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…
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….
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…
Turtles are curious and sometimes complicated creatures. They also need their little lives to be well balanced all around to maintain their turtle health. From what they can eat to where they should live, everything is important. We love them anyway and do everything we can to make sure they are…
Whenever the conversation of slow animals comes up, I bet a turtle pops up in your head. You might have heard the story of the race between a turtle and a hare, where surprisingly, the turtle won. Turtles live in the wild. They also make great pets. But have you ever…
Are you a lucky owner of a pet turtle? Then, you probably have a lot of questions about feeding and taking care of this unique and fascinating animal. You may wonder: what do turtles eat? What are safe foods for them? Can you give your turtle broccoli? Keep reading this article…
Turtles are fascinating creatures. They do exhibit some puzzling behavior sometimes, though. For instance, why is your turtle opening its mouth? There is not a single answer to why a turtle opening mouth is happening. Instead, this perplexing action has several reasons that could explain it. Is the Turtle Hungry? Turtles eat…
While turtles are highly sought after as pets, they can be costly to maintain. Luckily, some great cheap turtle tanks out there still allow you to keep your pet healthy and happy. If you’re looking for a good starter tank for your new turtle friend or want to expand your existing habitat, here…