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Turtles aren’t known for their speed. Rather, these gentle creatures are well-known for being slow. While it’s true that turtles are slow-moving creatures, this is usually on land. In water, …

There are 25 different types of turtles in Virginia. If you are a turtle lover who lives in Virginia, you might be wondering what types of turtles are available in …

Being bit by a turtle is usually nocuous, but they can also be very painful and serious. Some bites, such as those delivered by snapping turtles, can cause serious injuries …

World Turtle Day is a day once a year to raise awareness about the protection of turtles and tortoises and their fast-disappearing natural habitats. It was founded by the American …

There are several types of aggressive turtles out there and some bite worse than others. Being bitten by a turtle may not seem like a big deal but it is …

Tortoises as pets are very popular these days. They are in some ways much easier to care for than a turtle and as a bonus are relatively quiet. The biggest …

Turtles don’t have teeth, and this includes freshwater turtles, sea turtles, terrapins, and even tortoises. Instead of teeth, these chelonians have strong beaks with which they bite, tear, and chew. …

Terrapins are actually turtles, and while they do not belong to a distinct species, all terrapins are turtles. In fact, some use the term terrapin to simply refer to freshwater …

Turtle stacking usually occurs when turtles are basking. Turtles bask to receive warmth and UV rays from a light/heat source. In nature, the source is the sun and in captivity it …

Cats and turtles shouldn’t be in the same vicinity without any boundary. This is because cats can attack and harm turtles. Unlike dogs, cats are amazing climbers and can easily …