Care

A flipped turtle can sometimes right itself, but do not wait if it is struggling or in danger. On land, hold the shell near the back and lift gently. Never …

Turtles and dogs can live together, but care needs to be taken. For starters, dogs have huge teeth and strong jaws that can crack open a turtle’s shell with ease. …

Breeding Box turtles captively is much better than buying them from a pet store or catching them from the wild. Since these chelonians are so popular and have been successfully …

Captive tortoise breeding is important as it benefits the wild populations in so many ways. For instance, captive breeding programs have helped recover diminished wild populations of many different threatened …

Mouth rot in turtles and tortoises is a serious but treatable disease and occurs in all species. It is in fact one of the most common diseases in captive and …

Turtles and tortoises are famous for their incredible longevity. Some live well beyond a human lifespan. Giant tortoises like the Aldabra or Galápagos species can exceed 150 years, while common …

How do you know if your turtle is Gravid? All healthy mature females can become pregnant turtles. This can happen regardless of if the turtle has mated or not. Of …

Prolapse in turtles and tortoises is a common problem. In fact, even experienced keepers encounter it – despite doing everything they can to keep their animals happy and healthy. Often, …

Turtles need regular rest just like we do. Most common pet turtles are active during the day and settle at night. With the right light cycle, clean water, and steady …

Turtles eat a wide range of foods depending on the species. Most pet turtles are omnivores, enjoying both animal protein and plants. A few are strict herbivores or mainly carnivores. …