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…
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 you have noticed your turtle’s shell turning white and have no idea why this is happening, you’re in the right place. Turtle’s shell featuring white spots isn’t something new among turtle owners. But what causes it and does it mean your turtle is sick? Why is my turtle’s shell turning white? Your turtle’s shell…
Is your turtle sneezing and making you feel worried about whether it could be sick? Are you looking for more information on why a turtle sneezes? If yes, this guide will provide you with all the information you seek. Why is my turtle sneezing? Your turtle sneezing could be a sign of an upper respiratory…
The mysterious shell of turtles can hide a lot of truth. It could also hide their pregnancy. Pregnancy is hard to detect as turtles conceal their eggs under their shell. So how can you tell if a pet turtle is pregnant? If you know your turtle inside and out, you’ll notice changes in her behavior…
Most turtles are aquatic or semi-aquatic animals. This fact leads many pet owners to assume these pets cannot drown. However, turtles have lungs and can drown if they lack oxygen supply. Can you drown a turtle? Yes, turtles can drown if they are unable to surface in time and breathe. Unlike fish who can breathe…
Did you know that turtles have almost similar reproductive organs to humans? Not only do they have ovaries but also uterine tubes, vagina, and uterus. Because of this, you may wonder if they have periods. Do turtles have periods? No. Turtles don’t have periods because they don’t undergo a menstruation cycle. Instead, female turtles usually…