This past weekend I had the pleasure of going to turtle pond in central park. It was by far my favorite activity in New York City. The turtle pond features thousands of turtles, mostly red-eared sliders, that swim around and bask all across the pond. I also rented a rowboat in Central Park lake and […]
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Unfortunately, most turtle owners don’t realize the importance of a good filter for turtle ponds. However, a filter is essential to keep the turtle pond clean and prevent your turtle from developing health issues. Turtles are known as messy critters, so even the water in large outdoor ponds still need to be filtered. Today’s article […]
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When you decorate your turtle’s tank, you probably want to know what the best substrate option for your turtle tank is. All turtles don’t have similar habitat requirements. Therefore, when setting home for an aquatic turtle, you must pay attention to proper lighting, adequate heating, clean water, a correct diet, and the perfect substrate. Carib […]
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Show Me Snakes: Durham Show Review This past Sunday we went and checked out one of the most popular reptile shows on tour: Show Me Snakes The venue was full of reptile and rodent vendors from all over the state. From snakes, lizards, tortoises, to bearded dragons, they really had it all. Below is a […]
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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 […]
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Rating: Why don’t I list the prices above? Because they change quite a bit! I would hate to list a price and then have a reader go to Amazon, only to be quoted a different price. In general, you should spend no more that $6 for the 10.59oz. bottle, but I would check each of […]
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Rating: Why don’t I list the prices above? Because they change quite a bit! I would hate to list a price and then have a reader go to Amazon, only to be quoted a different price. In general, you should spend no more that $15 for the 12oz. bag, but I would check each of […]
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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 […]
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