The Turtle Budget

For a water turtle:

One Year Cost (Approximate)

Food and Supplies

Pellets (2lb cans X 6) @ $20.00	$120.00
Feeder fish ($3.00 per week)	156.00

Veterinary Care

Annual exam

48.00

Subtotal	$324.00
GST	$22.68

One Time Costs:

Subtotal	$655.00
GST	$45.85

The above does not include emergency medical care should your turtle become ill. This also does not include the cost of your time spent caring for your turtle.

Is it worth it? YOU BET IT IS!