Pet turtles will eat nearly all insects they stumble upon, including worms, grasshoppers, beetles, and crickets. But can they eat spiders considering that most of these arachnids are poisonous or venomous? Can turtles eat spiders? Of course, yes. Turtles love feeding on insects. So, if you offer spiders to your turtles or they come across…
Sea turtles are often thought to be big and dangerous. But how true is that at the beach? A common question we’ve seen is: do sea turtles bite people? Some sea turtles relaxing on the beach are small, whereas the ones near the seafloor are larger — but none of them bite. It’s tempting to…
Turtles are omnivores who eat both plants and animals. So many owners keep feeder fish in their turtles’ tanks as non-veg treats. Goldfish is also a feeder fish and isn’t toxic to turtles; however, it’s not an ideal food for them. Can Turtles Eat Goldfish? Yes, an adult turtle can eat goldfish, but it’s not…
Many species of turtles show highly aggressive behavior when threatened or attacked. Apalone ferox or Florida softshell turtles aren’t any different. People love to keep this species as pets, but these turtles can sometimes be dangerous. So, do Florida softshell turtles bite? A Florida softshell turtle will show aggressiveness and can even give tough bites…
Interested in keeping Mississippi map turtles? If yes, you probably have so many questions storming your head right now, namely, do the turtles bite? Don’t worry because, in this article, you can find answers to all your questions about Mississippi map turtle biting. So, do Mississippi map turtles bite? Yes, Mississippi map turtles do bite…
We’ve raised box turtles from birth, guided them through their first steps, and watched them grow up into the best of friends. I must say that they’re one of the most docile turtle species, making them a great pet around kids. But do box turtles bite people? Although these turtles are generally considered harmless to…
Although mud turtles live in the wild, some of its distinct species are kept as pets, like Eastern Mud Turtles, Mississippi Mud Turtles, Yellow Mud Turtles, etc. While all these little turtles look adorable, they can be grouchy and even bite with their beaks when provoked. Do mud turtles bite, and are they aggressive? Yes,…