Question by Alyssa P: What is a good, easy to care for pet that you can cage in a ten gallon cage?
My anole lizard died a few days ago at the age of 2-4.
What’s a good pet that I could pet in a ten gallon aquarium?
I dislike hamsters and guinea pigs. My dad does not like turtles or frogs. I already have a snake. Preferably not another green anole.
Any first hand owners with good, small pets?
Best answer:
Answer by Ruby You can keep a pair of Gerbils in a 10 gallon tank. Gerbils are friendlier than hamsters are less maintenance than guinea pigs.
Question by Lola: How do you take care of a pet turtle?
Hi,
I’m interested in having a turtle as a pet, but I don’t really know how to take care of one. I want a small turtle that is easy to take care of and doesn’t really bite/hurt people. What do they eat, and do they live in an aquarium or tank or something? I’m really clueless about them… And type of breed of turtle should I get (one that is small and inexpensive)? How much does it cost to maintain one?
Best answer:
Answer by gremlin There are several types of turtles you can get as pets. A couple of the most popular are the red eared slider and the box turtle. There is also the desert tortoise. Here are a couple of websites for you to look at. I would recommend the box turtle as it grows slowly and stays fairly small and easy to care for.
General turtle care: http://www.petturtle.com/
Red eared slider care: http://exoticpets.about.com/cs/reptilesturtles/a/reslidercare.htm
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Question by PinKSmiLeS: How do I take care of pet turtles?
My parents are letting me have a pet turtle. I can’t wait. But I don’t know how to take care of them yet. Are there any tips for me? And what type of smallish turtles are there that are good as pets?
And should I have just one turtle or have two?
Best answer:
Answer by kouneli The care somewhat depends on the type of turtle.
The most common turtles are Red-eared sliders. These are very hardy turtles, but they do get large (18″ long). The one I personally recommend is the African Sideneck turtle or Painted turtle. Both of these do not get as large as the RES. The sidenecks usually get 8″ long; painteds are of a similar size.
I actually am unsure as to whether or not these turtles really require a companion. I’ve never seen them closely interact with one another. When it comes to feeding, there are times when just one turtle would be better because of the fact that you will sometimes get one that eats before the other has a chance.
For one sideneck or one painted, you will need at least a 20 gallon long tank, filter, heat lamp, basking spot/ramp, and UVB light.
Filter….I prefer the canister filters. They don’t take up much tank space, and they are easy to operate without having to worry about a certain water level to some extent.
UVB light….Reptiles require UVB to produce Vitamin D. Without Vitamin D, they are unable to absorb proper amounts of calcium. Without calcium, their bones (and shell in the case of turtles) get brittle and break.
Heat lamp….Turtles require a spot to get up out of the water (completely) and be able to dry off and absorb heat when they’re too cold. (Remember from elementary school that they are cold-blooded?)
Proper feeding is also a must. Aquatic turtles are mainly carnivorous (though they do eat plant matter sometimes). Feeding a well-balanced pelleted diet should be the staple. Supplementing with bloodworms and rosey red minnows (not goldfish) will help ensure proper nutrition.
