Turtle basicsCarrot Juice Soak for Turtles: How to and Benefits
Giving your turtle a carrot soak is pretty straight forward. All you need is water, carrots, a container, and a blender.
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SpeciesWhy Does My Red Eared Slider have Puffy Eyes?
The most common reasons that cause a red eared slider to have puffy eyes are vitamin A deficiency, poor water quality, eye trauma, and dehydration.
Habitat & gearWhy Won't My Turtle Open Its Eyes?
If your turtle has any sort of discharge in or around their eye, then your turtle won’t open their eyes because they have an eye infection.
Health & behaviorSwollen Eyes in Turtles: Causes and Treatment
The three main causes of swollen eyes in turtles are vitamin A deficiency, eye infections, and respiratory infections.
Habitat & gearDIY Turtle Basking Area Ideas
Some easy diy turtle basking platform ideas include the plastic bin method and the egg crate box. Both are easy and cheap to make.
Turtle basicsWhat to do if You Find a Turtle in Your Yard?
The best thing to do if you find a turtle in your yard is to leave it on its own. Most turtles won't stay there longer than a day.
Food & nutritionBest Fruits and Vegetables to Feed a Desert Tortoise
The best fruits and vegetables for a Desert tortoise are grasses/hay. However, leafy greens and low sugar fruit are also good options.
Food & nutritionCan Tortoises Eat Kiwi and Kiwi Skin?
Yes, you can feed a tortoise kiwi and kiwi skin. However, it should only be fed in small portions and no more than once a week.
Food & nutritionWhat Fruits and Vegetables can a Sulcata Tortoise Eat?
You can feed your Sulcata Tortoise a wide range of fruits including berries bananas and apples. For vegetables, you can feed them grasses, hay, kale, and mixed greens.
Food & nutritionWhat Fruits and Vegetables can a Hermann's Tortoise Eat?
Around 80% of your Hermann tortoise’s diet should consist of vegetables. While there are plenty of fruits you can feed, it should only make up around 10% of their diet.