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Plants for Desert Tortoise Enclosure

One of the most robust tortoise/turtle species, the desert tortoise can live up to 80 years in the wild. Mostly found in the Southwest corner of the United States, the desert tortoise can survive a variety of harsh conditions. Since they live in the hot desert where there is little water available, desert tortoises adjust […]

What Do You Feed a Snapping Turtle?

Breed Profile: Snapping Turtles Snapping turtles are one of the most intriguing species of turtles. With their large size, and distinctive head that extends far out of their shell, they are usually very easy to spot. Snapping turtles prefer to live in shallow ponds and streams that have slow moving water. There are some species […]

How Long Do Box Turtles Live in Captivity?

Are you thinking about buying a pet box turtle? One of your first questions is probably how long do pet box turtles usually live? How long do box turtles live in captivity? Box turtles can live very long in captivity. The average box turtle in captivity lives for around 20 years. However, there have been […]

How to tell if a turtle is pregnant?

Since turtles have hard shells covering the majority of their body, you might be wondering how you can tell if a turtle is pregnant. The truth is that it is much harder to tell when a turtle is pregnant since the eggs are concealed and underneath the shell. That being said, with my simple technique, […]

How Long Can Red Eared Sliders Hold Their Breath?

When it comes to pet turtles, red eared sliders are by far the most popular. Red eared sliders are very resilient, and most can live up to 20 years in a tank. While red eared slider babies can be as small as one inch and fit in the palm of your hand, an adult red […]

Where Do Turtles Go in the Winter?

As amphibians, turtles are one of the few species of vertebrates that are able to survive on both land and water. I get asked many questions about this topic, such as how turtles swim or  how turtles breathe underwater. One question I am frequently asked is what do turtles do in the winter? Do they […]

How Hard Is A Turtle Shell?

A turtle’s shell is one of the more unique evolutionary traits when it comes to reptiles. Formed over millions of years, the shell provides an excellent defense mechanism against predators. Since turtles generally lack speed and agility, their shells are a very important defense mechanism that keeps them alive. In today’s article, we are going […]

Alien Aquarium Decorations and Other Space Themed Decorations

One of the most exciting parts about getting a turtle is decorating the tank. Not only are you decorating the permanent home of your turtle and/or fish, but you are also creating the aesthetic of the room you put the tank in. We love seeing people that customize their aquariums with various decorations and themes. […]

How Can Turtles Eat Jellyfish Without Getting Stung: Do Turtles Get High From Eating Jellyfish?

There is a post floating around on IMGUR that claims sea turtles can get high from eating jellyfish. The origins of this theory is a blast back to your childhood – Find Nemo. The post claims that Crush was “high” throughout the film due to chemicals in the jellyfish that he eats.  So let’s set […]

Turtle Toys for Pet Turtles

If you own a pet turtle or want to own one in the near future, you are probably wondering what sort of toys are available for pet turtles. Before we share our list of our favorite toys for turtles, we want to explain why toys are so important for turtles.  Turtle Toys for Pet Turtles […]