It’s not unusual for swimmers to encounter snapping turtles while swimming in the freshwater areas of the East Coast of North America. The large skull, tail, shell, and pokey beak make this turtle look aggressive. But they might not be aggressive just because they look aggressive. But you must need to know, “are snapping turtles…
The Japanese pond turtle, also known as the Japanese mud turtle or the Mauremys japonica. This is a small, semi-aquatic turtle native to Japan and Korea. They are generally docile and can be kept as pets. But do you have any idea about Japanese pond turtle care? Most importantly, you need to ensure a clean…
White lipped mud turtles are thought to be quite infrequent, only found in South American countries like Mexico and Colombia. And taking care of this turtle may not be difficult but some information needs to be well-known. So, how to master in white lipped mud turtle care? If you wish to possess these mud turtles,…
Yellow mud turtle is one type of semi-aquatic olive color small animal. Due to their food habits and behavioral characteristics, they are excellent pets for beginners. Even you can also keep it as a pet with minimum effort. So how to maintain a yellow mud turtle care. In this case, you must maintain water hygiene,…
The world of turtles is a wide dynasty of various types and breeds. These turtles are found in the depths of nature, and some of them are perfect as pets. Differed by diet, habitat, etc., these creatures contribute to the beauty and art of the world. Accordingly, originating from the deepest parts of India and…
Turtles are delicate to feed and handle. A slight mess in the type of plants you feed them can lead to the death of your pet. Some toxic and poisonous plants are harmful to turtles, while others are essential for nutritional and medicinal value. So, which are the safe plants for turtles? There are wide…
Thinking of getting a pet turtle? If yes, one of the things you need to know is how much you’re going to spend on your preferred species. We researched and compared the cost of a pet turtle from different stores and put together some helpful info in this guide about pet turtle cost. So, how…
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…
If you recently acquired a pet turtle, you’ll need to know what species it is so you can give it the best possible care. However, with 350+ turtle species available, identifying a turtle won’t be easy for you. Luckily, this guide will show you how to easily tell what type of turtle you have. How…
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…