.sacred-destinations.com/mexico/images/uxmal/uxmal-h... read more
How do pets do on planes? 3 AnswersHere are a few things you need to know: * Pets can travel in a plane's main cabin, as checked baggage or in the cargo hold, or you can use a service that will s... read more
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Hi i would like to have pet turtles.can some one advise me which turtle makes the best pet ?http://bit.ly/OGudG
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@carmenego Gotta be careful with pet turtles; some of them grow up to be heroes, sure, but others become ninjas. Can't be doing with ninjas.
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In the bio lab studying for my lab exam...I can procrastinate by looking at the pet turtles they have in here. :)
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We have 2 pet turtles!!
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