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.
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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.
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Getting your turtle habitat to look nice can take a fair bit of time, effort and money. So it’s only natural to consider adding fish. But should you?
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Can turtles live in fish tanks? Are there better environments for them? What are the best turtle species for fish tanks? In this article I will answer these questions, and more!
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A cuttlebone is one of the best calcium supplements to give to a turtle. This is what I would recommend for most turtles.
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Calcium is one of the most important minerals for your turtle’s health. A lack of it can cause quite a few health problems. Here’s what you need to do know about turtles and calcium.
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What are the best box turtle beddings? In this short article, I will show you what I consider to be the best substrate for box turtles.
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If your turtle is eating rocks, you’ve got some really serious problems on your hands. Here’s why they eat them, and what you can and should do about it if it happens.
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Box turtles are terrestrial, which means that they spend most of their time on land. Does that mean they can’t swim? Here’s the answer.
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Painted turtles are one of the most popular species of turtle in the world. Here is how to identify what painted turtle species you have.
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