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 …