How do I keep my turtle healthy?

How do I keep my turtle healthy?

To keep a turtle healthy, make sure it's eating about 50 percent vegetables and water plants, 25 percent live protein, and 25 percent commercial foods so it's getting all of the nutrients it needs.

Is it good to keep turtle at home?

Your turtle will require hundreds of dollars in upkeep each year. Turtles can live for a very long time, often over 25 years. Be prepared to care for a turtle for its entire lifetime. … Though cute, turtles and tortoises do not make good pets for children, especially because they can transmit salmonella.

Is Turtle urine harmful?

"Turtle urine causes brain damage in humans when it comes in contact with your skin." … Turtles can eat pizza, chocolate and hot dogs. But just because they can, doesn't mean they should.