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Are you looking for the perfect pet for your fast paced life? Are you a fellow turtle owner looking to follow the story of another? Are you a noobie turtle owner looking to find your way?  If your answer is yes to any of these then you have come to the right page. This blog will cover some essentials like HOW to care for an Eastern Painted Turtle, but focus on the STORY of a turtle owner.

It was November 4th 2012 when we first got our hearts set on the idea of our new pet. I didn't write this date down or anything, I just happen to remember watching the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Giants that day and was able to find the date from espn.com

Oddly enough my inspiration for buying my turtle was a night at a Chinese buffet with my wife.  I had been contemplating what the perfect pet would be for a young couple like us and our fast moving life.  For a moment it seemed as if all fish in the tank started to untidily form a synchronized swimming circle around the turtle. *ahhhhh-ahhh* Cue dramatic music............

Before I decided to make a purchase I made sure to do plenty of research.  This is essential for most things in life and pet care is no exception.  I'm only going to cover Eastern Painted turtles in this blog, but if you are interested in another breed then please do specific research according to the type.

Cowabunga! Can't remember if it was before or after I got my turtle, but pretty early on I knew he was going to be named after a Ninja Turtle.  This was a childhood favorite of mine, and the only thing left to be determined was which turtle he resembled most.