Florida Red Bellied Turtle: Pet Profile
turtleholic The Florida Red Bellied Turtle, also known as the red bellied cooter, is one of the most popular freshwater turtles in North America. Their bright color makes them stand out…
Best Rocks for a Turtle Tank
Substrate is whatever you put on the bottom of a turtle tank or tub. It can be anything from sand, gravel, wood shavings, etc. The most common type of substrate…
Eastern Musk Turtle: Facts and Care Guide
The eastern musk turtle is a small aquatic turtle found mostly in the eastern United States and Canada. They prefer slow moving bodies of water like swamps or rivers that…
Musk Turtle: Care and Facts Guide
Owning a turtle can be a fantastic experience for anyone looking to have a constant companion. However, what many people don’t understand until doing research is that turtles require 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…
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…
How Big do Turtles Get?
If you’re considering buying a pet turtle, you might be wondering how big your new pet will get. Well, how big a turtle gets can vary greatly depending on its…
What to do if You Find a Turtle in Your Yard?
What are the odds that you are just taking a stroll in your yard or having a cup of tea while reading the newspaper and you get to see a…
How to Tell If My Turtle is Dying?
Turtles are good at hiding pain or illness, and sometimes they do not show symptoms of a disease before the disease gets serious. However, if you’re a careful turtle owner,…
Why Is My Turtle Not Moving?
Okay, time to get serious. If your turtle is not moving, you are probably concerned and have a lot of questions. Is your turtle just tired, or is there something…