Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Taking care of a land turtle is fun and easy. For beginners, the Balkan or Central Asian tortoise is best.

Steps

1. 1 Find / purchase an aquarium or larger container before purchasing a turtle. It is best if the box or tank is opaque because the turtle will get angry and try to get out.
2. 2 Baby turtles eat a lot because they grow just like human babies, so don't be alarmed if you think the turtles eat a lot. If you are still worried about this, check with your veterinarian.
3. 3 Turtles love to eat dandelions, as well as other herbs that grow in your backyard.
4. 4 You can give your turtle small pieces of apple or melon from time to time as a treat. Some turtles love berries.
5. 5 Buy a small container and pour about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water into it. Put your turtle there for 15 minutes. She will drink from there, and then relieve herself. You can do this once or twice a week, depending on how much food your turtle is eating.
6. 6 The turtle should have about 10 hours of daylight (sunlight or a light bulb).

Tips

• The turtle needs to be taken to the vet periodically for health checks.
• Turtles mainly eat herbs and vegetables; turtles' diet consists of 50% protein and 50% plant foods.
• Don't give your turtle too many treats because they are too high in sugar.
• Place your turtle on the grass so it can eat, bask in the sun, and relieve itself.
• Look for information specific to your turtle species. Not all turtles are the same. However, this article can provide good ideas for everyone if you are looking for general tips for keeping turtles.
• The words "turtle" and "land turtle" are used interchangeably in this article. You can find out the whole difference by looking for information about your type of turtles.
• Land turtles differ from (sea) turtles in that they live on land but still need some shallow water to get wet. Freshwater turtles - half aquatic - live on land but love to swim.

Warnings

• Turtles are very good at hiding diseases, so if anything is different from the usual, consult your veterinarian.

What do you need

• UV lamp
• Aquarium or other container without a lid
• Outer space
• Small plastic box