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…
When you head to the store to buy some food for your pet turtle, you might be tempted to buy fish food instead of turtle food, since it’s often cheaper. After all, choosing fish food could help you save a lot of money on pet food. But can turtles eat fish food?…
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…
If you have just become a lucky owner of a pet turtle, you probably have many questions. One of them is: what do turtles eat? And can you give your turtle certain foods, like lettuce, for example? Keep reading this article in order to get clear answers to your questions. Can…
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…
Vegetables belong in a pet turtle’s diet. While looking for vegetables to feed your pet turtle, you may find some leftover spinach in your refrigerator. So, can turtles eat spinach? While turtles can eat spinach, pet owners are urged to avoid offering that vegetable as much as possible. The high amount of…
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…
One of the best ways to interact and bond with a turtle can be to give it a flavorful treat. In fact, I try to feed my pets treats that are healthy and tasty so they can get the best of both worlds. But can turtles eat tomatoes? Yes, they can eat…
“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,…