Habitat & gearBest Plants for Turtle Tanks; You Need to Know This
The best plants for a turtle tank are Java fern, Anubias, and Rosette sword. If you don't want live plants, you can also choose from some cool fake plants.
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Turtle basicsHow to tell if a turtle is pregnant?
The key to telling if a turtle is pregnant is by observing their behavior. If you suspect they are pregnant, stick your fingers through ther
Turtle basicsFeeder Fish for Turtles - What You Need to Know!
Did you know that offering feeder fish for turtles can be not only problematic, but even dangerous? Here is how to do it the right way.
Habitat & gearThis 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.
Turtle basicsWhy is My Turtle Always Sleeping?
Turtles like to sleep a lot. But did you know that if your turtle is always sleeping, there may be something wrong with either your habitat or your turtle?
Turtle basicsWhy Is My Turtle's Shell Soft?
Some of the main causes of soft shell in turtles include calcium deficiency, unbalanced diet, poor lighting, and inadequate basking platforms.
Turtle basicsTurtle Shell Peeling - Do Turtles Shed??
Yes, similar to how snakes shed their skin, turtles do shed their shells. It is completely natural and is done to accommodate shell growth.
Health & behaviorRed Eared Slider Shell Rot: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Shell rot is one of those most common health issues in Red Eared Sliders. While it can be very damaging, it's treatable if caught early.
Habitat & gearHow Long Can a Turtle Go Without Basking?
A turtle can go a couple weeks without basking. However, after a month or so, their health will almost certainly deteriorate.
Habitat & gearWhy Do Turtles Need a Heat Lamp?
Heat lamps help provide your turtle with UVA light which is essential to their health. UVA light regulates your turtle's natural behaviors such as feeding, mating, and sleeping.