While most turtles are wild, many are adopted as pets each year. Keep in mind that turtles are sometimes considered exotic pets, so there may be local or state laws that restrict their adoption.

In many turtle species, females are larger than males, while generally speaking, tortoise males are larger than females. Most turtles are aquatic or semi-aquatic, while tortoises live on land.

Some types can live for more ... tank remains a good size for them. Turtles tend to need a dry area, with space and warmth for basking, as well as an aquatic area of their tank.