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Turtles look easy to keep... until you actually try it 🐢 A lot of new turtle owners forget they need both a water area and a dry basking spot with proper UVB lighting, without it, their shell can soften or deform over time. The water also needs a real filter and regular changes, or you are looking at shell rot and skin infections. Diet matters too: mix it up with leafy greens, small fish, and quality pellets instead of just one food forever. Turtles live a long time, so bringing one home is a real long-term commitment, think it through first.

Anyone else keeping a pet turtle? How is your tank set up?

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