Small Pet Turtles That Stay Small. Painted turtles are another popular species of small pet water turtles. Nothing could be further from the truth.
We’ll present 4 of the smallest turtles that will stay small throughout their lives. Healthy turtles will always grow to full size as long as they’re provided with proper care. Contrary to the claims of ignorant or unscrupulous dealers who assert that turtles will remain small if kept in tiny enclosures, healthy turtles grow quickly when provided with proper care.nevertheless, a few turtle species remain relatively small and are pretty easy to accommodate.
Let’s face it… tiny pet turtles that stay small are irresistibly cute.
These aquatic turtles stay relatively small but may grow up to 8 inches in length. This type of turtle that stays small can live up to an average of forty years and can be pretty difficult to take care of. The problem with many pet owners that enjoy mini turtles is that they can often end up with the wrong species of turtle that gets much larger and requires more care. Frank indiviglio in turtles & tortoises november 15, 2013 12 comments 25263 views the world’s most popular pet turtle, the red eared slider, is a poor choice for those lacking space for a huge aquarium and filter.