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turtle1 Forum newbie - be nice! Posts: 2 Location: 2228 Registered: March 2008	Do ALL pet turtles smell?? Posted 287 days ago Hi, My 7 year old son wants his own pet turtle and would like to keep it in his room. I read somewhere that the snake neck turtles have a strong odour. Can anyone tell me if this applies to all turtles or does anyone have a recommondation. Please help as his birthday is only 4 weeks away and I don't want to buy the wrong thing. _________ Blake	0 0 Alert moderator

ambah Forum newbie - be nice! Posts: 1 Location: Registered: March 2008	RE: Do ALL pet turtles smell?? Posted 285 days ago Long-neck turtles only release the strong smell when they feel threatened or are scared, with attention and handling the turtle won't release this strong odour. If you buy a turtle who has already had alot of handling you shouldnt have this problem at all! Another turtle is the Murry-River short neck, these do not have the smell, but are a little bit harder to take care of. But if you're after a hardier turtle, i'd go for the long-neck.. he'll be eating out of your hands in no time!	0 0 Alert moderator

turtle1 Forum newbie - be nice! Posts: 2 Location: 2228 Registered: March 2008	RE: Do ALL pet turtles smell?? Posted 283 days ago Thanks for the advise. Now I just have to get my son to make up his mind. _________ Blake	0 0 Alert moderator