Turtle Pyramiding: What Causes It? Does It Hurt? Prevention Tips

Turtle Pyramiding: What Causes It? Does It Hurt? Prevention Tips

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…

Turtle Opening Mouth Underwater: Is It Normal? Should I Be Worried?

Turtle Opening Mouth Underwater: Is It Normal? Should I Be Worried?

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…

Vitamins For Turtles: How To Ensure Vitamin A and others?

Vitamins For Turtles: How To Ensure Vitamin A and others?

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…

Turtle Metabolic Bone Disease – Causes, Symptoms, Fix/Reverse

Turtle Metabolic Bone Disease – Causes, Symptoms, Fix/Reverse

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…

Why Does My Turtle Swim Frantically And Is So Restless?

Why Does My Turtle Swim Frantically And Is So Restless?

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….

Ghost Shrimp In Turtle Tank: Can You Put Them With Your Turtles?

Ghost Shrimp In Turtle Tank: Can You Put Them With Your Turtles?

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…