Turtles

Have you ever come across a clutch of turtle eggs in your tank while caring for your aquatic pets? Or … Read more

If your turtle’s shell is soft you are dealing with a common but serious problem for pet reptiles. Unless your … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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