Turtles are among the reptiles. In total, science knows about 230 species and 12 families of these interesting reptiles, which are distributed around the globe. In Russia, only 4 permanent live, and you can rarely find 2 marine species - they swim to us in the Far Eastern waters.
For many years, the turtle migrated from a wild animal to a pet. Why did man fall in love with this little slow reptile? Keeping a turtle at home is very simple, these animals are absolutely unpretentious in food and care. A domestic turtle can eat very rarely, even once a week, and this will not be a big stress for her. But if you want to feed your pet every day, he will by no means refuse.
One of the turtle's favorite treats is lettuce, they contain a large amount of vitamins and vital trace elements that this animal needs. Chopping lettuce leaves before feeding is not necessary, your pet can easily handle them. It is best to cut hard fruits and vegetables into small pieces. A couple of tablespoons of cottage cheese a week will be an excellent feeding for your pet.
It is best to keep your turtle at home in a spacious terrarium, but this is if it is land. You can determine the size of the terrarium yourself, the main criterion here is a sufficient amount of space for the free movement of the animal.
It is worth remembering that the required temperature, humidity and lighting must be constantly maintained in the terrarium. One of the important conditions for keeping a turtle is additional heating with the help of special lamps mounted on the ceiling of the terrarium. It is better to turn off the lamps for a short time and as rarely as possible. It is best to install the lamps half a meter from the floor of the terrarium in the corner, the optimal temperature is considered to be 30'C. Also, an ultraviolet, low-power lamp should be present in the lighting, at a distance of 50 centimeters from the floor.
Turtles are very interesting for their behavior - it is a pleasure to watch them! Very often they are called courageous, and in fact, many turtles run after their feet when it is time to eat, unmistakably identify the noisiest room and are present at any gathering of people, guided by sound, although reptiles are believed to be deaf. They are also able to remember the place of feeding.
Some owners prefer to keep turtles without a terrarium, it is worth noting that this is not entirely correct, and is dangerous to the health of the animal. If you are unable to organize a terrarium, make sure that the animal is on a clean, warm floor. In the area where it can move, narrow manholes should be sealed, where it can get stuck. When cleaning, it is better to abandon the use of chemical detergents, the turtle can easily get poisoned, the best option is not to leave the animal unattended.
The beauty of the desert, Central Asian, steppe or Greek turtle is a great decoration for your home. Today, these wonderful reptiles are conquering the hearts of a large number of people. With proper care and maintenance, this interesting animal will bring you a lot of positive emotions and will delight you for many years!
