Category Archives for "Turtle Care Advice"

How Much Are Baby Turtles?

Baby turtles are adorable creatures that make amazing pets. If you are thinking about getting a baby turtle, the first thing that comes to mind is likely the baby turtle price. Here is what we have learned about how much baby turtles cost. How much are baby turtles? The price of a baby turtle can Read more

Tetra ReptoMin Floating Sticks Turtle Food Review

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 Read more

Mazuri Aquatic Turtle Food Review

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 Read more

Do Turtles Get Attached To Their Owners?

If you own a cat or dog, you probably love cuddling and hugging them as a gesture of love and affection. While most pet owners get attached to their owners and vice versa, you might wonder how it works for turtles. Do turtles feel the same way about their owners? Remember that turtles do have Read more

Do Turtles Drink Water?

So, you just got a turtle and did some research. You probably learned about the requirements of turtles, such as what they eat, what is their preferred temperature, how much UV light exposure they require per day, and everything else. But now you might be wondering what turtles drink. Do they drink water, and if Read more

Turtle Shedding Skin: Causes and Treatment

A turtle’s shell is composed of a large number of bones, and their hard shells are always covered by a layer of hardened epithelial skin. This outer layer is responsible for giving the outer shell it’s signature hard and scaly look. That layer of epithelium skin is called Scutes. Sometimes, a turtle’s shell might start shedding. Different Read more

Can Turtles Eat Meat?

Turtles are the ideal pets. They don’t cause any drama and do not require a lot of upkeep. You have to provide them with a suitable living environment and quality food, and they will be good to go. But even still, it can be challenging for many reasons. The process of choosing the right food Read more

Turtle Mouth Open: What does it mean and should I be worried?

Turtle Mouth Open When you have a pet turtle, it is always best to monitor any changes in behavior. The sooner you spot something is off with your turtle, the healthier your turtle will be. In today’s article we will explain everything you need to know about why your turtle has their mouth open. Why Read more

Do Turtles Eat Crickets

Do Turtles Eat Crickets If you have a pet turtle, or you are just generally interested in turtles, one of the first questions you probably have is about what they eat. In this article, we will go into detail about a turtle’s diet, and in particular about whether turtles eat crickets. Do turtles eat crickets 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