Turtle basicsHow Do Turtles Breathe? Lungs and Underwater Adaptations
Turtles breathe air with lungs. Explore species-specific underwater oxygen uptake and why impressive dive ability does not prevent drowning.
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Habitat & gearHow to Prepare Driftwood for an Aquarium
Choose aquarium-suitable wood and follow supplier preparation instructions. Avoid arbitrary disinfectants and watch how tannins affect the tank.
Habitat & gearTurtle Light Bulbs: Comparing Heat and UVB Sources
Compare turtle lamp technologies, verified UVB output and placement guidance before choosing equipment for your enclosure.
Habitat & gearBest Toys for a Red Eared Slider Turtle
The best toys for a red-eared slider are the turtle skateboard, a floating turtle feeder, floating logs, roller balls, and bath toys.
Habitat & gearRed-Eared Slider Habitat
The main things you need for a red-eared slider habitat is a tank, clean water, basking platform and light, and a substrate.
Habitat & gearTurtle Toys for Pet Turtles
The best turtle toys for pet turtles are Resin Reptile Platform, BigTron Turtle Platform, Turtle Step Ledge, Turtle Pier, and the Floating Aquarium Log.
Habitat & gearWhy Does My Turtle Tank Stink?
The main reason your turtle tank stinks is because of food particles, skin, algae, poor filtration, and a small tank size.
Food & nutritionWhat to Feed Turtles in a Pond?
With pellets accounting for around 25% of the diet, the remainder of the diet should include some of the following things below
Habitat & gearThe Best Substrate for Box Turtles in the World
The best substrates for box turtles are Coconut Fiber Substrate, Organic soil, and Sphagnum moss.
Habitat & gearCan Turtles Live in Tap Water? Will it Kill Them?
No, using untreated tap water will not kill your turtle, especially if you only do it once. However, over time it can lead to stress, inflammation, and respiratory illness.