Only aquatic turtle that I have kept were red eared sliders (5 adults). RES's are amazing as far as behavior go's. Very funny animals that think they are gonna be feed all the time. But they are ery messy. A good filter is a must.


I wouldnt say "handling" is the key to get it use to you as no tortoise/turle likes to feel helpless. I would say interacting is the way to go, like feeding from hand.