Does Anyone Know How Much A Turtle Cost?

[kpintheshed]

rough estimate?
any kind of turtles

 

[n3ont3tra]

Some of the more common turtles, like Painteds, will be about $20. Others will obviously be more expensive, probably in the range of about $40-$80.

 

[so_highstreet]

rough estimate?
any kind of turtles

I don't know the type of turtle, but my lfs was selling one particular species which had a long neck, piggy nose, clawed flippers and at the time was about the size of...say, a tobaco tin?
They were on sale for £85 if I remember correctly, the only comment the store guy made was.... "..they grow big and poo a lot.."

*note after nipping off to Google I believe the turtle I mentioned above is a Snake Necked Turtle.

 

[RESGuy]

Wow you can't really make a rough estimation. You need to have some specifications if you want a price. And you shouldn't be worrying much about the turtle itself but rather its setup. My RES cost me $8 and the setup was $300 total.

 

[kpintheshed]

wat size would ur tank have to be? because im going get a big one soon

 

[Invader Xan]

Dude, you're in England? Consider getting in touch with a place in Derbyshire called Wharf Aquatics. One of the best reptile centres I've been to, with a number of turtles, including a snapping turtle! Very cool. Even have a small cayman crocodile there... I forget the prices though, I'm afraid.

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

Hmm, if i were you i'd opt for adopting a turtle instead of buying one- hundreds of turtles go up for adoption every year, there are even places which specialise in rehoming unwanted reptiles like turtles; not only would you be giving one a good home (which i trust you'll do- make certain you get the right size set up/habitat for the turtle in question, do lots of research etc), but it'll be cheaper than buying a brand new one too .

 

[Invader Xan]

Turtle adoption... That's genius.
Do they do tortoises too?

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

Turtle adoption... That's genius.
Do they do tortoises too?

Yep - this site below has many links to places which resuce unwanted or abused reptiles and other exotic pets including tortoises as well and looks for new people to rehome them to;

http/www.animalrescuers.co.uk/html/reptilesetc.html

There are plenty of place like these all over the place looking for people to adopt their saved reptiles .

 

[Invader Xan]

Wow... Thanks for that!

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

Wow... Thanks for that!

Glad to help .

 

[paul112]

Aquatic turtles need 10G for every inch, so one 12" turtle would need a 120G, or two 12" turtles would need 240G and so on. Always bear in mind the adult size, they usually grow quick. Along with a big enough tank, you will need a heater, filter rated for a tank 3x the size (because turtles produce far more waste) and also a basking lamp and UVB reptile bulb. It is not a cheap thing.
Paul

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

Aquatic turtles need 10G for every inch, so one 12" turtle would need a 120G, or two 12" turtles would need 240G and so on. Always bear in mind the adult size, they usually grow quick. Along with a big enough tank, you will need a heater, filter rated for a tank 3x the size (because turtles produce far more waste) and also a basking lamp and UVB reptile bulb. It is not a cheap thing.
Paul

I agree . Its why so there are so many unwanted turtles turning up at pet sanctuaries, a lot of people buy them when they are cute and small and easy to accomodate, only to quickly realise they need expensive and large accomodation/habitats and foods etc, and they aren't the cuddliest of animals to have as pets as they grow either despite being very cute looking when small.
However if someone is willing to devote the time, care and money to looking after them, i think its better to adopt a turtle rather than buy a brand new one as there are hundreds of new turtles every year ending up at animal sanctuaries desperately needing new homes.

 

[kpintheshed]

thanks thats very use full. i might just adopt one then

 

[colbat0]

i would buy one much! better