Turtles are delicate to feed and handle. A slight mess in the type of plants you feed them can lead to the death of your pet. Some toxic and poisonous plants are harmful to turtles, while others are essential for nutritional and medicinal value. So, which are the safe plants for turtles? There are wide…
Thinking of getting a pet turtle? If yes, one of the things you need to know is how much you’re going to spend on your preferred species. We researched and compared the cost of a pet turtle from different stores and put together some helpful info in this guide about pet turtle cost. So, how…
It’s assumed that most animals with shells can retract and hide if threatened or in case of danger. However, some animals can’t but have other means of protecting themselves. But can sea turtles do it? Can sea turtles hide in their shells? No, sea turtles cannot retract their heads and bodies into their shells. Their…
If you recently acquired a pet turtle, you’ll need to know what species it is so you can give it the best possible care. However, with 350+ turtle species available, identifying a turtle won’t be easy for you. Luckily, this guide will show you how to easily tell what type of turtle you have. How…
Excretion is good for the health and well-being of all animals and your pet turtle isn’t an exception. But have you ever got curious as to how your turtle pees and poops? Or what the poop looks like? If yes, we’ve prepared this guide for you. So, how do turtles pee and poop? Turtles pee…
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…
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…