Unless you know a fair bit about tortoises, you might not realize just how many different species there are. They might all look pretty similar. But they have some important differences. If you want a tortoise but don’t have much space, then there are some small tortoise species that you can bring into your home. …
As an owner of a red-eared slider, you don’t want to worry about whether your aquatic turtle has enough water in its tank, you’d rather be sure that its environment is a happy, healthy one. Red-eared sliders are known for being strong swimmers and thus need a tank that is at least 55 gallons in …
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Turtles can be funny little creatures, but that is what makes them so unique and loveable. Turtles have strange, small mouths that sort of replicate the look of a bird’s beak. This can lead people to wonder, do turtles have beaks? The short answer is yes! Turtles and tortoises do actually have beaks. Turtles come …
You’ve decided to purchase a turtle and want to give it the best home possible. Unlike fish, turtles need extra care as they are higher maintenance and need a tank that they can grow into. As well as a large tank, you also need to invest in a quality filter to ensure that the water …
Just like the majority of wild animals, turtles can be likely to bite if they’re feeling threatened. This is a more likely response if you come across a turtle when you’re actually out in the wild, but don’t go leaving your fingers unattended around turtles in captivity either as they can still start snapping! It …
There are a variety of different species of turtle that have different behaviors when it comes to sleep. Reptiles are sensitive creatures to changing environmental conditions such as the humidity falling, the air pressure dropping, and the water and air temperature decreasing. However, people that don’t know or are new to owning a turtle might …
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The American Snapping Turtle – known scientifically as Chelydridae – is found in North America; the species originally hails from Canada, however, today the reptiles can be found in various locations in the United States: mostly in the southern waters of Florida stretching to Mexico and all the way to Canada. These turtles are characterized …
It’s well-known that turtles are expensive pets. Allowing them to thrive in captivity means ensuring they have all the right equipment and conditions, as well as a balanced diet. However, this doesn’t mean that you can’t keep turtles on a budget. The most expensive part of any pet is getting them set up. With turtles, …
Painted turtles are named so because of their unique and ornate shell markings, but they also have other names. Their scientific name would be the Chrysemys Picta, but they can also be known as the Eastern Painted Turtle, the Southern Painted Turtle, the Mainland Painted Turtle, or even the Western Painted Turtle. Regardless of their …
