Author: BYA Editorial Staff

One of the first questions beginners ask me is “what do turtles eat?” After all, feeding a new turtle pet

Pet turtles are almost as popular as aquarium fish. And since they can live in glass enclosures folks often wonder

One look at their ornate shell and skin patterns and you’ll see how the Western Painted Turtle gets its name.

Musk Turtle. Stinkpot. Mud Turtle. All of these names might put you off from trying Sternotherus odoratus. Which would be

Red Ear Slider care is an in-depth topic. It is also a great starting point for all potential turtle keepers

The Spotted Turtle is one of my favorite turtle species to recommend to beginning reptile keepers. Their size is very

When browsing your local pet store it is all too easy to fall for an Eastern Box Turtle baby. Their

Mississippi Map Turtles are an active species of aquatic turtle that’s one of the most popular varieties for beginners. Also

African Sideneck Turtles are one of the few species not native to the Americas that are often seen in local