Is there such thing as a miniature turtle? that will stay small its whole life?

Question

I would like to know if there is such thing as a small turtle that will stay small its whole life?

because to me, when they get bigger, they dont look cute...

so does like petco or some petstores sell dwarf turtles? or miniature turtles????

Answer 1

wow, you are ignorant!!!! Can't you see that peek KNOWS WHAT SHE IS TALKING ABOUT, and to my SURPRISE, i am shocked that you won't listen to her ( thinking to myself: what a b**ch)

Answer 2

Hi, Hi!!!

If you can do a 55 gallon tank (a 40 long will be OK), and cash is not the issue, you can do a Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata). The largest Spotted Turtle is about 5.5" long and they stay pretty cute all their lives.

The habitat is a bit tricky- they want a land space and a shallow water space. The easiest way to do it is to find a shallow pan that fits in the tank, wedge or weight it in, make a ramp to the land, and go. Here is a good link for cares: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/cs...

I don't usually recommend Spotted for one reason only- they run about $100 each (here is a good source: http://www.turtleforum.com/forum/upload/... )

Cute little buggers, aren't they? They look about the same as adults.

Answer 3

If you need more answers you could always do some research on your own. You obviously have the internet. Put it to use. Otherwise, there are small turtles, most of them are small. But they all grow up and lose the cute factor. You shouldn't ever get an animal because you think it is cute, since most all animals lose that eventually. Puppies and kittens are adorable and then they grow up. Heck, babies are adorable (most of them) and then they grow up into fat, bald hairy men. Or women. Start tortoises stay small, for a tortoise and the Russian only gets to 12 inches. I think that sliders stay small as well. But my image could be biased since I have a Sulcata that can reach 3 feet and 250 pounds. You can Google "small turtle" or "small tortoise" (I think tortoises are easier to care for) and see what you get. Do your own research and quit asking the same question over and over again. Obviously no one wants to help you out. I think it's the "cuteness" thing. That's what kills me!

Answer 4

unfortunately the little turtles you see in the pet store do not stay small. these are typically red eared sliders and they can grow to be up to 14 inches as adult size. its about as small as they come. if you don't have the room to accomodate one as an adult then its best to hold off til you have a little more room. I know the tiny ones are cute but like kittens they grown. I hope that helps. I do not know of any smaller species legally available in the US

Answer 5

No Sweetie, there is no such thing as a dwarf or miniature turtle.  Mud turtles are small, and other small turtles and tortoises are very expensive.  But, all will get 4-5", and water turtles will lose the baby markings.

If you can afford it, you might want to google small tortoises, like the Star tortoise, which has a pretty shell as an adult.

Turtles take a lot of care though, whether they are land or water.  Are you sure you want a turtle?

I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Answer 6

Small turtles stay small only if you compare them to one-ton leatherback turtles. The smallest turtles you can get legally are the mud, musk, and male map turtles. They won't be too cramped if you keep them in a 55-gallon tank.

Answer 7

no smallest turtles can still hit 6inches in length

also this as been asked 3 or 4 times 2day and is asked all the time next time please search before asking  

Answer 8

nope they get old and dark and ugly, I know I have had 2 for 36 yrs, got them on my 18th b-day!

They can reach 12".

**The bigger the environment the bigger the healthier the turtle.

Did you know that they need to bask under a reptile light UVA for 8 to 10 hrs a day for the vitamin D that they need to grow. So that means getting a turtle dock also.

Leave the heater on 75 to 78 degrees always.

Their water needs to be clean otherwise they get sick easily from dirty water cause they p**p allot.

You need a good filter system! Gravel larger than they can swallow.

You need to feed them feeder guppies, goldfish or minnows for protein and calcium daily drop 20 or so in the tanks and watch them disappear! This way when they swim for their dinner they get exercise also!

They need leafy greens( Romaine, Butter lettuce. Iceberg and cabbage are bad for them, any leafy greens will do) for vitamin A that they need at least 3 to 4 times a week.

You probably already know that they get sick easily, shell rot, respiratory sickness, lopsided swimming, coughing,blowing bubbles from his nose, swollen eyes..so many

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