Despite having a tough protective shell on its back, your pet turtle isn’t immune to injuries. The shell itself can get fractured or damaged and sustain heavy injuries. Your turtle may also suffer cuts and bruises on the skin, beak injuries, broken limbs, etc. However, learning how to prevent these injuries from occurring can help…
If you’re setting up a new turtle tank or upgrading your current one, you may be planning to add live plants to it. But before that, you may want to know how beneficial these plants are and whether they add any value to your turtle’s enclosure. The benefits of adding live plants to your turtle’s…
The right substrate can help improve your turtle tank’s overall aesthetics while making it look more naturalistic and interesting for your pet compared to a bare bottom. However, there are different types of substrates for you to choose from. How to choose the right substrate for your turtle’s tank? The most popular turtle tank substrates…
Whether you’re making a trip to the vet, moving to a new place, or simply going for a long trip across the country, you may be wondering about the best way to carry your turtle with you. You want to ensure you transport your little buddy most safely. How to transport your pet turtle safely?…
Have you lately noticed aggressive behavior in your turtle towards you or other turtles? Are you wondering why your turtle is starting to behave like this and what you can do to prevent this behavior in your turtle? If yes, this guide will help you out. Belo, we have discussed helpful info on how to…
Properly setting up your turtle’s habitat is key to ensuring your little guy stays happy and healthy. And a perfect setup for your turtle should feature UVB lighting. But is the lighting necessary for your pet turtle? How does UVB light help your pet turtle? Pet turtles require UVB lighting to help them produce vitamin…
If you acquired a turtle recently, then you’ll need to know how to feed it a healthy and balanced diet. This is part of taking good care of your turtle and keeping it happy and healthy. But what exactly should you feed your turtle? What to food your pet turtle mostly depends on your turtle…
If you’re new to turtles and planning to get one soon, then you should be able to provide it with a suitable habitat that mimics its natural habitat in the wild. There are certain things to keep in mind when setting up your turtle tank to make it a healthy and comfortable living space for…
Your pet turtle is at risk of obesity and other weight-related issues if it consumes more calories than it spends. Even worse, obesity can be the beginning of other health issues in your turtle, such as organ damage, joint problems, etc., if not taken care of on time. This article will take you through everything…
Your pet turtle isn’t immune to diseases and can get sick at any time. Mostly, your turn falls ill due to poor animal husbandry. Though sometimes it may still get sick even with proper care. As a turtle owner, you should be able to identify the most common heath issues in pet turtles and treat…
