Despite being cute little animals, turtles can be difficult to own as pets. Most aren't very interested in being handled and have a very high mortality rate in their first few months. As for their diet, most like lettuce (non-carnivores). This is great because lettuce is very easy and inexpensive to get!

Turtle care takes quite a bit of work. You'll need to spend a few hours per week keeping the aquarium clean and smell-free. Aquatic turtles can be housed in a conventional fish aquarium, with access to a rock or branch on which to rest. Land turtles will require more space to roam than you might expect. Consider these issues before committing.