I will be moving back in with my parents soon, and I have decided to get a personal pet.
However, I cannot decide between a ferret, a ball python, or a turtle.Can someone please help enlighten me on the pros and cons of these animals?? To be honest I don’t want something high maintenance being full time school and employed, but I definitely want something that likes attention.
Thanks in advance!
Turtles are awesome but they require a significant investment to set up and if cared for properly, they will live for a long long time. They are incredible animals but if you’re unsure about how much time/money/energy you can commit I’d say no turtle for you.
Its not only the requirements but the fact that these guys can’t paw at you from inside a terrarium/tortoise table to tell you you’re doing it wrong. They let you know in much more subtle ways and you have to be paying attention.
Its not that you can neglect any animal.. but these guys in particular you have to keep a close eye on to make sure you’re not missing something.
That said, Zoya pants is my little angel. She is a support tortoise and gives me reason to wake up every morning when the pain and general lifestyle of being chronically ill seems to be fighting to keep me from doing so I totally get your thought process and so appreciate that you’re reaching out before you make the decision. you rock! I know whichever decision you make you’ll do so with a good head on your shoulders and you will both be winners in the end <3