Baby Turtles

Baby turtles, while not naturally domestic, can make wonderful and adorable pets when treated with the right care.

Before hastily purchasing one of these bitty creatures, however, one should learn the facts of baby turtle care. First off, I must admit to misleading you above. The picture above is of a baby TORTOISE, not a baby turtle. Both can make great pets, but require different care. Don't go mistaking one for the other! This shouldn't happen if you're buying your new pet at a reliable pet store, but just in case, here's how to identify them: The main physical difference between the two is there shells. A turtle has a flatter back than a tortoise. (See picture below). Turtles also live mainly in water, while a tortoise prefers a dryer climate. Turtles are also more omnivorous, eating insects, fish, and plants, while a tortoise eats plants and shrubs that are high in moisture.
A baby TURTLE:

Now that we've (hopefully) cleared up the difference between the turtle and the tortoise, lets get down to business. In caring for baby turtles, I found this website to be very helpful.
Now, in case I haven't convinced you yet that baby turtles/tortoises are just about the cutest pets you can find, check these out:

An adorable baby tortoise:

  3 precious snapping turtles (now these you may not want to raise):

 Conjoined twins!

 Okay, okay, I know you are now itching to go off and buy your baby turtle(s). But before you do, this video is ESSENTIAL. It explains how to build a habitat for your pet. I assure you, this is the best guidance you can find.