wait... a turtle?

by flec, Aug 1, 2021, 5:16 AM

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turtle or hamham?

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okay, so my mom sat me down and had a long talk
and it was about reconsidering my choice of pets

she said that she and my father had talked and that it maybe wouldn't be the best choice to get another hamster.
basically what she was saying was that she didn't want my heart broken over hamsters over and over again because they live such a short time, and after research with her friend she had found me another brilliant choice for a pet: a turtle.

apparently her best friend's friend has a pet turtle that is small, loves vegetables, has about the same amount of interactions as hamsters, and is just as cute. my mom's argument was that since this turtle is similar to a hamster but lives a LOT longer (even longer than i will!!) she thought that getting a turtle would be a better and less sad choice for me.

of course, at the moment i'd like a hamster a lot more but a turtle does sound like a less sad choice.

so lol i decided to post this to get your opinions.
for those who have a turtle, i'd love to hear your experiences and fun with turtles! c:

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true rodents as pets overall are kinda sad but you get to interact with them much more than turtles!
i'd still go with the hamster, as much as their short lifespan can be so sad

by Offset, Aug 1, 2021, 8:34 AM

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I did not know turtles and hamsters had the same amount of interaction

by v4913, Aug 1, 2021, 9:58 AM

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it's a certain kind of turtle, i forgot what :/

by flec, Aug 1, 2021, 10:00 AM

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I have a turtle <3
Lol I picked it up on a walk and we just kept it in a giant fish tank but it’s so cute
Anyways turtles are awesome it’s fun to watch them eat lol

by apollo1313, Aug 1, 2021, 2:07 PM

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TURTLESSSSSSSSSS <3

by The_Turtle, Aug 1, 2021, 2:21 PM

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get a tortoise smh

by pandabearcat, Aug 1, 2021, 2:29 PM

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a turtle

you probably gotta ask turtles for his consent /jk

lol

by MrVancoover, Aug 1, 2021, 3:30 PM

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if i were you, i would get a turtle

although turtles probably need more maintenance (cleaning out a turtle enclosure will probably be harder than cleaning out a hamster enclosure) + you'll probably have to do a lot of research again, turtles are pretty good pets and it is pretty fun to watch them swim around and eat! (just make sure that you give them a proper habitat and not a tiny plastic bin with a rock in it or else the turtle will be sad and you won't have fun watching it play because there is nothing for the turtle to play with) turtles also have very long lifespans if you take care of them properly so if you do get a turtle, please make sure that you won't give up on it when the turtle gets "boring"

turtles can also carry salmonella (yes, pet turtles as well) so when handling them (or their habitat), make sure to wash your hands before and after. it's also not recommended to snuggle with your pet turtle like you would with a pet dog...

sorry for the super long comment... :maybe:

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by bingo2016, Aug 1, 2021, 3:30 PM

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Hmmm turtles/tortoises aren't as "cuddly" as hamsters but they're pretty cute imo :PP
And yeah they do live long

Although they hibernate :\

by duskstream, Aug 1, 2021, 3:40 PM

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bruh turtles/tortoises are crazy OP

Some people I know have a turtle/tortoise and they live in a like 8 or 12th story apartment in a major city. It bleeping fell out of the apartment onto the sidewalk or something and got its shell a bit cracked but it's still walking around today a couple of years later.

Not sure how great they are as pets because they might last longer than you want (sounds dark and mean to say, but honestly it would be kinda annoying to have to take care of your pet for your entire life if you aren't completely sold) and I have no idea if they show affection and stuff but dang, those things don't wanna die.

by OliverA, Aug 1, 2021, 5:08 PM

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AHHHHHH I HAD A TURTLE
I LOVED IT
I FREAKING LOVED IT
but then it died
idk how it died
but it died : ((
and i was sad : (
like you were about losing your hamster

turtles kinda amaizing tho
so cute and adorable

by Cayle, Aug 1, 2021, 6:07 PM

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wait a minute turtles have lifespans of usually like 20 years and even all the way up to 60 - 80 if you treat them well enough
how did you get yours to die such a young death kale :0
~~something smells very sus about that turtle's death~~
eh turtles live so long not sure how nice it would be to have a pet turtle that lasts with you until you're 70 yr old gramma
actually if you are a great owner (which I'm sure flec is) that turtle is probably gonna outlast both you and your parents-
feels weird to think about
~~see that's why dogs and cats are great they last way longer than rodents and rabbits and also show great affection and interaction and also doesn't live super long where it gets creepy~~

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szheng my turtles lifespan was a predicted 20 years, and that is shortened because the turtle was kept in captivity
i also didn't get the turtle when it was a bebe, i got it when it was already like adult sized bigboi so ://
i had my turtle for a good 3 years before it died :pensive:

by Cayle, Aug 2, 2021, 12:51 AM

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thank you for your comments everyone!
i will do more research and then try to find out what to get
i really would like another hamster
but i want a turtle too

maybe both C;

by flec, Aug 2, 2021, 5:18 AM

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I have a hamster.

I've never had a turtle ...

by ksdicecream, Aug 2, 2021, 5:54 AM

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Ooh yeah maybe both
I don't think that turtles and hamsters would fight with each other

by duskstream, Aug 2, 2021, 1:14 PM

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I'd go for the hamster

voted for that so the poll isn't exactly even

by OlympusHero, Aug 2, 2021, 1:31 PM

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not both my parents said no :<

by flec, Aug 2, 2021, 1:31 PM

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I had a small turtle and you must give A LOT OF ATTENTION, I forgot to turn on his aquarium light at night and he was DEAD the next day. Lived for less than a week.

He was really cute lol when he walked

by justin6688, Aug 2, 2021, 5:00 PM

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It’s up to you flec

IMO regardless of the votes and comments, you should always choose the pet that you are the most comfortable taking care of and the pet that you’ll be able to give a better life.

by bingo2016, Aug 2, 2021, 7:05 PM

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of course it happens to be tied :c
yeah i just can't decide
i don't want to be broken again and again for hamsters
turtles live so much longer

but i have so many things with an hamster and i just love hamsters more

yaaa idk

by flec, Aug 3, 2021, 12:57 AM

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turtle imo, i've never one though so idk
when you decide make a post for name suggestionss

by lakesiide, Aug 3, 2021, 1:21 AM

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i'm announcing what wins soon ig

by flec, Aug 3, 2021, 5:07 AM

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i wish i could give you advice but i have a tortoise, not a turtle

(from my experiences with my tortoise) do not expect attachment/cuddliness like you would from with a hamster. they're not super high maitenence animals, you don't really interact with them that much. if you're getting busier, a turtle would be a great choice for a fun animal to watch while not having to care for it for hours a day. now take everything i say with a grain of salt because i don't know about water systems for turtles (because tortoises dont use water kek) just expect new things as with any pet and remember to be paitent, good luck and i hope you have lots of fun times and adventures with whatever new pet you get!! looking forward to updates

by riverblossom, Aug 4, 2021, 3:36 PM

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thank you river!
although tortoises are very different from turtles, i'll keep that in mind just in case i do get a tortoise! C:

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