50 Photos Of Turtles Being Their Adorable Selves

“Life fast and die young” – opposite.

Damjan

• Published in Animals
• January 23, 2022

Pets bring on a lot of fun but also responsibility. If you're thinking about getting a pet, but "ordinary" pets like dogs and cats are not up your alley, some people recommend getting a turtle.

Of course, a lot depends on the individual, but some people consider these critters ideal pets because they live longer and require less energy than dogs, for example. You’ve probably heard these animals being referred to as both turtles and tortoises.

Most people think that the names are interchangeable, but they are not. The main difference is that turtles mainly live in water and only appear on land occasionally, while tortoises live only on land.

They also differ in their appearance: while turtles are flat and light, tortoises are thicker and heavier. It is known that turtles live from 20 to 40 years while tortoises live longer: from 60 to 80 years.

It may appear like turtles are an unusual choice for a pet, but here are a few instances when people on the internet opted to share photographs of their cute pet turtles or videos that depict how amazing they truly are. We have selected some of the cutest ones - take a look:

1. "Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin’s 16-Year-Old Son Robert Shared An Adorable Selfie With A Tortoise Named Igloo"

2. "They Are Often Seen Following Each Other Around, Sharing Meals And Resting Together. We Hope This Unusual Friendship Continues To Flourish"

3. "The Face Of A 100 Year Old Turtle"

4. "I Crocheted Our Tortoise A Tank Sweater. She Is Now Frank The Tank"

5. "My Grandfather Built A Floating Dock For Turtles In The Lake By Their House, And The Turtles Love It"

6. "Volunteers Form A Human Wall To Guide Baby Turtles To The Sea"

7. "Baby Turtle Thinks It's Skydiving"

8. "Baby Snapping Turtles Look Just Like Little Dinosaurs"

9. "Jennifer Slopez Is Forever Determined To Go Downstairs. Had To Put These Gates For Safety. She Does Not Respond To Verbal Commands Like: Turtle! No"

10. "This Fellow Came To Me On The Beach Today"

11. "Tortoises Are Good Cuddle Partners Aswell"

12. "This Turtle Who Loves Getting His Little Tummy Brushed"

13. "Baby Tortoises Are God-Like On The Cuteness Scale!!!"

14." What Do These Two Do On Another Cold Day? Snuggle Under The Heat Lamp Of Course"

15. "I Found My Tortoise Like This. Putting The Clues Together, It Seems He Pooped, Got It Stuck On His Foot, Ran In Circles Trying To Get It Off, And Flipped Over"

16. "In Creed 2 With My Original Buddies From The First Rocky ... Cuff And Link , Now About 46 Years Old"

17. "Hiding"

18. "Welcome To The World Baby Razorback"

19. "Fernandina Tortoise, Are Extinct Since 1906, Discovered In An Expedition. She Was Hiding In The Brush Of A Volcano, And Identified By The Look Of Her Shell And Face"

20. "Happiness Is A Turtle Eating A Slice Of Orange"

21; "That Wasn't Expected"

22. Taking a walk

23. "Neighbor's Tortoise Escaped And Walked Almost A Street Away. At Around 250 Pounds, This Was Their Solution To Get Her Home"

24. "Well This Is A First. Couldn’t Find Our Little Man Anywhere, Then We Saw Ralph Basking With Our Two Tortoises"

25. "Harvey's 13th Birthday"

26. "We Were Able To Release 170 Hatchlings Today In One Of Our Locations"

27. "Dad: If We Get A Tortoise I'm Not Looking After It. Also Dad: Get Comfy, Hector, And Let Me Show You Pictures Of Your Brethren"

28. "Franklin Met A New Friend Today"

29. "Not Sure If You Think Turtles Are Cute But Squirtle Wanted To Say Hi"

30. "Ever Seen A Bucket Of Baby Sea Turtles? Got To Release Them Last Night Into The Ocean"

31. "He Do Be Gamin Doe"

32. "Extremely Rare Albino Turtle Was Found In India And It Looks Like A Slice Of Melted Cheese"

33. "My Tortoise Going On His Daily Prowl"

34. "Olive The Turtle"

35. "Turtle On Top A Dog's Head"

36. "I'm Training My 30+ Yrs Old Turtle To Be My Flower Girl At The Wedding. This Will Not End Well"

37. "My Tortoise Likes To Spread His Legs While Eating"

38. "Someone Has To Protecc Turtles"

39. "The Happiest Turtle Ever"

40. "My Dad Keeps Turtles. I Started The Training. Soon I'll Have My Own Personal Bodyguards"

41. "Watching My Girlfriend's Tortoise While She's On Vacation. She Told Me To Keep Him Out Of Trouble"

42. "A Baby Turtle Tucked Away In Its Shell"

43. "Bonnie And Clyde Are Two Very Different Turtles In The Morning"

44. "This Baby Turtle Floating Around On A Slice Of Bread"

45. "My Local Hardware Store Has A Pet Turtle That Wanders The Store Early In The Am"

46. "Gotta Warm Up That Bum, Honestly Could She Get Any Cuter??"

47. "Gorgeous Baby Turtle With Bright Orange Tummy And Shell"

48. "Took My Tortoise On A Bike Ride Today And Blew His Tiny Little Mind"

49. "My Tortoise Trying To Eat A Bolt"

50. So cute

Even though turtles seem to be less demanding than dogs or cats, they do require some care. They need the proper lighting and temperature and filtered water.

And they live very long - you should have that in mind before getting a turtle. You are committing to decades of care.

If the responsibility doesn’t scare you, go for it. You will have a friend for life.

Damjan