So you don’t know how old is your turtle and have no idea how you can accurately age it? If yes, you’re not alone. Many other turtle owners have no idea how old their pet turtles are and are looking for help on how to age them. Luckily, this guide will help you out. How…
If you suspect your pet turtle has shell pyramiding but are not sure about it, you’ve come to the right place. Turtle shell pyramiding is a shell condition that makes your turtle shell scutes look pointy—hence the term pyramiding. Turtle pyramiding is a shell deformity that is usually attributed to not taking good care of…
Have you caught your pet turtle randomly opening his mouth underwater? Has this triggered a lot of questions in your mind as to whether something could be wrong with your pet? If yes, this guide is for you. Turtle opening his mouth underwater is perfectly normal behavior and usually means he is taking in more…
When you’re new to the turtle world, putting your turtle in a large enclosure full of water may make you worry about whether your pet may end up drowning and die if you’re not around to save him. But can turtles drown in water? Your pet turtle can easily drown in water if they get…
A balanced diet that contains all the essential vitamins is vital for the good health of your pet turtle. Vitamin A is one crucial vitamin for your turtle’s health. Its deficiency can lead to a handful of health issues including respiratory infections, digestive issues, mouth rot, aural abscess, and more. Luckily, you can keep your…
Metabolic bone disease (MBD) is one of the most common reptile diseases that affect pet turtles. This disorder can make life a living hell for your pet—it messes with your turtle’s mobility, causes severe pain, makes eating difficult, and can even cause death! MBD is brought about by your turtle bones lacking calcium due to…
If your pet turtle just started swimming frantically and this has never happened before, you may get worried as to what could have triggered it to do so and what you should do. Luckily for you, we have researched various forums and experts’ websites and found some helpful info on this strange turtle be various….
If you’re dealing with drain flies in the aquarium and don’t know how to get rid of them, you’ve come to the right place. Drain flies can be a nuisance in your turtle tank and no matter how hard you try to get rid of them, they may keep coming back. So, where do they…
Planning to introduce ghost shrimp in the turtle tank but not sure if it’s a good idea? Are you wondering whether the shrimp can help clean your turtle tank or if they’ll get eaten by your pet turtles? If yes, this guide will answer all your questions. It is okay to introduce ghost shrimp in…
If you have just discovered mold in your turtle tank, you could be having many questions running through your mind. You may be asking yourself where the mold in the tank came from and how you can get rid of it. This guide will provide you with all the information you seek. Why is there…