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Why Is My Turtle Floating? The Startling Truth

The short and sweet of it is that if your turtle is listing, which means it is bobbing from side to side or tilted towards one side, and more importantly, is unable to submerge, the most likely culprit is a respiratory infection that is in the later, more serious stages of development.

How To Safely Quarantine A Turtle

You will most likely either need to quarantine your pet turtle in a dry-dock if it’s injured or sick or quarantine it in a separate, smaller tank with water if you have recently acquired it. Essentially, this involves putting your turtle in a separate aquarium or box and raising the temperature a bit.

Just What Is The Best Box Turtle Aquarium Size?

For a big chunk of the turtle hobbyist population, the minimum size of an indoor enclosure should be 3 feet long with a width of at least 1 foot. For outdoor enclosures, a length and width of both 4 feet is standard minimum practice.

What Vitamins Do Turtles Really Need?

What vitamins do turtles need? If you give your turtle the PERFECT diet, vitamin supplementation is unnecessary. EXCEPT possibly for these two vitamins…

This is What Happens When Your Turtle Is Always Basking

Turtles are supposed to bask daily and often, but what if your turtle is always basking? Here’s likely what’s wrong, and how to fix it. 

How to Make the Ideal Painted Turtle Tank Setup

Painted turtles are incredibly popular pets but unfortunately, a lot of people don’t know to take care of them properly. In this article, I will show you the ideal painted turtle tank setup. 

The Startling Truth Why Your Box Turtle is Digging

Box turtles love to dig and cover themselves up in dirt. In this article, I will explain the many reasons why your box turtle is digging.

You Need to Know How Often to Feed a Red-Eared Slider

Turtles constantly beg for food, especially when you come into sight. Does that mean they are hungry? Here is how often to feed a red-eared slider. 

How to Easily Clean a Red Eared Slider’s Turtle Shell

If you have your habitat set-up correctly, regular cleaning of your pet turtle’s shell will not be necessary. Under certain circumstances, you may need to, however. Here is how to clean a red-eared slider’s turtle shell. 

Why is My Turtle Staying Out of the Water?

If you have a pet turtle that should be in the water but instead stays out of it, something is wrong. Here’s how to fix the problem.