Health & behaviorTurtle Respiratory Infection: Signs and Veterinary Care
Recognize concerning breathing and swimming changes in turtles, prepare for veterinary care, and avoid unsupported home-treatment regimens.
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Health & behaviorTurtle Shell Rot: Warning Signs, Veterinary Care and Prevention
Learn which shell changes need assessment, why photographs cannot diagnose shell rot, and how clean water and basking support shell health.
Health & behaviorWhite Spots on a Turtle Shell: Possible Causes and Next Steps
White shell areas can reflect different problems. Learn what to observe, how water conditioning differs from softening, and when to seek care.
Health & behaviorWhy Is My Turtle’s Shell White? Residue, Shedding and Care
Understand why a white shell needs context, what water hardness means, and why salt baths and topical treatments require veterinary direction.
Health & behaviorWhy Is My Turtle Floating? Signs to Watch and Next Steps
Learn why unusual floating needs attention, which breathing changes to watch for, and when to contact a reptile veterinarian.
Food & nutritionHow Much (and how often) to Feed a Turtle?
In general, it is best to feed your turtle every day or every other day. However, the exact answer depends on the age of your turtle.
Food & nutritionYou Need to Know How Often to Feed a Red-Eared Slider
Depending on the age of your red-eared slider, you will need to either feed them twice a day, once a day, or every other day.
Turtle basicsWhy Is My Turtle Losing Color? It's Probably This.
Is your turtle losing color? Most of the time this is not only normal but natural. And sometimes it is the result of a few big, big mistakes!
Habitat & gearBest Toys for a Red Eared Slider Turtle
The best toys for a red-eared slider are the turtle skateboard, a floating turtle feeder, floating logs, roller balls, and bath toys.
Habitat & gearPainted Turtle Tank Setup: Everything you need for a painted turtle habitat
Your painted turtle tank will need to be the right size and include a basking platform, basking light, heater, filter, and ideally a substrate.