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Question
I would like to know how much it would cost me to get a terrapin and set up an efficient cage. what size should the cage be and how deep the water should be?

Answer
Hello Phil,

I don't know what specie that you're planning to buy, but on the site below, there is the usual price for the most common species.
http://www.costhelper.com/cost/pets/pet-turtle.html

As for the tank, you're gonna need the following items:
- A 40 size gallon tank (At least 40)
- A submersible water heater
- Water filter
- UVA/UVB lamp
- Heat lamp (For basking)
- Thermometers
- Basking area (At the heat lamp)
- Lamp fixture/reflector

the water level should be greater than your turtle's straight carapace length and the temperature should be about 78-80 degrees F for hatchlings and 75-78 degrees F for adults.


Best wishes
Sara