Can kittens and a turtle co-exist?

Question

I recently adopted two kittens, and now I am thinking of getting a small turtle. Are cats and turtles compatible or would the cats eventually attack the turtle? Does anyone have experience with this?

Answer 1

Absolutely.  You just have to be careful the kitty doesn't decide to claw at it and hurt it!

Other than that,it might even give the kitties someone to play with.  

Answer 2

I would be more worried about the turtle biting the kittens, depending on the size of the turtle. The little ones aren't too bad, but something like a box turtle (size of a grapefruit) could do some serious damage to a kitten. I had a box turtle bite my finger (thought it was a bug apparently) and it drew blood.

If a kitten attacks a turtle, the turtle will just withdraw into it's shell. Then it's like biting a rock. That won't entertain a kitten very long.

Answer 3

While I wouldn't suggest letting the turtle roam free through your house but in a tank with a screened top over it, it would be a great source of entertainment for your cats. I bought a fishbowl to amuse my kitties and they didn't try to get the fish out but they got bored after about a week.  lol

Answer 4

i have a cat and three little turtles.  i  always keep them in a tank because if i take them out , the cat will attack them.     i suggest that you keep the turtles in the glass, but keep the glass high up or else the kittens could jump and and eventually knock down the tank.