Food & nutritionHow Do I Get My Turtle to Eat?
The key to getting your turtle to eat again is to feed them a variety of different foods, check the tank temperature, introduce live food, or try tuna water.
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Habitat & gearHow to Clean a Turtle Tank: Step-by-Step Guide and Video
Clean a turtle tank step by step with TurtleHolic’s video and photos. Prepare replacement water, preserve filter bacteria and distinguish cleaning from disinfection.
Health & behaviorWhy Is My Red-Eared Slider Not Eating?
Your red-eared slider is not eating because of an environment change, temperature, infection, diet, loss of interest, lighting, health, and overfeeding.
Food & nutritionHealthy Food For Turtles
The healthiest food for turtles is Zoo Med Formula turtle food, Turtle Nutri sticks, ReptoMin turtle formula, and nutritious vegetables.
Food & nutritionCan Russian Tortoises Eat Carrots?
Yes, Russian tortoises can eat carrots. However, feeding your Russian tortoise carrots every day could lead to health issues.
Turtle basicsWhat 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...
Habitat & gearWhat Turtles Can Live In A 40 Gallon Tank?
The best turtles for a 40 gallon tank are Musk Turtles, Eastern Box Turtle, Mississippi Map Turtle, Reeve's Turtle, Three Striped Mud Turtle, Texas Map Turtle, and the Razorback Musk Turtle.
SpeciesHow Long Can Red Eared Sliders Hold Their Breath?
Do you own a red eared slider? You may be suprised to find out that red eared sliders can actually hold their breath underwater for at least
Food & nutritionMy Turtle Won't Eat His Pellets: What to do?
A couple ways to get your turtle to eat pellets include dipping it in tuna water, trying a new pellet, supplementing with other types of food, raising the water temperature, and isolation.
SpeciesDo Red-Eared Slider Turtles Bite? The truth
While it isn't super common, red-eared sliders can certainly bite you. The two main reasons they'll bite you is if they think your finger is food, or if they feel threatened.