There should be plenty of room for the turtle to be mobile. It is not necessary for the enclosure to be an aquarium. The handy type person may find that building adequate housing is easy. With either case, proper bedding is essential. The turtle must be kept in a humid environment.
Humidity keeps the turtle s shell healthy and free of cracks.
Wood chips and peat moss mixed together can be used for bedding or a mixture of sand and soil. Using soil from outside can spread diseases. With any mixture, be sure it isn t too rough. Using too much sand could scratch the turtle s shell. All bedding should be able to retain moisture.