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Is my pet a turtle or tortoise? Where should it live: land or water?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Aquatic Turtle | Male | 0.5 lbs

Hello I need to know my pet is turtle or totrise ... I am confused weather to keep him on land or in aquarium

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on November 30th, 2019

What you have appears to be an aquatic/semi-aquatic species of turtle. Basic requirements include a tank of at least 10 gallons initially, a water heater, a water filter, a basking area out of the water, a heat lamp and a UVB light source.

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