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Preparing Your Turtle Tank

by Aimee Amodio

01 Nov 2006 02:07 PM

Planning to keep your turtle indoors? Here are some tips to help you prepare your turtle tank. Make sure the tank capacity is forty gallons or more. Think of forty gallons as your minimum size. Your turtle will need a land area and a water area.

Different Kinds of Box Turtles

by Aimee Amodio

28 Oct 2006 10:59 AM

There are several different species of box turtle available in the pet trade. Four species come from North America: the eastern box turtle, the three-toed box turtle, the Gulf Coast box turtle, and the ornate box turtle. Chinese box turtles and Malayan box turtles are imported for the U.S.

Turtle Care Basics

by Aimee Amodio

27 Oct 2006 10:59 AM

Generally speaking, turtles aren't complicated to care for. However, they do need more than just a tank and an occasional feeding! Properly cared for turtles can live for decades -- so keep in mind that the tiny terrapin you take home today may be with you for a long time to come.



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