 Turtles and tortoises are an increasingly popular pet, but keeping them can be challenging due to particular requirements, such as temperature control and a varied diet, as well as the long lifespans of turtles, who can potentially outlive their owners.Good hygiene and significant maintenance is necessary when keeping reptiles, due to the risks of "Salmonella" and other pathogens.A herpetarium is a zoological exhibition space for reptiles or amphibians.