Quote Originally Posted by Karen
I'd be the contrarian and say get him a turtle, as long as there's someone to help supervise his care for it - that way he'll learn that they are nothing to be afraid of!

If, however, no one would be willing to help him, maybe a guinea pig.
of course i'm going to help him take care of whatever he gets. my mom says no turtles. she's TERRIFIED of them. i was talking with him and i think he's going to get a hamster or guinea pig.