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Common Myths About Turtle

Turtles are wild animals and they live in a territory that can be many miles wide. Putting them in a tank is cruel.u00a0Think of it this way: itu2019s like spending the rest of our lives in the bathtub.u00a0A turtle needs a large habitat or a pond to approximate nature, not a tank. For More Details Visit us : https://www.worldturtleday.org/

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Common Myths About Turtle

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  1. Common Myths About Turtle https://www.worldturtleday.org/

  2. Here are five of the most popular myths about pet turtles and their care. • Turtles Are Easy To Care For – Just Buy A Nice Tank. • Truth: Turtles are wild animals and they live in a territory that can be many miles wide. Putting them in a tank is cruel. Think of it this way: it’s like spending the rest of our lives in the bathtub. A turtle needs a large habitat or a pond to approximate nature, not a tank. https://www.worldturtleday.org/

  3. 2. Turtles Usually Live About Five Years.  • Truth: Turtles are one of the most long-lived species on the planet. In captivity, a well cared for turtle can live 25-50 or more years. They might have to be in your will and maybe even your children’s will. • 3. Turtles Do Not Need Veterinary Care Like Dogs And Cats. • Truth: Turtles have a very slow metabolism and because of this, they don’t show signs that they are sick until the illness has progressed. Some of the symptoms that require immediate veterinary attention are - closed and swollen eyes, loss of appetite, sitting in one place looking miserable, daily pattern changes and runny nose and eyes. https://www.worldturtleday.org/

  4. 4. It Is Best To Buy Turtles And Tortoises At A Pet Store. • Truth: Pet stores should sell pet supplies not pets. Pet stores might buy their turtles from cruel trappers. About 90 percent die in transit. Get your turtle from the nearest animal shelter or find a reptile or turtle rescue online; just like you do for a dog or cat.  https://www.worldturtleday.org/

  5. 5. Turtles Hide Under Plants To Hibernate. • Truth: Some do, like box turtles. Some hibernate under water like red eared sliders and cooters. Each species has its own habits. Whichever it is, your turtle should be healthy and heavy before it is allowed to go to sleep for the winter. https://www.worldturtleday.org/

  6. Thanks For Watching World Turtle Day 30745 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 243 Malibu, CA 90265 310-613-3504

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