Turtles make ideal pets due to their quiet nature and low maintenance needs, making them appealing choices as pets. While not particularly interactive or cuddly creatures, turtles do carry diseases which could eventually outlive you! All turtles also require complex housing and feeding requirements that must be considered before adopting one as your companion.
There is an assortment of turtle species available, with different ones making better pets than others. Some varieties will reach immense sizes; others are known for being less aggressive; all will have individual space requirements, lighting needs and diet needs.
Here we present 10 popular turtle species as pets and their care requirements so that you can begin researching whether a turtle will fit into your household environment.