Category Archives for "Habitat Recommendations"

Do Red Eared Slider Turtles Hibernate?

Many Red Eared Slider turtle owners want to know whether their turtles hibernate or not? Do Red Eared Slider Turtles Hibernate? In the wild, red eared sliders do hibernate. However, this process of hibernating is different than most other animals. It is technically called brumation, and is similar to a semi-conscious sleepy state. However, pet […]

What Temperature Should a Turtle Tank Be?

Do you know the importance of maintaining a water temperature in a turtle tank? Temperature is one of the most vital environment conditions, and it can even lead to the death of a turtle if it is not set properly. Like all other pets, turtles need a certain tank temperature to maintain their body temperature. […]

How Much Water Should Be In A Turtle Tank?

When you bring home a pet turtle, one of the most important things to consider is how much water should be in a turtle tank. Well, different turtle species need different amounts of water in their tank. How Much Water Should Be In A Turtle Tank? The amount of water that should be in a […]

Turtle Tank Setup Ideas

Have you decided to bring home a pet turtle? Congratulations, you picked one of the coolest pets possible! Turtles are fascinating creatures and make excellent pets and little companions. They usually are quiet, gentle, and shy. Beste of all, you will not need to break the bank in order to keep and maintain a turtle. […]

How to Take Care of a Turtle?

There are approximately 356 species of turtles and thirteen families in the order. Some are land dwellers, some are aquatic, while some are semi-aquatic and spend time in both places. When you bring home a turtle, you are committing to a long-term relationship. Taking care of a turtle involves giving him food, clean tank water, […]

Do Turtles Need A Heat Lamp?

If you are passionate to know about turtles or are interested in getting one as a pet, you should know one of the most important aspects for the health of a turtle is maintaining a certain body temperature. You are probably aware that a heat lamp is common in turtle tanks, but are they actually […]

Baby Eastern Painted Turtle: Everything you need to know!

Baby Eastern Painted Turtles are one of the most attractive varieties of pond turtles native to North America. It is a great pet turtle for beginners and can be kept and easily managed in an indoor or outdoor enclosure. Baby Eastern Painted Turtle Stats Description  Region of origin North America Type Semi-aquatic turtle Size Small (around […]

Do Turtles Drink Water?

So, you just got a turtle and did some research. You probably learned about the requirements of turtles, such as what they eat, what is their preferred temperature, how much UV light exposure they require per day, and everything else. But now you might be wondering what turtles drink. Do they drink water, and if […]

How Do Turtles Breathe?

Turtles are adaptive creatures and live in the water as well as on land. They are reptiles and don’t live in water like amphibians. Sea turtles are rarely seen on land but they must come to the water surface to breathe air. Their special lung systems aren’t affected by water pressure when they dive. How […]

What to Feed Turtles in a Pond?

Pond turtles are omnivores, meaning they consume both both plants and animals. In today’s article, we are going to get into the specifics, and explain exactly what pond turtles eat. What do pond turtles eat? Pond turtle sliders (Trachemys scripta elegans) are one of the most common turtles kept as pets. They are tough turtles […]