So you have decided on a baby turtle as a pet. Well, just like any other pet, there are a few things you need to know before you get your new tortoise. The tortoise is a tortoise, which resides on land and belongs to the reptile family. They also have shells like sea turtles. They have an exoskeleton and an endoskeleton. The upper part of the shell is called the carapace and the lower part is known as the plastron. They are active during the day and are very shy animals.

They are very captivating creatures, but their dietary needs are different from others and different species have different diets. Turtle pets eat large amounts of food and you should pay close attention to the balance of calcium and phosphorous in their diets. The tortoise is also sensitive to changes in temperature. It’s usually a good idea to bring your tortoise indoors at night. When the weather is cold, your tortoise should stay indoors entirely. This could be a problem if the turtle is large. Some species hibernate during the winter and this can be stressful for both the animal and the owners.

As for housing turtles, a pen can be built in the yard for the animal. The pen must be strong and the fences must be buried deep, as some of the tortoises are attracted to digging. They are also very strong reptiles. They can easily break through weaker fences. Some tortoises are good climbers, so the pen should also have a roof. This also protects them from other dangers like dog bite, bird attack, etc. Also check for potential threats to the pet within the pen itself. Some plants are harmful if eaten by the tortoise, so only edible plants should be planted or kept in the den.

You’ll also need to provide water, but the water should be shallow, so the turtle doesn’t drown in it. Unlike tortoises, the tortoise is not a swimmer. Stairs inside the pen should also be avoided, as while climbing they can trip and fall backwards, which can be fatal for them.

Some species grow very large, so this factor must also be taken into account when building the pen. Indeed, this aspect must be taken into account before buying a tortoise tortoise. Different species grow to different sizes; they have different eating habits, living conditions and adaptability to temperature. You should consider a captive bred as they are less difficult than those in the wild which can get sick or even die due to high stress levels. It is also good to remember that certain types of animals carry a wide range of parasites, which could also be harmful to the owner. When you think about buying a tortoise, be sure to have it thoroughly examined by a veterinarian.

Turtles like to be alone. They should not be mixed with other pets and two male tortoises should not be kept together as they can fight and insult each other a lot. Turtles have a very long lifespan; They can live up to a hundred years. There is a chance that the pet will outlive the owner, so when you purchase a tortoise plan to make a lifetime commitment to the beautiful animal.