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Easiest Type of Turtle to Own for Beginners?
The easiest and most common pet turtle is the Red Eared Slider. They are the choice of most beginners because they're adaptable living parameters. They can adapt to a wide range of environments.
http://turtletanksetup.com/easiest-species/
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How to Create the Ideal Aquatic & Semi-Aquatic Turtle Habitats
Aquatic and semi-aquatic turtles require housing that incorporates both land and water. Learn how to choose the right terrarium, decorations, lighting, cage accessories and other turtle habitat essentials.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?articleid=2230
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Getting Started With Turtles and Tortoises - PetSmart
If you're considering adding a turtle or tortoise to your family or are just bringing one home for the first time, the PetSmart turtle and tortoise guide is important.
http://pets.petsmart.com/guides/turtles/index.shtml
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PetMD - What Do Turtles Eat?
Turtles may not be as cuddly as cats and dogs, but they make fantastic pets for other reasons: They're fun to care for, mesmerizing to observe, and they've been around since prehistoric times! Best of all, they're relatively low-maintenance-just as long as you make sure to give them the right foods and keep their habitats clean.
http://www.petmd.com/reptile/nutrition/what-do-turtles-eat
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Box Turtle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Box turtles are turtles of the genus Terrapene native to North America (United States and Mexico).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Box_turtle
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Red-eared slider - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans), also known as the red-eared terrapin, is a semiaquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-eared_slider
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How to Take Care Of a Turtle - HowStuffWorks
You'll need the right food, tank, and other supplies to care of a turtle. Learn about how to take care of a turtle in this article.
http://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/how-to-take-care-turtle.htm
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Turtles Kept as Pets - Healthy Pets Healthy People - CDC
Pets provide many benefits to humans. They comfort us and they give us companionship. However, some animals can also pass diseases to people. These diseases are called zoonoses.
http://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/pets/reptiles/turtles.html
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Types of Pet Turtles
With proper care, a turtle makes an ideal pet. Turtles have hard, protective shells which help prevent injuries and slow their movement, making it difficult to escape.
http://small-pets.lovetoknow.com/types-pet-turtles
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Pros and Cons of Having a Pet Turtle or Tortoise
It can be rewarding, but there are also real challenges. Learn about having a pet turtle or tortoise including care, housing and the needs of different species.
http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/tempted-to-get-a-pet-turtle-or-tortoise-read-this-first
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Thinking of Getting a Pet Turtle? : The Humane Society of the United States
Before getting a pet turtle, consider the risks to your health, the earth and the animals.
http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/exotic_pets/facts/thinking_of_getting_turtle_012609.html
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Turtle Care - A Guide to Caring for Turtles - Love That Petâ¢
Are you considering adopting a turtle? Our Turtle Care Guide will help you make the right choices with tips and advice on how to care for your pet turtle.
https://www.lovethatpet.com/small-pets/turtles/
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How to Care for Turtles (with Pictures) - wikiHow
How to Care for Turtles. Turtles are amazing animals that make great pets. They may be slow but they're cute and fascinating.
http://www.wikihow.com/Care-for-Turtles
