Category Archives for "Guides"

Why Is My Turtle Aggressive? The Startling Truth!

If your turtle is behaving aggressively towards you it is most likely because it is either stressed or afraid. On the other hand, if you have a turtle acting aggressively towards other turtles, it is generally because of one of the following; cramped habitat space, competition over food, or a basking area, a mating ritual, or due to their aggressive nature.

Why 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!

My Turtle’s Shell Looks Dry – What You Need To Know

If your turtle’s shell looks dry, it’s probably because of one of these three reasons. And fortunately, they are all easy fixes!

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?

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.

What Vitamins Do Turtles Really Need?

What vitamins do turtles need? If you give your turtle the PERFECT diet, vitamin supplementation is unnecessary. EXCEPT possibly for these two vitamins…

This is What Happens When Your Turtle Is Always Basking

Turtles are supposed to bask daily and often, but what if your turtle is always basking? Here’s likely what’s wrong, and how to fix it. 

Why is My Turtle Staying Out of the Water?

Aquatic turtle species such as red-eared sliders spend the bulk of their lives in the water. When a slider (or other aquatic species) doesn’t, that signals a problem. Here’s how to fix it. 

Can You Really Have Turtles and Fish in the Same Tank?

Getting your turtle habitat to look nice can take a fair bit of time, effort and money. So it’s only natural to consider adding fish. But should you?