Turtle basicsWhy Is My Turtle's Shell Soft?
Some of the main causes of soft shell in turtles include calcium deficiency, unbalanced diet, poor lighting, and inadequate basking platforms.
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Habitat & gearMold in Turtle Tank: What to do?
The most effective ways to get rid of mold in turtle tanks is with hydrogen peroxide, reducing phosphate, water testing, and heat treatment.
SpeciesTurtle Mouth Open: What does it mean and should I be worried?
If you see that your turtle's mouth is open, you might start to panic. You should know that the main reasons a turtle opens their mouth is
Health & behaviorWhy Did My Turtle Die?
The main reason turtles die is because of drowning, improper diet, poor habitat setup, untreated medical conditions, and old age.
Turtle basicsWhy Is My Turtle Not Moving?
The main reason your turtle is not moving is due to a lack of appetite, laziness, infections, discharge, respiratory illness and feces.
Health & behaviorHow to Tell If My Turtle is Dying?
A dying turtle refuses to eat, swims sideways, has discharge from the mouth, has unhealthy skin, becomes sluggish, and has trouble breathing
Food & nutritionCan Turtles Eat Meat?
The short answer to this question is, "Yes, you can safely feed your turtle meat." But it's still not that easy. There are various types of
Health & behaviorHow Can I Tell If My Turtle is Sick?
The main signs that a turtle is sick are changes in behavior, respiratory problems, and physical deformities.
Food & nutritionCan I Feed My Turtle Fish Food?
Yes, turtles can eat fish food and it won’t make them sick. However, over time it will not provide them with enough nutrients.
Turtle basicsTurtle Throwing Up: Causes and Treatment
The most common reason why turtles throw up is because of their diet. However, it can also be caused by poor water conditions.