All Posts by Dillon

Why Is My Turtle’s Shell Soft?

Baby turtles tend to have softer shells, and it can take years for a turtle to develop a fully grown hard outer shell. However, there is a possibility that your turtle has too soft of a shell; this happens when a turtle develops a metabolic bone disease, or it could signal that your turtle is […]

What Sound Does a Turtle Make?

Turtle Noises  Have you ever heard your turtle make a noise or sound? Do turtles make a noise when they mate? Do they vary by species? You may think that turtles don’t make noises, but recent research says otherwise.  It is fairly uncommon knowledge, even for turtle owners, that turtles can actually make sounds. Most […]

Are Turtles Smart? Do Turtles Have Brains?

Turtle Intelligence  Do turtles have brains similar to humans and other animals? How complex are their brain capabilities? Are they trainable and able to solve problems? What about their ability to remember events? We will delve into all of these fascinating questions in this article as we evaluate and review the evolution of the turtle’s […]

Can Turtles See In The Dark?

Turtle Vision  Have you ever wondered how a turtle’s eyesight compares to you, a human being? Do you want to know if turtles have a favorite color? Since turtles live underwater, is their eyesight different from ours? In this post, I am going to evaluate all of these questions and hopefully shed some light on […]

Smoking Around Turtles: Is It Harmful?

Are you worried that your lifestyle habits may be negatively impacting the overall health of your turtle? I am happy to share some advice on how turtles are able to consume oxygen, some tips for being proactive, and taking precautions for the health of your pet. Turtles are a really intriguing species with many unique […]

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 […]