Like any pet, you need to do your research before getting a turtle or tortoise. Here are nine things you need to think about before purchasing one. The start-up cost of buying a turtle and its habitat (which can be $600 - $1,200), is actually the cheapest part of turtle ownership. Your turtle will require hundreds of dollars in upkeep each year. Turtles can live for a very long time, often over 25 years. Be prepared to care for a turtle for its entire lifetime.
Tuscaloosa was designated as the county seat of Tuscaloosa County in 1819, and in 1822, the county seat was moved to Newton, just a few miles from Tuscaloosa. Within a few short years, Newton was incorporated into Tuscaloosa, and Tuscaloosa again became the county seat in 1826.
Located along the banks of the Black Warrior River in west-central Alabama, Tuscaloosa is led by a mayor/council form of government and is home to 98,332 residents and a thriving business community. In the words of Mayor Walter Maddox, we welcome you to absolutely the best city in the nation and one of its most progressive communities. Learn More.