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Why Do Turtles Move So Slow?

Why Do Turtles Move So Slow Arе turtles rеаllу that slow? Arе they thе ѕlоwеѕt bеіngѕ оn thе planet? You may have heard thеm referred tо аѕ “very ѕlоw” over thе уеаrѕ. You have also probably heard of the infamous the tortoise and the hare story. In today’s article, we will discuss exactly why turtles Read more

How to Heal Turtle Shell?

If уоu аrе thіnkіng аbоut getting a реt turtlе оr tоrtоіѕе, fіrѕt take thе tіmе tо lеаrn аbоut what рrореr turtlе саrе іnvоlvеѕ. In this article, we will explain hоw tо tаkе care оf a turtlе shell, and also cover what you should do if your turtle has a cracked or rotting shell.  Prореr аnd Read more

Why Is My Baby Turtle Not Eating?

Over the past few years, I have seen many pet owners asking, “Why is my baby turtle is not eating?” Almost every turtle owner has to deal with a similar situation at some point. For new owners, a two-week baby turtle refusing to eat can be very stressful. But, how do turtles survive so long Read more

Bubbles in Turtle Tank: What to do??

Bubbles in Turtle Tank A healthy tank environment keeps your turtle happy and healthy. Many owners become worried when they see bubbles forming on the surface of the water in their tank. In today’s article, we have summarized some important causes of bubbles in turtle tanks along with solutions to fix the problem. Why are Read more

Why Is My Turtle’s Shell Soft?

Baby turtles tend to have softer shells, and it can take years for a turtle to develop a fully grown hard outer shell. However, there is a possibility that your turtle has too soft of a shell; this happens when a turtle develops a metabolic bone disease, or it could signal that your turtle is Read more

What Sound Does a Turtle Make?

Turtle Noises  Have you ever heard your turtle make a noise or sound? Do turtles make a noise when they mate? Do they vary by species? You may think that turtles don’t make noises, but recent research says otherwise.  It is fairly uncommon knowledge, even for turtle owners, that turtles can actually make sounds. Most Read more

Are Turtles Smart? Do Turtles Have Brains?

Turtle Intelligence  Do turtles have brains similar to humans and other animals? How complex are their brain capabilities? Are they trainable and able to solve problems? What about their ability to remember events? We will delve into all of these fascinating questions in this article as we evaluate and review the evolution of the turtle’s Read more

Can Turtles See In The Dark?

Turtle Vision  Have you ever wondered how a turtle’s eyesight compares to you, a human being? Do you want to know if turtles have a favorite color? Since turtles live underwater, is their eyesight different from ours? In this post, I am going to evaluate all of these questions and hopefully shed some light on Read more

Smoking Around Turtles: Is It Harmful?

Are you worried that your lifestyle habits may be negatively impacting the overall health of your turtle? I am happy to share some advice on how turtles are able to consume oxygen, some tips for being proactive, and taking precautions for the health of your pet. Turtles are a really intriguing species with many unique Read more

Plants for Desert Tortoise Enclosure

One of the most robust tortoise/turtle species, the desert tortoise can live up to 80 years in the wild. Mostly found in the Southwest corner of the United States, the desert tortoise can survive a variety of harsh conditions. Since they live in the hot desert where there is little water available, desert tortoises adjust Read more