There are over 350 species of turtles inhabiting the planet. These shelled creatures play a great role in ensuring a healthy and balanced ecosystem. Unfortunately, their numbers are on the decline as most of them are under threat from humans as well as natural causes in their habitat. This article takes a closer look at…
Turtles have been roaming planet Earth for over 200 million years. And if you think they survived this long just to be another useless species on the planet, you’re mistaken. Turtles play a crucial role in ensuring a healthy and balanced ecosystem. The crucial role of turtles in our ecosystem includes helping control algae and…
Turtles are known for their longevity. But have you ever wondered how the animal reaches adulthood and lives for all those years? Well, the turtle lifecycle begins with an egg that hatches into a hatchling and then grows through various stages until it becomes an adult. Through each of its life stages, the turtle undergoes…
Have you ever wondered what your pet turtle’s anatomy is like? Or how its body functions and is adapted to its habitat? If yes, this guide is for you. Turtles are unique creatures known for their characteristic hard shell which compensates for their slow-paced nature to help protect them from their predators. In this article,…
A proper diet is key to a long, healthy life for your red-eared slider. However, if your slider stops feeding, you may start wondering the reason behind this unusual behavior. So, what could be the reason your slider not eating? Red-eared slider not eating could be due to a change of environment, unsuitable water temperature,…
It’s not uncommon for pet turtles to go missing, whether inside the house or in the backyard. However, finding your lost turtle isn’t always easy and you may not even know when to start. Luckily, this guide will help you out. How to find a turtle that is lost? To find your lost turtle, look…
If you’re interested in breeding red-eared sliders, then there are many things you first need to understand about their eggs to help you handle and take care of them in the best way possible for successful breeding. In this guide, we’ll take you through everything you need to know about red-eared slider eggs, from how…
When setting up a turtle tank for your red-eared slider, one of the key things to consider is setting the correct water temperature. This is essential for your pet’s health and well-being. Red-eared water temperature should stay between 75°F and 85°F. Keeping the temperatures too cold can cause your slider to become less responsive and…
When designing your red-eared slider turtle tank, you want it to be a healthy living environment for your pet but at the same time aesthetically pleasing. So, how do you decorate your turtle tank? This guide will help you out. The best red-eared turtle tank décor ideas include lining the bottom with substrate, adding larger…
The yellow-bellied slider and red-eared slider are close cousins belonging to the same family of pond slider turtles. They share many similarities and it can be hard to decide which one to choose for a pet turtle. However, we’ve come up with this guide to help you out. Yellow-bellied sliders vs red-eared sliders differ in…