| The most important part of owning a turtle is to | | | | treat. You want to make sure that you do not go |
| make sure that you fully understand pet turtle | | | | overboard with the treats though because you |
| care. When you know how to care for your turtle | | | | have to be careful that the diet you give your |
| properly, you will be able to enjoy many long | | | | turtle is a balanced one. |
| years with your little friend. You of course want | | | | 3. New Cage or Aquarium Furniture |
| to make sure that your turtle is a happy turtle, | | | | Whether it is a floating ledge for a water |
| since it is bringing you so much joy into your life. | | | | aquarium or a nice little cave to hide in for a dry |
| To ensure that yours is as happy as a turtle can | | | | cage, there is something out there that your |
| possibly be, make sure that you are providing him | | | | turtle would love to have added to his or her little |
| or her with little treats. | | | | enclosure. By adding a little something special to |
| 1. Outside Play Time | | | | the enclosure of the turtle, you will allow him or |
| If your turtle is pinned up inside the house all day | | | | her to have something new to explore and make |
| long, try making sure that he or she gets the | | | | use of. |
| opportunity to visit the outdoors once in a while. | | | | 4. A Play Mate |
| Take your turtle out into your yard, away from | | | | You can introduce a playmate, such as another |
| cats or dogs that may attack, and let him or her | | | | turtle of the same breed, into the home of your |
| roam around the yard a little. The natural sunlight | | | | turtle. It is wise to make sure that you are |
| is a wonderful way to bring health and happiness | | | | bringing in the other gender to make sure that |
| to your turtle. You may also find that your turtle | | | | there will not be any territory fighting. You also |
| finds little pieces of grass or tiny bugs that he or | | | | want to make sure that the turtle you bring in is |
| she will enjoy munching on. These fresh snacks | | | | about the same size as the one you already have |
| are very nutritious and are a nice treat that your | | | | in order to make sure they are good companions. |
| turtle will love. | | | | In the end, proper pet turtle care is all about doing |
| 2. Yummy Snacks | | | | what is best for your turtle. This includes diet, |
| If there is a favorite treat that you do not | | | | exercise and cage cleaning but also should include |
| normally buy such as freeze dried shrimp, wax | | | | providing love, affection and treats every now |
| worms or an expensive fruit, depending on the | | | | and then. You will feel joyful knowing that you are |
| type of turtle you have, you might want to add | | | | providing everything you possibly can to make |
| some into your turtle's food dish for a special | | | | sure that your turtle leads a happy life. |