Oklahoma – where the winds come sweeping down the plain. The image of Oklahoma is of those fields of waving wheat (that sure smell sweet!), but perhaps surprisingly, the state is home to nineteen species and subspecies of turtle. The reason for this is probably due to its diverse geography. As…
Ohio is one of the smaller states. It has an average climate in US terms, with warm summers, cold winters, and moderate rainfall. You might not think of this state, perched as it is in the northeastern corner of the American Midwest, would be a great place to find turtles. You…
South Carolina is home to fourteen native species of freshwater turtle. Four out of the seven sea turtle species are endemic to South Carolina. With its mild climate and wilderness areas, it offers some perfect turtle habitats. Turtles And The Law In South Carolina As always, we suggest that you check…
Maryland, with its gently rolling hills, wild marshlands, sandy dunes, beautiful shoreline, and woodlands, offers some wonderful habitats for turtles. The state boasts eighteen native and three naturalized species. Maryland is one of the twenty-eight states which has a State Reptile – in this case, the diamondback terrapin. The diamondback terrapin…
“Down where the South begins” – that’s the Commonwealth of Virginia. As you might imagine the warm and lush state of Virginia has a full share of native turtles. Virginia offers so many perfect turtle habitats, from rivers, to ponds, to marshes, to grasslands, to streams, to warm seas. In fact,…
Most people buy a cat or a dog when they buy a pet. However, there are more exotic options out there. One excellent example would be turtles, some of the most recognizable animals on the planet because of their characteristic shells. Interested individuals will be spoiled for choice because there are…
Have you thought about creating an outdoor turtle pond? If you live in one of the warmer parts of the country, you’re a turtle enthusiast and have a large yard, the chances are that you have. But how do you go about it? Follow our guide, and soon you will have…
Soft shell turtles are found throughout the world. They have evolved with a shell that is soft and rubbery, instead of hard. They have other fascinating characteristics that make them excellent pets, and they are among the most interesting turtles to study. Soft Shelled Turtles – The Basics Soft-shelled turtles are…
Michigan is home to ten species of turtle. They are found in wetlands, of course, in rivers, lakes, ponds, swamps, marshes, and even in cities. The species of turtle that call Michigan home are: Blanding’s Turtle Emydoidea blandingii Common Map Turtle Graptemys geographica Common Musk Turtle (Stinkpot) Sternotherus odoratus Common Snapping…