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Best Food for Hatchling Turtles

While hatchling turtles are adorable and appear easy to care for, it is important to do your research before your get one. The care of hatchling turtles differs greatly from that of fully grown turtles. This is because hatchlings require more attention and care, and they are more susceptible to diseases and germs. Without a Read more

Best Way to Clean a Turtle Tank

Turtles are one of the best animals you can have as a pet. They have distinct demeanors that make them entertaining to watch and care for. While most turtle species are low-maintenance pets, they can live for a long time, making them a lifelong commitment. While caring for them, it is best to provide a Read more

Metabolic Bone Disease In Turtles

Turtles with MBD often have slow growth rates and may experience deformations of their body proportions. Although turtles can get this disease at any age, it usually occurs in older turtles who have been under-nourished in the past. It can also occur in a turtle that recently experience in injury that prevents them from eating Read more

What Can Turtles Eat from Human Food?

Turtle owners always look for new foods to feed their turtles. It can be very tempting to give your turtle human food. But the question is, what can types of human food can turtles eat? You might also want to know if turtles can consume human food daily? We’ll try to answer all these questions Read more

What to do if My Pet Turtle Ran Away?

There is nothing scarier than when your pet turtle or tortoise runs away. No matter how careful or safe you make your turtle enclosure, there is always a chance your turtle will get out. I have dedicated this article to cover all the things you should do if you discover your turtle ran away. Why Read more

Best Rocks for a Turtle Tank

Substrate is whatever you put on the bottom of a turtle tank or tub. It can be anything from sand, gravel, wood shavings, etc. The most common type of substrate in turtle tanks is rocks. Rocks for turtle tanks are available in many shapes, sizes, materials and colors. It is important that you choose ones Read more

Why Do Turtles Need a Heat Lamp?

In the wild turtles bask to thermoregulate, which is a fancy way to say that they regulate their body temperature by using outside sources (the sun). Turtles in the wild are able to get both UVA and UVB light from the sun, both of which are essential for their health. In captivity, the responsibility lies Read more

Eastern Musk Turtle: Facts and Care Guide

The eastern musk turtle is a small aquatic turtle found mostly in the eastern United States and Canada. They prefer slow moving bodies of water like swamps or rivers that have muddy bottoms where they use their snout to dig for food. Because eastern musk turtle habitats are being threatened by human expansion there is Read more

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. The best cheap turtle heat lamp In my opinion, the best cheap turtle heat lamp is the Buddypuppy Reptile Read more

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 Read more