Category Archives for "Habitat Recommendations"

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 Read more

How Long Does It Take For a Turtle to Grow?

Maybe you just got a new turtle, and you are wondering how long it will take for them to reach their full size. You may also want to know how to tell the age of a turtle. We will cover both of these questions in this article. How Long Does It Take For a Turtle Read more

How to Heal Turtle Shell?

If уоu аrе thіnkіng аbоut getting a реt turtlе оr tоrtоіѕе, fіrѕt take thе tіmе tо lеаrn аbоut what рrореr turtlе саrе іnvоlvеѕ. In this article, we will explain hоw tо tаkе care оf a turtlе shell, and also cover what you should do if your turtle has a cracked or rotting shell.  Prореr аnd Read more

Bubbles in Turtle Tank: What to do??

Bubbles in Turtle Tank A healthy tank environment keeps your turtle happy and healthy. Many owners become worried when they see bubbles forming on the surface of the water in their tank. In today’s article, we have summarized some important causes of bubbles in turtle tanks along with solutions to fix the problem. Why are Read more

Can Turtles See In The Dark?

Turtle Vision  Have you ever wondered how a turtle’s eyesight compares to you, a human being? Do you want to know if turtles have a favorite color? Since turtles live underwater, is their eyesight different from ours? In this post, I am going to evaluate all of these questions and hopefully shed some light on Read more

Smoking Around Turtles: Is It Harmful?

Are you worried that your lifestyle habits may be negatively impacting the overall health of your turtle? I am happy to share some advice on how turtles are able to consume oxygen, some tips for being proactive, and taking precautions for the health of your pet. Turtles are a really intriguing species with many unique Read more

Plants for Desert Tortoise Enclosure

One of the most robust tortoise/turtle species, the desert tortoise can live up to 80 years in the wild. Mostly found in the Southwest corner of the United States, the desert tortoise can survive a variety of harsh conditions. Since they live in the hot desert where there is little water available, desert tortoises adjust Read more

Alien Aquarium Decorations and Other Space Themed Decorations

One of the most exciting parts about getting a turtle is decorating the tank. Not only are you decorating the permanent home of your turtle and/or fish, but you are also creating the aesthetic of the room you put the tank in. We love seeing people that customize their aquariums with various decorations and themes. Read more

Turtle Toys for Pet Turtles

If you own a pet turtle or want to own one in the near future, you are probably wondering what sort of toys are available for pet turtles. Before we share our list of our favorite toys for turtles, we want to explain why toys are so important for turtles.  Turtle Toys for Pet Turtles Read more

Why I Prefer Shopping at Chewy for My Turtle Food

I am frequently asked where I buy food for my turtle. When I first started out, I bought my tank from a local PetSmart, along with some decorations, food, UVB light, and a filter. While I was able to get started with just this material, I quickly realized that keeping a turtle happy and healthy Read more