Austwickia chelonae is a very contagious turtle disease that is still poorly understood. Placed in the Dermatophilaceae family of gram-positive bacteria, A. chelonae was named after the late botanist, Peter …
How to build a turtle nesting box All gravid turtles need a nesting site. In fact, the lack of nesting sites is the main reason why most gravid turtles fail …
How to set up a semi-aquatic turtle tank is a question many turtle enthusiasts ask, especially given the variety of semi-aquatic turtles available. While red-eared sliders require spacious water aquariums …
Turtle Septicemia, also referred to as sepsis, is a generalised blood infection. Today, we’re going to look at this poorly understood illness. This serious condition can be easy to spot …
An indoor turtle pond is a great way to create a controlled environment for your pet aquatic turtles. By choosing to create a pond rather than using an aquarium setup …
No matter how hard we try to keep them happy and safe, turtles and tortoises do occasionally get sick. As animal parents it’s our job to figure out why, and …
White spots on a turtle’s shell are a common problem, but fortunately one that can be easy to resolve. Appearing as either small patches or large areas, white spots can …
It may sound unappealing, but keeping an eye on your turtle’s poop is one of the best ways to monitor its health. A turtle’s bowel movements can reveal early warning …
An outdoor turtle pond is the ultimate habitat for your turtle. A pond is especially beneficial for large adult turtles. However, building a turtle pond is quite different from building …
Respiratory infections are all too common in pet turtles, but as you’ll soon discover, they are both treatable and preventable. First, let’s define what a respiratory infection is. When germs …