Health & behaviorMetabolic Bone Disease In Turtles
You can prevent Metabolic Bone Disease in turtles by providing your turtle with a balanced diet and the appropriate temperature and lighting.
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SpeciesHow to Care for a Baby Sulcata Tortoise
When caring for a baby Sulcata tortoise, it is important to keep them in an indoor enclosure with a UVB and heat lamp, hygrometer, and bedding.
Habitat & gearHow to Build a Red-Eared Slider Nesting Box
You can try a variety of nesting boxes, but the most common is a hide box next to their basking spot or a separate plastic container.
Habitat & gearHow Much Water Should Be In A Turtle Tank?
The amount of water that should be in a turtle tank is dependent on the species. Below is a guide for aquatic, semi-aquatic, and tortoises.
Food & nutritionHow Long Can Turtles Live Without Food?
Do you have an trip or vacation coming up and are curious about how long can turtles live without food (and water)? This is what I found.
SpeciesHermann’s Tortoise Enclosure: How to set up
A Hermann’s tortoise enclosure should be at least 6 square feet and have adequate light, substrate, shade, and some decorations.
SpeciesDo Tortoises Need Water? Drinking and Soaking
Tortoises need access to a fresh bowl of water at all times. This will allow them to drink water whenever they want to.
Habitat & gearDiamondback Terrapin Tank Setup
Every Diamondback terrapin should have a tank of at least 75 gallons with brackish water, substrate, decorations, and a basking area.
SpeciesHow to Easily Clean a Red Eared Slider's Turtle Shell
If your habitat is set-up correctly you won't need to clean its shell. In certain circumstances you may need to. Here is how to clean a red-eared slider's turtle shell.
Habitat & gearBest Substrate For Red Eared Slider
While there are many options, the best substrate r red-eared sliders are the gravel, crushed coral, sand, and river rocks.