Keeping Pet Turtles

Semi-aquatic and aquatic turtles have been tamed since ages. The most famous one is the ‘Red Eared Slider’. However, other species had been ignored due to the rearing of these species. The other species used to be sent home very often with small plastic bowls, along with a small plastic tree. Due to non-availability of filtration and no chance for growing, the little babies hardly had any chance of expansion.

In 1970, the government of the US banned sales of turtles whose length was < 4 inches. This happened owing to the revelation of connection between Salmonella infections and turtles, particularly in children. It was not that ‘Baby Turtles’ carried more Salmonella as compared to bigger ones; it was more of the case of kids being handling small turtles frequently.

Unfortunately, most of the turtles are still being purchased by people having little idea of the amount of care required for their keeping, inclusive of big tanks, good filtration, special lighting, and loads of cleaning. The worst part is that turtles are at times given out at fairs or other events as prizes. Aquatic turtles die very often owing to neglect and stress.

Turtles make great communal pets in an office environment as they get the love and care that they require. Salzburg Office Space, Limassol Office Space, Copenhagen Office, Mechelen Office Space and Berlin Office Space have all done this and the turtles have a great life with their owners.