Quote Originally Posted by FloridaHogs View Post
It is mostly aquatic, although you can take it out of the tank & let it dry out

That is an accurate statement. If provided a platform thay will do this on their own.

You will need a tank (at least 10gal, preferably more like 20-30) with just gravel & a filter.

The only thing missing from that statement is the need for a platform to bask on. A 10 would be on the small side, but is do able.

She doesn't need much care. If you need to go out of town, just feed her small live goldfish.

This is also a correct statement, though they can easily go a week without food. If you put in a dozen or so goldfish in before you leave, the turtle will hunt them over a few days time. Although Rosy Reds are better tham goldfish.

Easy pet for little kids

They are an incredebly easy pet for kids as long as you are not expecting the type pet you hold all the time. Same as goldfish being good first pets. They are not to hold, but to watch and enjoy.



Do you or have you ever owned a RES?



1. A ten gallon would be fine for a one inch turtle, this one is 6

2. The gold fish topic is debateable, I really do not want to get into a debate

3. Oh yes, I used to be a huge turtle lover. I had a huge tank with three res and a few other kinds of turtles.