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How Much Does A Baby Turtle Cost?

The first cost is when you go to buy your turtles. A Greek or Moorish tortoise costs between 80 and 120 euros from the breeder if it hatched in the current year. Offspring that are a few years old can be a few euros more expensive.

Expect to pay between a price range of $10 and $100 depending on the turtle species. There are even some exotic turtle species that can cost between $250 and $500. Baby turtles can be relatively inexpensive in comparisons to other pets like kittens and puppies.

How do you keep baby turtles?

If possible, you should not keep baby turtles in the terrarium, just like adult animals. An outdoor enclosure is more suitable: the animals are cold-blooded and need both sun and changing temperatures to develop healthily.

How many turtles should you keep?

Socialization: Greek tortoises are solitary adults. The males can become very territorial and sexually aggressive. If more than one animal is kept, there must be a ratio of 1 male to at least 3 females.

Which turtle is suitable for beginners?

The Greek tortoise is one of the most commonly kept species. It is a particularly easy-care and undemanding species and is therefore becoming more and more popular among turtle fans – especially among terraristic beginners.

Is turtle easy to care for?

While turtles appear low maintenance, they need a lot of attention just like other pets. And stay for a lifetime.

Are Turtles Easy to Keep?

Basically, turtles and reptiles are not easy to keep. You have to deal intensively with the animals.

How do you keep turtles at home?

It is important to keep the enclosure moist at all times as turtles do not tolerate drought and this can cause bumps to form on their shells. For the soil, choose a substrate that does not dry out too quickly and spray the soil freshly with water every day.

Are turtles suitable for children?

A turtle is not a stuffed animal. She doesn’t like being touched all the time. Reptiles are highly sensitive animals and they can become very ill from stress. They are not suitable for small children.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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