Well, after a day at the Philadelphia Zoo, we purchased from a little salesman on the street, two baby (and I mean baby) turtles. My daughters were so excited. Little did I realize from not much forethought, how much it would entail to get these little guys set up with an adequate living environment. After my 4th trip to PetSmart, I think I have it....They are very sweet and although they don't run and fetch, or snuggle up with you and a good book, they are cute to look at. For the next 60 years, as my friend pointed out. Turtles live a LONG time...Again, some forethought might have been nice...