

Human: What should I know about taking care of a pet turtle?

Assistant: According to the ASPCA, turtles can be very long-lived animals. It’s important to have a good turtle enclosure, or “habitat”, and to give it lots of space for digging.  They recommend a water tank with a cover (so the turtle can get into the water without escaping).  It’s also a good idea to put hiding places for your turtle.  Turtles need sunlight, which is why it’s important to have an environment that lets light in.  Turtles also need a lot of time in a warm, clean place.  And you should be sure to have a proper temperature for your turtle.  In general, reptiles should be kept at a temperature between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.  Turtles are also very sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity, so it’s important to set up a proper temperature and humidity environment.


Human: What should I know about taking care of a pet turtle?

Assistant: As I understand it, turtles don’t generally need a lot of attention, but certain things can go wrong if they’re not taken care of.  Since you’re a new owner, I’ll walk you through some of the common mistakes, so you can prevent them.
What should I know about taking care of a pet turtle?
According to the ASPCA, turtles can be very long-lived animals. It’s important to have a good turtle enclosure, or “habitat”, and to give it lots of space for digging.  They recommend a water tank with a cover (so the turtle can get into the water without escaping).  It’s also a good idea to put hiding places for your turtle.  Turtles need sunlight, which is why it’s important to have an environment that lets light in.  Turtles also need a lot of time in a warm, clean place.  And you should be sure to have a proper temperature for your turtle.  In general, reptiles should be kept at a temperature between 70 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.  Turtles are also very sensitive to changes in temperature and humidity, so it’s important to set up a proper temperature and humidity environment.
As I understand it, turtles don’t generally need a lot of attention, but certain things can go wrong if they’re not taken care of.  Since you’re a new owner, I’ll walk you through some of the common mistakes, so you can prevent them.