Turtles

What type of turtle, sources of turtles, and estimates of the time and money it will take to properly care for the turtle are all important considerations before actually getting a turtle as a pet. But before you go out and buy one, you need to ask yourself some very important questions.

Aquatic and semi-aquatic turtles are popular as pets. However, there are some things to consider before getting a pet turtle. Size, life span, turtles and children, housing and feeding are all topics in this informative article.

The Eastern box turtle is an omnivore who will eat almost anything. You can learn almost anything about this turtle on Davidson University's page. There are plenty of fascinating facts from the people who have studied these turtles and clear pictures to show variations within the species. Don't miss their information about human impact on this turtle.

This website, run by the Gulf of Maine Aquarium, explores turtles in a kid friendly way. Narratives on the lives of two types of turtle present facts in an accessable manner, and there are plenty of turtle activities. A great site for a simple introduction to turtle facts, especially for students.

The Clemmys guttata (spotted turtle) isn't very big, but there is a lot of information on this turtle at Animal Diversity Web. A few clear photos will help you to spot the spotted turtle, as well. The site features a long bibliography and information on everything from geography to reproduction.

This site is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in Sea Turtles. For researchers there is plenty of scientific information on various topics and a bibliography. Kids will enjoy quality pictures and a list of young reader books on these turtles.

PetEducation.com gives you all the links you'll need to beef up on your turtle facts. You will learn the difference between turtles, tortoises and terrapins. I like the link "Shells: Anatomy..." where I could see details on the two parts of a turtle's shell.