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Do Tortoises Need Water? Drinking and Soaking

Since tortoises live on land, you might be wondering if they still need water. This article will answer whether or not tortoises need water to drink, as well as water to bathe in. Do tortoises need water? Yes, tortoises need water. Tortoises also need water to bathe in. If they don’t get enough water, it Read more

How Much Sand do You Need for a 75 Gallon Tank?

If you are planning on adding sand to your tank, it’s important that you know how much you need. Obviously, the amount of sand you’ll need will depend on the size of your tank. In today’s article, I will discuss how much sand you need for a 75 gallon tank. How much sand do you Read more

Healthy Food For Turtles

When caring for a turtle, it’s important that you provide them with a healthy diet. A healthy diet will not only help them stay healthy and fight off illnesses, but it will also help them grow at a healthy rate. In today’s article I will explain what nutrients turtles need the most and provide a Read more

Turtle Eye Infection: Treatment and Home Remedy

One of the most common illnesses among pet turtles is an eye infection. In today’s article, I will review some of the best ways to treat a turtle eye infection. I will also discuss what causes eye infections in turtles and how to prevent them in the future. Turtle eye infection Eye infections in turtles Read more

Turtle Shell Rot: Pictures, Treatment, and Prevention

In today’s article, I will review everything you need to know about shell rot. I will cover what it looks like, how to treat it, and how to prevent it in the future. What is shell rot? Shell rot is a bacterial or fungal infection that eats away at your turtle’s shell. In advanced stages, Read more

Aquatic Turtle Care for Beginners

If you plan on keeping an aquatic turtle as a pet, it’s important to understand all of the care requirements. While it might seem like a lot of work, the good news is that as long as you get the right set up and have a couple minutes a day, taking care of an aquatic Read more

My Turtle Won’t Eat His Pellets: What to do?

If your turtle is refusing to eat their pellets, it can be a cause for concern. In today’s article, I will discuss ways to get your turtle to eat their pellets, as well as some of the possible reasons why your turtle won’t eat pellets in the first place. How to get your turtle to Read more

Desert Tortoise Enclosure: Requirements and Ideas

The desert tortoise is one of the most popular species of tortoises that are kept as pets. They are relatively active and tend to have playful personalities. If you want to have one as a pet, it’s important that you have the right desert tortoise enclosure. They key is to mimic their natural habitat. This Read more

DIY Turtle Basking Area Ideas

If you want to get creative for your turtle’s basking area, there are plenty of different ways to make one by yourself. Not only will it be a fun craft activity, but you can also save money. In today’s article, I will review some of the best diy turtle basking area designs. DIY turtle basking Read more

El Nino Fern Aquarium Care

While it is relatively new to the scene, the El Nino fern plant is becoming a popular aquatic plant for aquarium hobbyists. These plants can survive in both a submerged environment, as well as semi-aquatic with the leaves out of the water. In today’s article, I will review how to care for an El Nino Read more