Turtles make terrific house pets. Even though they can be large and difficult to maintain, You can certainly have one. But for being an exotic pet, you should be well aware of their eating habits. Can turtles eat bread? They can undoubtedly consume the bread. However, it adds no nutritional benefit to their total diet,…
Red-eared sliders are semi-aquatic turtles belonging to the Emydidae family. Unlike 160 million years ago, when they had teeth, modern turtles only possess ridges on their lower and upper jaws. Other than eating, turtles use these ridges for fighting and biting in self-defense. So, can the red-eared slider turtle bite? Yes, they can. These turtles…
As a turtle owner, you want to keep your little friend happy and healthy at all times. You should be able to tell if your turtle has an underlying condition or is showing signs of sickness. This will help you take action on time to save your little friend. So, how to tell if your…
So your beloved turtle has passed and you feel bad for losing him or her? Sorry for your loss; death is an inevitable part of life cycles for us and our pets. But the good thing is that you can preserve the shell of your turtle friend as a way to remember them for more…
Have you lately noticed your pet turtle shell peeling? Has this made you worried as to what could be wrong with your turtle and wondered whether it could be a sign of an underlying issue with your pet? If yes, this guide will help you out. Are turtle shells supposed to peel? Yes, turtle shell…
So you have lately noticed your turtle digging holes? If you’re a new pet owner and don’t know much about turtle behavior, this might have caught you by surprise. And you may have wondered what causes them to do it. Why do turtles dig holes? Turtles dig holes to prepare to lay eggs or hibernate….
If you’re a turtle owner, you must learn how to give your pet a health checkup to ensure they’re always healthy and happy. You should be able to tell if your turtle is sick without even visiting your vet. But how exactly do you do this? How to tell if your turtle is sick? You…
You may notice that your pet turtle is not moving and start getting worried that something bad may have happened to it. Could it be sick? Or, in the worst-case scenario, could it be dead? Why is my turtle not moving? Your turtle not moving could be due to a variety of reasons, including loss…
So you have done your turtle’s tank water change, cleaned your filters, and did everything else right. But there’s a problem; your turtle tank looks cloudy. You start asking yourself what you did wrong and if there is a way to fix it. Why is my turtle tank cloudy? Your turtle tank is cloudy because…
The shell of a turtle should be naturally hard and smooth. Your turtle’s shell turning soft shell isn’t something you should take lightly. So, what could be the meaning behind the softened shell? Why is my turtle shell soft? Your turtle shell is soft because the turtle could be suffering from a metabolic bone disease…
