If you’re tied between a box turtle or a red-eared slider for a pet, this guide will help you out. Choosing a turtle species for a pet is always a daunting task as you have to consider a handful of factors including housing, lifespan, diet, and overall care and maintenance costs, etc. So, how do…
If you’re planning your red-eared slider tank setup and want it to look good and have a naturalistic feel, then live plants would be one of the items to consider. However, not all plants are safe for your slider turtle tank. So, which live plants should you put in your red-eared slider tank? Plants for…
If you just go yourself a baby red-eared slider but you’re clueless about how to take care of it, you’ve come to the right place. This article will give you helpful advice and tips for taking care of your baby slider. To care for a baby red-eared slider turtle, you’ll need to provide it with…
Cumberland and red-eared sliders are close relatives. They belong to the same species of pond slider turtles. If you’re trying to choose between a Cumberland and a red-eared slider, this guide will help make a more informed decision. Cumberland slider vs red-eared slider key difference lies in their physical appearance. The Cumberland slider has a…
The sudden death of your beloved red-eared slider is probably the worst thing that can happen to any turtle owner. You’ll feel bad about losing your pet. But at the same time, you’ll be asking yourself, “Why did my red-eared slider die?” Why did I do wrong? Red-eared slider died suddenly: this is usually caused…
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…
Turtles can live together, but it depends on the species and the individual personalities of the turtles. Some species of turtles are more prone to fighting. while some other species are quite peaceful. It depends on many factors also. So, how to stop turtles from fighting? The most important factor is to provide enough space…
Mud turtles are one of the best beginner-level turtles. They’re a widely popular choice of per turtle for their reliably small size of around 3-4 inches. Caring for this turtle becomes easy if you put it in an enclosure that mirrors its natural habitat. An ideal mud turtle tank setup should be made up of…
If you’re planning on getting a painted turtle, then you must first learn how to can come up with a perfect habitat where your new friend can live a healthy and happy life. The best painted turtle habitat should provide your turtle with the appropriate size of tank size, a strong filter, a basking area,…
You can set up a habitat for your box turtle pet indoors or outdoors. If this is your first time setting up a habitat for this turtle, then you need to be careful to avoid making mistakes that end up costing your turtle’s health and life. The perfect box turtle habitat comprises a spacious enclosure,…