Category Archives for "Habitat Recommendations"

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

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 Read more

Midland Painted Turtle Profile

Scientific Name: Chrysemys picta marginal Taxonomy Group: Reptiles The Midland Painted Turtle is a small to medium-sized freshwater turtle widespread across North America and Canada. It has a relatively flat shell and webbed feet. This allows them to be excellent swimmers. When they reach adulthood, Midland painted turtles usually reach a size of 4-8 inches. Read more

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 Read more

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. This article will help explain some of the main reasons why your turtle is not basking. . Turtles need to Read more

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, Read more

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. Below is a video where I feed my turtle worms. Are worms good for turtles? Read more

Why Does My Turtle Tank Stink?

Turtle tanks usually start to smell if you don’t clean them regularly. It stinks due to algae or small particles of food or turtle wasted in the water. Additionally, turtle tanks become stinky because the tank is too small or the water filter is not powerful enough. So let’s start with some of the most Read more

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 Read more