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The Best Cheap Turtle Heat Lamp

Turtles, just like all other pet reptiles and amphibians, require special care in order to stay healthy and live long lives. One of the most important elements of a pet turtle’s environment is a heat lamp. Why do turtles need a heat lamp? Turtles need heat lamps for a few different reasons. First, they need […]

How To Take Care Of A Baby Turtle?

Baby turtles are adorable and fascinating pets. When it comes to taking care of baby turtles, there are certain things that shouldn’t be overlooked. Baby turtles need a healthy diet, good living conditions, and careful handling for their healthy development. This article covers the basics of taking care of a baby turtle. How To Take […]

How to Make a Turtle Habitat?

So, you’re thinking about adding a pet turtle to your home. That’s fantastic! However, setting up the perfect turtle habitat can be a little overwhelming. You have a lot to consider like size, water to land ratio, temperature, foliage, and much more! But don’t worry, we have the perfect checklist to get you started on […]

Why Did My Turtle Die?

No matter what kind of pet a person decides to get, they are signing up for a lifetime commitment. And sometimes that commitment can come to an end suddenly. Whether you own a dog, cat, horse, rabbit, or turtle, having your companion die can be devastating, especially if it is not expected. When this unfortunate […]

Why is My Turtle Not Basking?

For aquatic and semi-aquatic turtles, basking is necessary for their survival. As a turtle owner, it is important that you recognize how important it is that you have an adequate basking setup for your turtle. One of the most common mistakes I see from first time turtle owners is that they don’t know how to […]

What is the Best Turtle for a Pet?

Thinking about getting a pet turtle but wondering which one to choose? There is a vast variety of turtle species and some of them make better pets than others. What is the Best Turtle for a Pet? The best turtle for a pet is the Red-eared slider. Red-eared sliders are readily available, easy to keep, […]

Do Turtles Eat Worms?

Do Turtles Eat Worms? Most turtles are omnivores and eat a diverse range of foods, including worms. Freshwater turtles have a varied diet and may include worms, snails, small aquatic insects and their larvae, water plants, algae, and fallen fruit. Are worms good for turtles? Eating worms is perfectly natural and healthy for turtles. Worms […]

Red Eared Slider Shell Rot: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Owning a red-eared slider turtle can be a great experience for many people. Watching their little buddy swim around their habitat can be a great way to spend some free time. But having a turtle isn’t always a great joy. There are some worrisome and stressful situations that owners and these pets can find themselves […]

What to do if You Find a Turtle in Your Yard?

What are the odds that you are just taking a stroll in your yard or having a cup of tea while reading the newspaper and you get to see a turtle in your yard? The odds of it are quite low right? But, if you are lucky enough to witness this in your lifetime then […]

How to Tell If My Turtle is Dying?

Turtles are good at hiding pain or illness, and sometimes they do not show symptoms of a disease before the disease gets serious. However, if you’re a careful turtle owner, you should always look out for any unusual symptom your pet exhibits. A sluggish or turtle that doesn’t eat may not always mean that it’s […]