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Cute or Critter? This guide will walk you through the basics of exotic pets, including which animals are considered exotic and how to care for them.
Introduction
We all know that dogs were domesticated when humans were first crawling out of the caves.

Red-eared sliders make some of the best pets out of any turtle species. In fact, if you go into a pet shop or search the internet for the best turtle to have as a pet, the red-eared slider will probably be the first recommendation.
Easily distinguishable by the distinctive yellow scutes around the outside of their shells and the red marks at the corners of their eyes for which they are named, red-eared sliders are good-natured and relatively low-maintenance turtles....

Gopher Tortoises have lived in the American wilderness for so long that we might as well name these little fellas the original lone rangers.
With shells that can reach up to 12 inches high, and an average length of 13 inches long they're not hard to miss. They weigh between 10-12 pounds....

Turtles are brilliant pets to have. They are interesting to watch and because they live for a good number of years, they make excellent companions.
Overall, turtles are fairly easy to keep. However, you must ensure that their basking light and UVB bulb are always at the correct temperature. As turtles need a different climate to us, these temperatures must be correct....