What is the best Turtle for a pet for kids?

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   chuckandus6posted 9 years ago

   What is the best Turtle for a pet for kids?
   
   my kids are always finding wild turtles and wanting to take them home..even a baby snapper turtle,I would love to get them a low maintenance turtle for a pet.
   
   

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   M. T. Dremerposted 9 years ago

   A painted turtle is probably a good choice. They are fairly common and, as far as I know, aren't snappers. My family had one when I was younger.

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      chuckandus6posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      a wild painted turtle ? i would have to look up how to care for one.

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      M. T. Dremerposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      I assume they are also available in pet stores.

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   DrMark1961posted 9 years ago

   Nichol, turtles have long lives and are not the easiest of pets to take care of. Kids grow up, interests change, move, etc. I would recommend that they get a pet with a shorter life span that is easier to care for.
   If they are into reptiles (as I was and still am!) a Bearded Dragon or Tegu is a much better choice than a turtle. You need to consider your needs in the years to come too, so if you are not into reptiles consider getting them a pet dog or cat.
   If they really want something exotic, there is a writer here on Hubpages that has a lot of good advice. Her name is Melissa A Smith if you want to check out her profile page. If you want any advice after you have chosen something for them you can leave me a not on my profile page email.
   Good luck to you--and the kids, of course,

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      chuckandus6posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      thanks so much i will have to think about it more.i dont mind some reptiles

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   Evaneposted 9 years ago

   I highly recommend native turtles. At home we have pet turtles that we just get from the nearest river.

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      chuckandus6posted 9 years agoin reply to this

      thats great thank you,we go to river alot

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