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🐢 Pet turtles are a wonderfully low-key choice for busy people who still want a little companion at home! No walks needed, no barking - but they still need proper care to stay healthy and live a long life.

A few basics: their tank needs both a water area and a dry basking spot with UVB lighting, and the water must be filtered and changed regularly to prevent shell and skin issues. Their diet should be varied too - veggies, small fish, or specialized turtle pellets all work great.

Anyone else raising a pet turtle? How old is yours, and what's their favorite food? 🐢

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