Category Archives for "Turtle Species"

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 […]

Do Turtles Yawn?

Have you ever seen your turtle yawning? Maybe they were underwater or sitting under their basking light. You probably saw them open their mouth, and wondered to yourself, is that a yawn? You might also be worried if your turtle yawns a lot. In today’s article, we will cover everything you need to know about […]

How Do Turtles Breathe?

Turtles are adaptive creatures and live in the water as well as on land. They are reptiles and don’t live in water like amphibians. Sea turtles are rarely seen on land but they must come to the water surface to breathe air. Their special lung systems aren’t affected by water pressure when they dive. How […]

Do Turtles Sleep Underwater?

If you have ever kept a turtle or seen one in real life, then probably the first question that came to your mind is how do these adorable reptiles sleep? To answer this question, we have compiled the following article. Turtles do not sleep like we humans, or other mammals do. Their method of sleeping […]

Albino Red Eared Slider Turtle: Care Tips and Photos!

Albino Red Eared Sliders are one of my favorite species. Not only is this albino turtle species unique and adorable, it is also extremely rare. This guide covers everything you need to know about Albino Red Eared Sliders. How rare are Albino Red Eared Sliders? Albino Red Eared Sliders are extremely rare in the wild. […]

Do Turtles Have Teeth?

Turtles have one of the most unique body anatomies in the entire reptile kingdom. Aside from their unique shell that is an extension of their spine and back bone, there are many other physical features of a turtle that probably have you scratching your head. You also probably have a lot of questions about the […]

How Fast do Turtles Walk?

If kindergarten taught us anything, then it’s the fact that turtles are slower than slow. In fact, these poor animals are often mocked due to their slow speed. But still, one might wonder if are turtles really that slow and how fast they can really walk? Well, we are here to answer your questions. How […]

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 […]

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 […]

Can Turtles Flip Themselves Over?

We all know that turtles aren’t the most versatile or flexible creatures, but there are times when agility and mobility will save a turtle’s life. They will be turned upside down at some point. Can turtles flip themselves over? Yes, upside-down turtles will turn over, but each species of turtle has a unique shape, and […]