Pets and Children: Turtle Care

This is a chart that is perfect for a first time pet owner. Kids can use this chart to write down the the needs to their newly adopted turtle. The most important thing to do is to learn about what the pet's needs consist of. To learn more about the pet, do some research or visit your local library to read up on pet turtles. Once there is a clear understanding of what the pet turtle needs, write them all down in the space provided in the chart. This consists of a number of things. Every living creature needs water, a clean habitat and food and sunlight. Be sure that the turtle has a clean living space that has fresh water accessible for swimming and drinking. Provide fresh food daily and mark down the progress of each day. This chart is helpful in recording feedings as well so that one doesn't accidentally miss feeding or even over feeding the turtle. Consider cleaning the tank or investing in a filter system to provide oxygen throughout the water. As the days and weeks pass, the pet turtle is likely to get bigger and stronger. You can even include notes on the growth of the turtle. Tally up all the points at the end of the week. Enjoy using this chart.