How to Care for Turtles

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Learn everything you need to know about owning a turtle in this series of free video clips, including where to purchase or adopt a turtle, basic turtle care, feeding tips, and advice on setting up the ideal environment.

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  Buying a Pet Turtle

  Learn tips on where to purchase or adopt a pet turtle, and what to look for when choosing or buying a turtle in this free animal care video clip.

  

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  Cleaning the Turtle Tank

  Learn tips on how to properly clean a turtle tank in this free animal care video clip.

  

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  Costs of Owning a Turtle

  Get information on the financial cost of owning and keeping a pet turtle, including housing, feeding and medical care in this free how to video clip.

  

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  Feeding Your Pet Turtle

  Learn tips on when and what to feed your pet turtle and how to maintain basic dietary requirements in this free animal care video clip.

  

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  Heating a Turtle Tank

  Learn tips on how to properly heat and monitor the temperature of a turtle tank or enclosure in this free animal care video clip.

  

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  How to Identify a Sick Turtle

  Learn to recognize and identify the signs and symptoms of a sick turtle in this free how to video clip.

  

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  Identifying a Healthy Turtle

  Learn how to identify the signs of a healthy turtle when purchasing or adopting a pet turtle in this free animal care video clip.

  

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  Keeping Your Pet Turtle Safe from Other Animals

  Learn tips on keeping your pet turtle safe from other animals and pets in this free how to video clip.

  

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  Outdoor Turtle Enclosures

  Learn tips on how to set up an outdoor enclosure for your pet turtle, including lighting, filtration and safety in this free animal care video clip.

  

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  Turtle Health Problems

  Learn about potential health problems, medical issues, and contacting your veterinarian for your pet turtle in this free how to video clip.

  

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  Turtle Lifespan & Hibernation Habits

  Learn about the lifespan and hibernation habits of your pet turtle in this free how to video clip.

  

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  Turtle Sanitation: Washing your Hands

  Learn the importance of sanitation, health, and how to properly wash your hands after handling your pet turtle in order to avoid salmonella in this free animal care video clip.

  

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  Turtle Tank Filtration Systems

  Learn tips on how to purchase and set up a turtle tank filtration system in this free animal care video clip.

  

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  Turtle Tank Lighting Systems

  Learn tips and advice on turtle tank lighting requirements and how to replace a tank light bulb in this free animal care video clip.

  

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  Veterinarian Visits for Turtles

  Get advice on health check-ups for a pet turtle, including how to find a reptile veterinarian and when to have your turtle examined, in this free animal care video clip.

  

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Summary: Turtles might not be the high-energy pets that cats and dogs are, but they require just as much care to their environment and diet to live long and happy lives. Turtles are among the oldest reptile species, and when cared for properly, a turtle can have a very long lifespan. This should definitely be taken into account if you’ve considered owning a turtle or giving a turtle as a gift.

If you’re looking for tips and advice about turtle ownership, our expert Sarah Tingle offers a wealth of information on basic turtle care, including feeding tips, safe handling procedures and much more. In this series of free video clips, you'll learn everything you need to know about owning a turtle, including where to purchase or adopt a turtle, how to identify a healthy turtle, and tips on setting up the ideal lighting and temperature for your turtle's environment.

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