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Just What Foods Are Bad For Turtles?

Some food, like chocolate, is horrible to give to turtles. However, other foods owners give are just as awful. So, just what foods are bad for turtles?

Painted Turtle vs Red-eared Slider – Which Is Best?

Red-eared sliders and painted turtles are very popular pets, but is one better than the other? It’s the red-eared slider vs. painted turtle duel!

How Long Can Red-Eared Sliders Go Without Water?

Red-eared sliders are an extremely popular species of pet turtle that are mostly aquatic. But, just how long can they go without water?

What You Need To Know About Painted Turtles Diets

How much do you feed a painted turtle? How often? Are fruits okay? This is everything you need to know about painted turtles’ diets.

Why I Prefer Shopping at Chewy for My Turtle Food

I am frequently asked where I buy food for my turtle. When I first started out, I bought my tank from a local PetSmart, along with some decorations, food, UVB light, and a filter. While I was able to get started with just this material, I quickly realized that keeping a turtle happy and healthy Read more

The Best Food For Aquatic Turtles In The World

Turtle Food The best turtle food for aquatic turtles should have some protein but be low in carbs and phosphorus, have good ingredients and of course, not get soggy in water.

Why Is My Turtle Floating? The Startling Truth

The short and sweet of it is that if your turtle is listing, which means it is bobbing from side to side or tilted towards one side, and more importantly, is unable to submerge, the most likely culprit is a respiratory infection that is in the later, more serious stages of development.

How To Safely Quarantine A Turtle

You will most likely either need to quarantine your pet turtle in a dry-dock if it’s injured or sick or quarantine it in a separate, smaller tank with water if you have recently acquired it. Essentially, this involves putting your turtle in a separate aquarium or box and raising the temperature a bit.

Just What Is The Best Box Turtle Aquarium Size?

For a big chunk of the turtle hobbyist population, the minimum size of an indoor enclosure should be 3 feet long with a width of at least 1 foot. For outdoor enclosures, a length and width of both 4 feet is standard minimum practice.