We don't have any pet turtles, but there are alot of basking turtles in our ponds. Unlike many people, we love them!
In fact, just last week I dragged a felled tree into one of the ponds so that turtles can bask on them.
That was sweet eldragon! I would do something like that for them too. I've always loved Turtles.
Last year I had so many of the turtles coming up to eat bread and stuff from me, but this year they are back to being afraid. Mother Nature taught them well in that regard, as some people shoot them. However, turtles keep ponds clean and it's a good sign to have them.
Just make sure you wash your hands after you handle a turtle.