Have you ever seen a Reeve turtle? If you haven’t, you’re in for absolute pleasure. These age-old animals are some of the most charming and unique creatures in the animal kingdom. The unique morphology of this species is matched only by its intelligence. A Reeves turtle is an excellent choice if you’re considering adding a…
The African helmeted turtle is a semi-aquatic unique breed of turtle that is majorly found in Africa, just as the name posits. You’d find this animal in some African countries like Ghana, Yemen, Sudan, Madagascar and Cape Town. This beautiful turtle is found in deep water bodies of both fresh and stagnant water (like lakes,…
Small turtles are adorable among pet owners. But more importantly, they’re highly affordable and easy to maintain. They take up small space, making them ideal for apartments or bedrooms. This is unlike some species that tend to grow into big sizes in adulthood and becomes more demanding to manage that their owners wish they could…
There are 5 softshell turtles in the US. These turtle species are so named due to their soft shells. They lack hard shells, with bony plating and scutes found in other turtles. Though they may differ in physical appearance, these softshells share many characteristics and be various. Most of them are found in freshwater bodies…
There are two species of snapping turtles namely the alligator snapping turtle and the common snapping turtle. While the former is labeled as a vulnerable species, the latter is of the least concern and is widely distributed across all 50 states. Alligator snapping turtles are also bigger compared to common snapping turtles. However, both animals…
There are 6 sea turtles present in US waters. These include green sea turtles, leatherback sea turtles, loggerhead sea turtles, Olive Ridley sea turtles, Kemp Ridley sea turtles, and Hawksbill sea turtles. Leatherback turtle sets themselves from the other species with their leathery shell while their relatives have hard shells similar to most of the…
The US is home to 4 types of pond sliders namely red-eared sliders, Cumberland sliders, yellow-bellied sliders, and big bend sliders. While the first three are widely disturbed and readily available, the big bend slider is listed as vulnerable and its population has been on the decline to various factors. Pond sliders are generally medium-sized…
There are 4 painted turtles in the US namely eastern, western, midland, and southern painted turtles. All of them are native to North America and are named relative to their geographical location. The main difference between these turtles that sets them apart is their physical differences. Other than that, they share similar feeding, habitat, and…
There are 5 subspecies of musk turtles in the US ranging from the common musk turtles to loggerhead musk turtles, flatted musk turtles, and stripe neck musk turtles. These moderately small turtles are endemic to North America and are popular for keeping as a pet. They’re called “Musk” turtles because they tend to remove a…
Mud turtles are so-called due to their tendency to live in sandy, wet, or muddy areas. There are 4 types of mud turtles found in the US; they’re native to the North American regions. The turtles are generally small and make a good choice for pets for keeping both indoors and outdoors. Moreover, mud turtles…