Okay, I forget that turtles are slow in responding, so I'm going to discuss why turtles make great pets.

Turtles are interesting and cute and can live for a long, long time when cared for correctly. Take for instance my two favorite celebrity turtles Cuff and Link from the movie Rocky. These adorable little red-eared sliders were still alive and kicking in 2006 when they returned to the screen in the final Rocky movie, thirty years after they made their movie debut in the first Rocky (No word if they're still alive, though). That's a sturdy pet for ya. You can look forward to sharing many, many decades with your turtle friend, some can even live up to 80 years!

Educating yourself and your kids about your turtle is part of the fun of owning one of these critters. Turtles are easy-going and have good-dispositions, but they need the right conditions if they're going to live a long, happy life. Make sure you have the right size tank for the species you have, and that they are kept at the adequate temperature, this is crucial since turtles are sensitive to their environment. And it's important to understand the needs of this animal so that it will trust you when you handle it.