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Don't forget about the turtles! I have to show off my Red-Eared Slider.     He was given to me in 1997, and was probably at least a couple years old when I got him. I've had him ever since. Red-eared sliders make good and easy pets, and--as long as you maintain their tank well--aren't too messy. However, there are a lot of geographical restrictions on aquatic turtles, because they've been released to the wild outside their native ranges and have become invasive in some areas (They're native where I live). Aquatic turtles are also more of a "look at" pet than a "play with" pet, so make sure you do some research on your particular species before you think about caring for one.
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If you decide to keep this adorable baby turtle as a pet, keep in mind that they can live for a very, very long time. I've had my red-eared slider for fifteen years, and he was probably a couple years old when I got him. And he's as healthy as ever so who knows how long he might last. So just realize turtles are a long term commitment (but totally worth it!). I feed mine Repto-Min pellets as a staple, and I occasionally supplement his diet with dried shrimp and fresh fruits and vegetables (his favorites are lettuce, carrots, and strawberries). Turtles are also very messy eaters, so I sometimes feed him in a bucket of water (they need water to swallow) so his food mess won't mess up his tank as quickly. I use a simple box filter for keeping his tank clean. Suction-cups to the side, and is easy to remove for cleaning and changing filter materials. And it does wonders.
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