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If you’re thinking about owning a pet but don’t feel like getting a dog or a cat, some people might say that one of the best options is getting a turtle. A lot can depend on an individual, but some people find these creatures to be perfect pets as they live longer and they don’t require as much energy as, for example, dogs. It might seem that turtles are a rare choice when it comes to picking a pet, but here are some moments when people online decided to share their adorable pet turtles or pictures that capture how amazing they truly are. Which one of these is your favorite? Don’t forget to leave your thoughts in the comments down below!

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Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s 16-Year-Old Son Robert Shared An Adorable Selfie With A Tortoise Named Igloo

Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s 16-Year-Old Son Robert Shared An Adorable Selfie With A Tortoise Named Igloo

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The Face Of A 100 Year Old Turtle

The Face Of A 100 Year Old Turtle

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Becklass
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s absolutely beautiful, all the stunning markings on it face. I bet it has some tales to tell.

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Julia Atkinson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Yep, I remember it as though it was yesterday. Yuri Gagarin, the first man on the moon! Have you got any more of that lettuce?"

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Philler Space
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just about anyone 100 years old looks like that, turtle or no.

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Wendy Lam
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like her https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ox_Tales#/media/File%3AOx_Tales_(anime).jpg

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Very often we might hear two names that refer to turtles. These are turtle and tortoise. What is the difference between these two creatures? The main difference is that turtles mainly live in water and only appear on land occasionally, while tortoises live only on land. They also differ in their appearance: while turtles are flat and light, tortoises are found to be thicker and heavier. It is known that turtles live from 20 to 40 years while tortoises live longer: from 60 to 80 years.

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They Are Often Seen Following Each Other Around, Sharing Meals And Resting Together. We Hope This Unusual Friendship Continues To Flourish

They Are Often Seen Following Each Other Around, Sharing Meals And Resting Together. We Hope This Unusual Friendship Continues To Flourish

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is Leonardo the African spur thighed tortoise and Simon, a three legged cow.

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#4

I Crocheted Our Tortoise A Tank Sweater. She Is Now Frank The Tank

I Crocheted Our Tortoise A Tank Sweater. She Is Now Frank The Tank

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My Grandfather Built A Floating Dock For Turtles In The Lake By Their House, And The Turtles Love It

My Grandfather Built A Floating Dock For Turtles In The Lake By Their House, And The Turtles Love It

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It might seem that turtles are easier to take care of than other pets that need to be watched all the time, taken outside at least twice a day, and in need of special foods or vitamins. These creatures also require special care. One of the main reasons why it is important to think before getting a turtle as a pet is that it carries salmonella bacteria that can be transmitted to people. 

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Volunteers Form A Human Wall To Guide Baby Turtles To The Sea

Volunteers Form A Human Wall To Guide Baby Turtles To The Sea

On the first day of July at 4pm, just 52 days after laying, 112 loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings began to climb to the top of their nest in the sand. STCB had Beachkeepers watching closely, as this nest is at risk from the airport lights which can disorientate hatchlings.
When several mini heads appeared above the sand STCB shaded the nest to prevent the hatchlings dehydrating in the hot sand. We then waited until the sun was going down and hatching took place. Here are the images from hatching. Thank you to all the volunteers who formed a human wall to allow the small loggerheads to make their way to the sea in safety.

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For turtles to grow and be happy with the place they are in, they need the right lighting and temperature, as well as filtered water. Having in mind how long turtles live, people should really think before getting one. And even if the responsibility does not scare you, it is recommended to get a turtle from an animal shelter. 

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Jennifer Slopez Is Forever Determined To Go Downstairs. Had To Put These Gates For Safety. She Does Not Respond To Verbal Commands Like: Turtle! No

Jennifer Slopez Is Forever Determined To Go Downstairs. Had To Put These Gates For Safety. She Does Not Respond To Verbal Commands Like: Turtle! No

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Baby Tortoises Are God-Like On The Cuteness Scale!!!

Baby Tortoises Are God-Like On The Cuteness Scale!!!

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Sometimes people come to the realization that they won’t be able to take care of their pet and the best way to act in this case is to contact an animal shelter or animal rescue group. It is forbidden to let them loose thinking that they will be able to take care of themselves back in the wild. This is not allowed as turtles carry diseases and can affect other turtles. Also, very often, letting a turtle out into the wild means that they are not going to make it on their own. 

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#14

What Do These Two Do On Another Cold Day? Snuggle Under The Heat Lamp Of Course

What Do These Two Do On Another Cold Day? Snuggle Under The Heat Lamp Of Course

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In Creed 2 With My Original Buddies From The First Rocky ... Cuff And Link , Now About 46 Years Old

In Creed 2 With My Original Buddies From The First Rocky ... Cuff And Link , Now About 46 Years Old

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I Found My Tortoise Like This. Putting The Clues Together, It Seems He Pooped, Got It Stuck On His Foot, Ran In Circles Trying To Get It Off, And Flipped Over

I Found My Tortoise Like This. Putting The Clues Together, It Seems He Pooped, Got It Stuck On His Foot, Ran In Circles Trying To Get It Off, And Flipped Over

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Fernandina Tortoise, Are Extinct Since 1906, Discovered In An Expedition. She Was Hiding In The Brush Of A Volcano, And Identified By The Look Of Her Shell And Face

Fernandina Tortoise, Are Extinct Since 1906, Discovered In An Expedition. She Was Hiding In The Brush Of A Volcano, And Identified By The Look Of Her Shell And Face

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Guy In Tokyo Taking His Pet Tortoise For A Walk

Guy In Tokyo Taking His Pet Tortoise For A Walk

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Neighbor's Tortoise Escaped And Walked Almost A Street Away. At Around 250 Pounds, This Was Their Solution To Get Her Home

Neighbor's Tortoise Escaped And Walked Almost A Street Away. At Around 250 Pounds, This Was Their Solution To Get Her Home

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Well This Is A First. Couldn’t Find Our Little Man Anywhere, Then We Saw Ralph Basking With Our Two Tortoises

Well This Is A First. Couldn’t Find Our Little Man Anywhere, Then We Saw Ralph Basking With Our Two Tortoises

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We Were Able To Release 170 Hatchlings Today In One Of Our Locations

We Were Able To Release 170 Hatchlings Today In One Of Our Locations

It is always a calming and satisfying feeling releasing the hatchlings back to where they eggs were laid. All that hard work in the beating sun, watching the females trek through the summer heat, flies, dangerous traffic, predators, and human encroachment... all for the sake of these hatchlings to make it back to the water.

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Not Sure If You Think Turtles Are Cute But Squirtle Wanted To Say Hi

Not Sure If You Think Turtles Are Cute But Squirtle Wanted To Say Hi

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Dad: If We Get A Tortoise I'm Not Looking After It. Also Dad: Get Comfy, Hector, And Let Me Show You Pictures Of Your Brethren

Dad: If We Get A Tortoise I'm Not Looking After It. Also Dad: Get Comfy, Hector, And Let Me Show You Pictures Of Your Brethren

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Ever Seen A Bucket Of Baby Sea Turtles? Got To Release Them Last Night Into The Ocean

Ever Seen A Bucket Of Baby Sea Turtles? Got To Release Them Last Night Into The Ocean

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He Do Be Gamin Doe

He Do Be Gamin Doe

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Extremely Rare Albino Turtle Was Found In India And It Looks Like A Slice Of Melted Cheese

Extremely Rare Albino Turtle Was Found In India And It Looks Like A Slice Of Melted Cheese

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My Tortoise Going On His Daily Prowl

My Tortoise Going On His Daily Prowl

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Olive The Turtle

Olive The Turtle

Rest In Peace My Loving Turtle. After 15 Years Of Loving You, Saving You From The Street, Old Age Took Hold. Goodbye, Olive.

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I'm Training My 30+ Yrs Old Turtle To Be My Flower Girl At The Wedding. This Will Not End Well

I'm Training My 30+ Yrs Old Turtle To Be My Flower Girl At The Wedding. This Will Not End Well

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My Dad Keeps Turtles. I Started The Training. Soon I'll Have My Own Personal Bodyguards

My Dad Keeps Turtles. I Started The Training. Soon I'll Have My Own Personal Bodyguards

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Watching My Girlfriend's Tortoise While She's On Vacation. She Told Me To Keep Him Out Of Trouble

Watching My Girlfriend's Tortoise While She's On Vacation. She Told Me To Keep Him Out Of Trouble

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My Tortoise Likes To Spread His Legs While Eating

My Tortoise Likes To Spread His Legs While Eating

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Bonnie And Clyde Are Two Very Different Turtles In The Morning

Bonnie And Clyde Are Two Very Different Turtles In The Morning

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Gorgeous Baby Turtle With Bright Orange Tummy And Shell

Gorgeous Baby Turtle With Bright Orange Tummy And Shell

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#45

Gotta Warm Up That Bum, Honestly Could She Get Any Cuter??

Gotta Warm Up That Bum, Honestly Could She Get Any Cuter??

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Took My Tortoise On A Bike Ride Today And Blew His Tiny Little Mind

Took My Tortoise On A Bike Ride Today And Blew His Tiny Little Mind

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Melinda Jordan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He thinks that he is zooming incredibly fast. Even if you are going slow.:)

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This Baby Turtle Floating Around On A Slice Of Bread

This Baby Turtle Floating Around On A Slice Of Bread

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My Local Hardware Store Has A Pet Turtle That Wanders The Store Early In The Am

My Local Hardware Store Has A Pet Turtle That Wanders The Store Early In The Am

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#49

My Tortoise Trying To Eat A Bolt

My Tortoise Trying To Eat A Bolt

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Adorable Turtle

Adorable Turtle

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