Before you welcome a turtle home, be ready to give it time, money, energy and enough space for up to 30 years, since it will keep growing throughout its life. Depending on your country, some species also require ownership papers, so check this in advance. With proper care, though, a turtle makes a beautiful, loyal pet.

Consider the future now!

If you want to own a turtle, you need to think ahead. During its lifetime, your turtle will grow a lot. Make sure that you have enough space to give your pet what it needs: don’t welcome a turtle to your home without giving it some serious thought! These animals require a lot of time, money and energy from you. But don’t be put off by this: if you give your turtle the care it deserves, it will be a beautiful and loyal pet for the next 30 years.

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Depending on your country, the owners of some turtle species are required to have certain papers, so always ask which kind of turtle you have.

To buy or to adopt?

You’ve made up your mind, you want to have a turtle in the house! Should you head for the pet shop to choose a beautiful species or would you rather choose to give a homeless animal a new home? In any case, don’t choose the first turtle you see. There are several indicators which will help you to make the right choice.