When you think about a pet tortoise, a picture of a Russian tortoise probably comes into your mind. These charming and easily cared for tortoises have been the pet tortoise of choice for many years. It’s quite likely that your granny or granddad had one as a pet when they were…
The Sulcata tortoise is also known as the African spurred tortoise. They are huge creatures, in fact, they are the largest land turtle on the planet. Sulcatas can grow to weigh as much as two hundred pounds and have a carapace length of thirty inches or more. The massive reptiles have…
It shouldn’t have to be a hassle to own a tortoise and provide for its unique needs. Though this reptile has a shell to offer it some form of defense, when you keep one as a pet it’s important to put them into an enclosure that will offer safety and a…
Red Eared Sliders are popular pets. They love to swim underwater, and need access to water to be healthy. In fact, they can die without access to water. Can Red Eared Slider Turtles Drown? Despite their need for water, these turtles breathe air. This means they can drown if they are…
Turtles are becoming one of the most popular animals to keep as a pet these days, with their numbers growing tremendously. It’s now estimated that the turtle pet population is north of 2 million, and for good reason. Turtles are quite easy to take care of since they don’t require long…
Do turtles shed their shells? What does it look like? Is it healthy and normal? The answer to these questions is yes. Turtles do shed. Not many people are aware of this, but when turtles start to shed, pieces of their shells will come off. These pieces are known as scutes….
Turtles love fish, which is one reason why feeder fish are popular. However, you should know what to look for when choosing turtle feeder fish. Some common fish, like goldfish, are not good for your turtle. Stick to low fat fish with few bones, like Killifish, Platies, and Guppies. It’s good…
You might think of a turtle as a happy creature that carries its home on its back. As an animal that has a hard shell, top, and bottom, into which it can withdraw its head, legs, and tail for safety and comfort. That picture is a true one. There are however…
Snapping turtles are a member of the Chelydridae turtle family. While there are seven extinct types of Chelydridae, there are two extant species of this reptile: Chelydra (common snapping turtle) – has three subspecies across three primary locations Macrochelys – which includes the larger freshwater alligator snapping turtle These turtles can…