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Chewbacca · 27 February 2020, 02:30 PM

Researching to possibly get 2 turtles or 1 lizard.

Was told they can get filthy and a pain to clean.

Any experiences or advice?

BrazenC5 · 27 February 2020, 02:45 PM

I would recommend against turtles...I had red eared sliders as a kid and the tank stunk all the time.

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Chewbacca · 27 February 2020, 03:05 PM

Appreciate it.

SearChart · 27 February 2020, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrazenC5

I would recommend against turtles...I had red eared sliders as a kid and the tank stunk all the time.

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Yup, we had them as well and that was smell you want in your house.

Starmaker · 28 February 2020, 02:11 AM

If you decide to get a turtle, be aware that you should most certainly wash your hands after handling the animal, especially if you are cleaning up its enclosure. Reptilian gut microflora composition includes bacteria that are pathogenic to many mammals.

Peter11 · 28 February 2020, 02:30 AM

Do you want a terrarium or just the animals? If you want a vivarium, start with just the plants and see if you enjoy tending it. If you don't enjoy the plants, you probably won't enjoy the animals.

dimag333 · 28 February 2020, 02:36 AM

You know Stallone still has cuff and link from rocky 1

steve

Tony64 · 28 February 2020, 02:54 AM

I like them with thousand island dressing. Tastes like horse.

ltmgeller · 28 February 2020, 02:59 AM

They smell and live a really long time.

Beo3 · 28 February 2020, 03:36 AM

I had a Bearded Dragon for many years. Fairly maintenance free, besides changing the water and daily feedings of carrots and dandelions. He also got fed a dozen crickets every few days.

They show zero affections, and basically just sit under the heat lamp, or if you put them outside in the sun they will get darker in color.

Easy pets, but equivalent to a rock

Chewbacca · 28 February 2020, 05:17 AM

Thanks for all the insight.

Hitting pet stores this weekend to see if JR is 100pct on this.

rolexest · 28 February 2020, 06:07 AM

I had a crested gecko and ball python. Gave both of them away - too much work and they smell.

DonRickles · 28 February 2020, 07:53 AM

We actually have a turtle that's 47 years old! Diver Dan, the stinkpot turtle.

I've been cleaning his tank for 35 of those years. I do truly enjoy him! He's a very small type and grew only to about 3 1/2" diameter. It's a weekly sometimes bi weekly cleaning, nothing terrible.

Chewbacca · 2 March 2020, 04:27 AM

Pass.

The recommended maintenance, considerations and overall turtle care is a bit much for a kid.

Appreciate the comments.

GB-man · 2 March 2020, 07:06 AM

I had an iguana growing up. He was pretty cool until I got bored and stopped holding him often. Then he turned into a nasty mofo haha bite yo fingers real quick

FTX I · 2 March 2020, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

I had an iguana growing up. He was pretty cool until I got bored and stopped holding him often. Then he turned into a nasty mofo haha bite yo fingers real quick

27 February 2020, 02:30 PM	#1
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Terrarium owners? Researching to possibly get 2 turtles or 1 lizard. Was told they can get filthy and a pain to clean. Any experiences or advice?

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ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,377	They smell and live a really long time. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,860	I had an iguana growing up. He was pretty cool until I got bored and stopped holding him often. Then he turned into a nasty mofo haha bite yo fingers real quick __________________

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BrazenC5 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 1665,1675,1680,SD4 Posts: 1,837	I would recommend against turtles...I had red eared sliders as a kid and the tank stunk all the time. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

27 February 2020, 03:05 PM	#3
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Appreciate it.

28 February 2020, 02:11 AM	#5
Starmaker "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Tommy Location: USA Posts: 12	If you decide to get a turtle, be aware that you should most certainly wash your hands after handling the animal, especially if you are cleaning up its enclosure. Reptilian gut microflora composition includes bacteria that are pathogenic to many mammals.

28 February 2020, 02:30 AM	#6
Peter11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 144	Do you want a terrarium or just the animals? If you want a vivarium, start with just the plants and see if you enjoy tending it. If you don't enjoy the plants, you probably won't enjoy the animals.

28 February 2020, 02:36 AM	#7
dimag333 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: IN Posts: 1,979	You know Stallone still has cuff and link from rocky 1 steve

28 February 2020, 02:54 AM	#8
Tony64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,796	I like them with thousand island dressing. Tastes like horse.

28 February 2020, 03:36 AM	#10
Beo3 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Eddie Location: NY Watch: Too Many Posts: 17,915	I had a Bearded Dragon for many years. Fairly maintenance free, besides changing the water and daily feedings of carrots and dandelions. He also got fed a dozen crickets every few days. They show zero affections, and basically just sit under the heat lamp, or if you put them outside in the sun they will get darker in color. Easy pets, but equivalent to a rock

28 February 2020, 05:17 AM	#11
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Thanks for all the insight. Hitting pet stores this weekend to see if JR is 100pct on this.

28 February 2020, 06:07 AM	#12
rolexest Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Canada Watch: ya gunna do Posts: 508	I had a crested gecko and ball python. Gave both of them away - too much work and they smell.

28 February 2020, 07:53 AM	#13
DonRickles Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Don Location: Vegas Nite Club Watch: Your mouth Posts: 2,315	We actually have a turtle that's 47 years old! Diver Dan, the stinkpot turtle. I've been cleaning his tank for 35 of those years. I do truly enjoy him! He's a very small type and grew only to about 3 1/2" diameter. It's a weekly sometimes bi weekly cleaning, nothing terrible.

2 March 2020, 04:27 AM	#14
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Pass. The recommended maintenance, considerations and overall turtle care is a bit much for a kid. Appreciate the comments.

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