Turtles are known for their longevity. But have you ever wondered how the animal reaches adulthood and lives for all those years? Well, the turtle lifecycle begins with an egg that hatches into a hatchling and then grows through various stages until it becomes an adult. Through each of its life stages, the turtle undergoes…
Have you ever wondered what your pet turtle’s anatomy is like? Or how its body functions and is adapted to its habitat? If yes, this guide is for you. Turtles are unique creatures known for their characteristic hard shell which compensates for their slow-paced nature to help protect them from their predators. In this article,…
Red-eared sliders can grow pretty big—up to 10 or 12 inches in length. But how fast do they grow from hatchlings through various life stages to reach this adulthood size? How fast does a red-eared slider grow? Red-eared sliders grow pretty fast in their first few years (up to 3 inches) but as they reach…
Red-eared slider poop says a lot about your pet turtle. For instance, just looking at its color can tell you whether you’re feeding your pet more proteins or plant matter. The poop color and appearance can also tell you about the health status of your slider. This article answers all your questions regarding red-eared slider…
Turtles have to carry their beautiful shell on their backs at all times. A common thought that pops up in our heads is whether the turtles can feel their shell on their back or not. So, can turtle feel their shell? Does it have nerves? The interesting answer is yes. Turtles can feel the shells…
Turtles have a unique visual system compared to other animals. Their color vision has been an intriguing topic that has been researched for years. But are turtles colorblind? What colors can they see? To answer it shortly, they are not colorblind. Not only that they can see colors, but they also can see more shades…
It’s assumed that most animals with shells can retract and hide if threatened or in case of danger. However, some animals can’t but have other means of protecting themselves. But can sea turtles do it? Can sea turtles hide in their shells? No, sea turtles cannot retract their heads and bodies into their shells. Their…
Excretion is good for the health and well-being of all animals and your pet turtle isn’t an exception. But have you ever got curious as to how your turtle pees and poops? Or what the poop looks like? If yes, we’ve prepared this guide for you. So, how do turtles pee and poop? Turtles pee…