No pets allowed! This is what most read when signing the dotted line on a renter's agreement. But having a pet for your child is an important step in their development. It teaches responsibilities and gives them a companion to express love to. While most places, when it says "no pets allowed," mean cats, dogs, and birds; it is still possible to enrich your child's life (or even your own) with a pet. However instead of a hamster, why not invest in a Painted turtle.
The Painted turtle, known as Chrysemys picta by the scientific community, is a reptile of beauty.There are four types (or sub-species) of painted turtle: Western, Midland, Eastern, and Southern. The Southern painted turtle is the only sub-species with a stripe down its back; the …show more content…
Adults need more room and thus require, at minimum, 80 gallon aquarium. These tanks are filled with water that is about 6-8 inches deep. You may need to increase the amount of water in the tank depending on the turtles size. The object is for the turtle to have enough room to swim around in. Knowing that they enjoy sunbathing tells us we need a place for them to do so and a heat lamp to simulate the sun. An old log or a big rock will make the perfect place for them to hang out and get a tan. The age of your turtle will determine what you feed them. Younger turtles will love a diet of bugs; especially, a diet consisting of crickets that you can buy at the pet store. The older turtles will eat vegetables along with the bugs. If ever your turtle should refuse to eat it is recommended that you try something different. Try using a smaller portion and work it in with food they do enjoy. While the painted turtle isn't as cuddly as the dog or cat, it will be a pet that you or your child will enjoy handling. Not to mention they are a blast to watch. To see them swim around and just do what turtles do naturally is a fun experience that not only can be fun but bring some well deserved Joy to your
The Painted turtle, known as Chrysemys picta by the scientific community, is a reptile of beauty.There are four types (or sub-species) of painted turtle: Western, Midland, Eastern, and Southern. The Southern painted turtle is the only sub-species with a stripe down its back; the …show more content…
Adults need more room and thus require, at minimum, 80 gallon aquarium. These tanks are filled with water that is about 6-8 inches deep. You may need to increase the amount of water in the tank depending on the turtles size. The object is for the turtle to have enough room to swim around in. Knowing that they enjoy sunbathing tells us we need a place for them to do so and a heat lamp to simulate the sun. An old log or a big rock will make the perfect place for them to hang out and get a tan. The age of your turtle will determine what you feed them. Younger turtles will love a diet of bugs; especially, a diet consisting of crickets that you can buy at the pet store. The older turtles will eat vegetables along with the bugs. If ever your turtle should refuse to eat it is recommended that you try something different. Try using a smaller portion and work it in with food they do enjoy. While the painted turtle isn't as cuddly as the dog or cat, it will be a pet that you or your child will enjoy handling. Not to mention they are a blast to watch. To see them swim around and just do what turtles do naturally is a fun experience that not only can be fun but bring some well deserved Joy to your