If your female turtle has laid eggs on its own, without mating with a male, then you already know that the egg is infertile. As such, it cannot turn into a baby turtle. So, what should you do with the eggs? This is what we will discuss in the article below. What to do with…
If you have a female turtle pet and she lays her eggs in water, you could be asking yourself many questions like whether the eggs are safe, what you should do, and so on. In this article, we will address the issue of turtles laying eggs in water. If your turtle laid eggs in water…
Are you faced with a situation where a box turtle has made a home for itself in your yard and even laid eggs? Are you wondering what you can do to save the eggs so they survive and hatch into little babies? If yes, this article will help you out. Box turtles laying eggs in…
If you own a female box turtle, then you know that she will lay eggs at some point. But how do you take care of her eggs to increase their survival chances? This guide will answer all your questions regarding box turtle eggs care. Box turtle eggs care guide: To take care of your box…
Among the different diseases that can affect your pet turtle, some target its urinary tract. These are usually known as urinary tract infections (UTIs) and are caused by issues like poor water quality and overall poor hygiene in your turtle’s habitat. They can cause pain and discomfort in your shelled friend, and may even lead…
Constipation is one of the digestive system related problems your pet turtles may experience at some point. This issue is usually characterized by your pet not having bowel movements for days or even a week. How to you prevent and treat constipation in pets? Constipation in pet turtles can be treated by putting your turtle…
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?…