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Millions of households in the United States own at least one reptile or amphibian. Reptiles include turtles, lizards, and snakes, and amphibians include frogs, salamanders, and caecilians.Reptile and amphibian owners should be aware that their pets may carry germs that make people sick.illions of households in the United States own at least one reptile or amphibian. Reptiles include turtles, lizards, and snakes, and amphibians include frogs, salamanders, and caecilians.
1 I dont know specifically how turtle metabolic needs compare to other reptiles.  Turtle species vary widely in activity & in theory metabolism. Softshells are reputedly higher metabolism turtles; alligator snappers & mata matas are more sedentary ambush predators. Most turtles fall between the extremes.