Use filtered water or tap water poured back and forth at least 10 times from one container to another to remove the chlorine. Let the water stand for a day before putting it into the terrarium for your turtle, to bring the water to room temperature. Some turtles and tortoises sold as pets are in decline in the wild so a thorough knowledge of your turtle's status should guide your decision to have one. Terrariums must have water, and a dry land area of gravel and larger rocks. Check with your veterinarian or pet store to find out which plants are suitable for the terrarium.
Terrariums are usually glass like a fish tank, and enclosed on top.
The most important factor in keeping a turtle healthy is its diet. Red meats and lettuce alone are not a balanced diet. Fresh food must be cut into bite-sized pieces. Feed meat eaters worms, insect larvae, white fleshed fish, beef heart, or killed insects two or three times a week. Vegetarian turtles are fed twice daily, five or six times a week with vegetables, fruits, berries, cabbage and even an occasional insect larvae.