When we decide to have a turtle, we must understand their behavior, what they like or don’t like, and other important things. Understanding when they are active and when they are resting will be able to determine a schedule for feeding them or allowing them to be active. Sometimes we …
Petting a turtle is a unique experience. Many people like petting turtles because they are low maintenance and they are silent. However, sometimes people don’t understand that turtles also need as much care as any other pets. Which ends up with the owner not taking proper care of turtles and …
Turtles are one of the unique reptiles with 356 species worldwide. Many choose to treat turtles as pets by placing them in an aquarium. Because of its long life expectancy, the turtle can be your loyal companion to accompany your days. Turtles are quiet pets, unlike cats or dogs, which …
Sea turtles are sometimes referred to as marine turtles. They are reptiles of the order testudines and the suborder cryptodira and they can be categorized as hard shelled or leathery shelled. Talking of characteristics of sea turtles, what about when it comes to keeping sea turtles as pets? Can you …
Turtles are not only exotic pets but their peaceful engagement and low maintenance lifestyle often make them one of the best choices for many animal lovers. Many turtle enthusiasts like to learn all the habit patterns of turtles which can be helpful to provide a good life to their pet. …
Turtles are very cute and dear pets of many owners. Due to their size and curiosity to explore, they might get harmed by a dog or get into an accident with an automobile which unfortunately damages their shell. Can a turtle shell repair itself? Yes, turtles can repair their shells …
Having a turtle as a pet is quite fun. Turtles are not picky eaters. They eat whatever is in front of them. Sometimes pet owners don’t understand what foods are good for turtles and what aren’t. For example, some owners give bread to their pet turtles. Can turtles eat bread? …
Turtles have always been one of the most trending and demanded pets all around the world. What makes them so special is their exotic bodies and exquisite and unique shells. Turtles also make noises. Sometimes these noises are loud enough to not let the owners sleep. While many people are …
Despite being one of the most popular pets, owners often find it difficult after some time to pet turtles and may ask where can I rehome my turtles? The best an owner can do is find a new home. Where can I sell my turtle? Owners should understand that it …
Turtle is the only reptile that is unique because it has a tough outer shell-like armor to protect its body. They only have one shell, and can’t be left to get a new one. Turtle’s shell is a unique organ like other reptiles with a backbone. Does a turtle have …
Since most turtles spend a great deal of their time in water, one would expect them to have fins. Yet examining a typical turtle, one sees no discernible fins. This leads to the question on whether turtles actually have fins – and if they don’t, how they manage to operate …
The axolotl is a remarkable animal and a trending pet also known as the Mexican walking fish, Axolotls aren’t your everyday pet, though they are certifiably unique. They are a kind of salamander that remains aquatic its entire life. They can live for up to 15 years which is unusual …
Turtles are amazing creatures. They can live in several places such as lakes, oceans, rivers, and even deserts. Small animals like turtles can live in harsh conditions and are targeted by various predators. They need something to defend themselves from the environment and predators. Do turtles have scales? Scute is …
Determining the exact age of a red eared slider can be tricky. That is unless you happen to know when it was hatched. There are nonetheless several methods you can use to make decent estimates of your red ear slider’s age. Read on, to establish how you can work out …
It can often be hard to tell if a turtle is dead, asleep or hibernating/brumating. In this article, you will find information on how you can tell – for sure – if a turtle is dead. What are the signs of a dead turtle? This is how to tell if …
People often express interest in knowing whether turtles have tails, and if they do, what purpose(s) those tails serve. Read on, for answers. Do turtles have tails? Yes, all turtles have tails. Male turtles have longer and thicker tails than female turtles. The turtle tail serves an important role in …
One of the most frequently asked questions about turtles is as to whether they sleep. In this article, we answer that question comprehensively: with regard to whether turtles sleep – and if they do, how, when and where they sleep. Do turtles sleep? Yes, turtles do sleep. They find safe …
Did you know that the painted turtle is the most common pet turtle in the United States and worldwide? A painted turtle is also a popular turtle beside the red-eared slider. To maintain a painted turtle, you have to think about creating a great habitat tank for your pet painted …
Do hermit crabs and turtles get along? There is much resemblance between turtle and hermit crabs. Both of them are terrestrial and aquatic. Both species can live in the aquarium, and many people keep them as pets. If you want to keep both of them in one place, then it …
As the winter sets in, turtles seem to suddenly ‘disappear’. This causes people who have an interest in them to wonder where they go. And that in turn leads to the question as to whether turtles hibernate, and if so, how they go about it. This article addresses these and …
One of the questions we often get regarding turtles is on how they reproduce. People want to know whether turtles lay eggs and if so, when, where and how they lay the eggs. In this article, you will find the answers to all those questions. Do turtles lay eggs? The …
One of the most frequently asked questions about turtles is the one on how they mate. Sometimes, we get this question from people who are considering breeding turtles. At other times, we get this question from individuals who are just curious. Read on, for answers. How do turtles mate? Turtle …
One of the most fascinating things about turtles is their ability to go into their shells. After witnessing this phenomenon, most people are left with a number of questions, key among them being on why turtles hide in the shells. Read on, for answers. Why do turtle hide in their …
You may already be familiar with turtles in the water, but did you know that turtles can drown too? Turtle owners must know this because they may think that turtles are animals that can live in water like fish and breath underwater. Can Turtles breathe underwater? Turtles are not like …
Have you ever seen a white spot on your turtle shell? There are several possibilities for your turtle to have white spot disease, and one of them can be easily treated. Many equate the white spot on the turtle shell with the ich that often occurs in freshwater fish. Can turtles …