Habitat & gearThe Best Cheap Turtle Heat Lamp
The best cheap turtle heat lamp is the Buddypuppy Reptile Heat Lamp. It has a 360° Rotatable Hose and provides both UVA and UVB light.
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Habitat & gearMold in Turtle Tank: What to do?
The most effective ways to get rid of mold in turtle tanks is with hydrogen peroxide, reducing phosphate, water testing, and heat treatment.
SpeciesTurtle Mouth Open: What does it mean and should I be worried?
If you see that your turtle's mouth is open, you might start to panic. You should know that the main reasons a turtle opens their mouth is
Health & behaviorWhy Did My Turtle Die?
The main reason turtles die is because of drowning, improper diet, poor habitat setup, untreated medical conditions, and old age.
Turtle basicsWhy Is My Turtle Not Moving?
The main reason your turtle is not moving is due to a lack of appetite, laziness, infections, discharge, respiratory illness and feces.
Health & behaviorHow to Tell If My Turtle is Dying?
A dying turtle refuses to eat, swims sideways, has discharge from the mouth, has unhealthy skin, becomes sluggish, and has trouble breathing
Turtle basicsPet Turtle Diseases - You Need to Know This
Turtles are considered hardy animals because they can live in dirty conditions. However, they still get ill. Avoid these pet turtle diseases at all costs!
SpeciesDo Turtles Sleep Underwater?
Yes, turtles do sleep underwater. They can sleep underwater for a couple minutes, or even up to a couple hours without coming up for air.
Food & nutritionCan Turtles Eat Meat?
The short answer to this question is, "Yes, you can safely feed your turtle meat." But it's still not that easy. There are various types of
SpeciesCan Turtles Really Breathe Through Their Butts?
Yes, technically speaking, turtles can breathe through their butts. However, it is not in the same way we breathe through our mouths.