Turtles

Here's what to watch out for when it comes to your pet Greek tortoise's health based on my personal experience.

Here are some tips on what to feed and how to care for your pet Greek Tortoise.

There are many substrate options available. Here's how to choose the best substrate that is easy to maintain, good for your tortoise, and reasonably priced.

Understand the best habitat and materials you need to create an environment for your Greek tortoise. Here's what you need to build an enclosure your tortoise will thrive in.

Here is everything you need to know about caring for your very own Greek tortoise. I give many tips and advice that stem from my personal experience of being a tortoise owner myself.

Looking for the perfect name for your pet tortoise? Choose from this list of over 100 unique, funny, and cute names for your special companion.

Say hello to one of the most difficult tortoise species to breed. There's no fighting nature on this one, but when the little ones hatch, the moment will be worth every sacrifice.

Turtles are cute pets to own. Unfortunately, very few people know how to care for them. If you wish to polish your turtle parenting skills, have a look at this guide.

Welcome your new baby reptile home the safe way. Learn what this tiny wonder needs for a happy trip, a cosy place, and ongoing care.

Everything you need to know about the red-eared slider turtle's diet, tank setup, and general maintenance requirements.

Your kid is begging you for a pet turtle, but is it really a good idea? This is what you need to know to determine if getting a pet turtle is the right decision for your child.

Many owners become concerned when they notice bubbles or liquid seeping from their pet's nose. A healthy tortoise should have clear and dry nostrils, but not every snotty case is a cause for panic.

Teaching yourself to determine the sex of your Leopard tortoise can seem impossible in the beginning. The good news is that once you get the hang of reading the signs, you'll never forget them.

Not knowing the best foods for your sulcata can be stressful. Too little of this, too much of that; their diet can be quite daunting! This article will teach you everything you need to know!

Sulcata tortoises make great pets and companions, but they require a significant amount of preparation and care.

An overview of simple, commonsense care for box turtles as pets or backyard denizens.

If the Ninja Turtles are cool enough to have awesome names, then so is your pet turtle! This article includes 40 fun, funny, and creative name ideas to get you thinking. Also included are tips for choosing a good name and a list of the most common types of pet turtles.

Do you plan on keeping a turtle you found outdoors? If it is legal to do so in your area, keeping one is possible. Find out how to provide the proper habitat, lighting, diet, and care.

A recipe for homemade turtle food you can make at home with fresh ingredients. You control the portions and quality!

What to do and what not to do when taking care of turtles.

Caught vs. bought, which turtle is for you? Learn about whether it's better to buy a turtle from a pet store or catch a wild turtle for a pet.

Learn how to properly take care of a baby snapping turtle here, including tips on how to create a comfortable habitat, what to feed it, and how to help your turtle live long and grow large!

You can use a kiddie pool for your turtle if it's winter or you need a cheap alternative to an aquarium. Here's how I set mine up so the water is clean and at the right temperature.

I was given a baby turtle that was taken from its home outdoors, and I soon plan on releasing it back into the wild. What problems could arise from releasing a domestic turtle into the world?

You've probably been told some lies about pet turtles. I'm here to set the record straight. In this article, I go over a handful of incorrect ideas about turtles as pets.

Learn how to create a sufficient outdoor setup for pet turtles and why you should and should not do it.

Did you realize that there are different creative ways of setting up an aquarium for a baby softshell turtle? Find out exactly what you'll need to take proper care of them in that environment.

Here are some steps you should take if you think your pet turtle is sick.

I have raised an eastern spiny softshell turtle since the day it hatched, and I want to share how I've cared for it. Learn about making a home for your turtle, feeding it, providing UVB rays, and more.

Looking to have a turtle or tortoise as a pet for the first time? Here is a beginner's guide to caring for and maintaining one.

Turtles eat a variety of plants and animals. Identify what type of turtle you have in order to best determine the type of food it will eat.

Turtles and tortoises can make great pets, but they are not easy to care for. Here's my list of the top ten things people overlook when considering purchasing one of these pets.

One of my turtles came down with septicemia. Here are the signs and symptoms to look out for and how to avoid making your tortoise sick.

Do you have a red-footed tortoise? Wondering how to keep him healthy? Red-footed tortoises are usually pretty healthy as long as their diet is maintained and their habitat has the right humidity, temperature, and lighting.

You may see a tiny turtle and get the impulse to get one as a pet, but before you do, make sure you know what you are getting into.

Learn how to keep Russian tortoises and what they need to thrive, including care, diet, enclosures, ideal temperatures, and more.