Freshwater Turtles

 Turtles, tortoises, and terrapins are all members of the super order of Chelonia and as such are classified as chelonians. Most people refer to the reptiles in this order as turtles, though there are differences between them. Chelonians are characterized by the shell extending from their ribs, called a carapace. The carapace is comprised of bone or cartilage. Like other reptiles, turtles are cold-blooded, meaning they draw their warmth from their surroundings. Although some turtles are water-dwelling animals, they breathe air and lay their eggs on land. Aquatic turtles...

Red Eared Slider

Red Eared Slider Turtles are very popular around the world but they originally came from the southern portion of the United States. These types of Turtles have been considered to be the most popular type of pet turtle you can find. There are some interesting things you may not know about the Red Eared Slider Turtle and in this article we will try and shed a little light on some of the most common things, and some of the things that aren’t common at all. The first thing you may not have known about Red Eared Slider Turtles is how easy it is to tell the difference...

How-To Buy a Pet Turtle

Tips On Finding Turtles for Sale When finding turtles for sale , you need to know where to go as well as be familiar with the type of turtle you want. The common turtle comes in different colors and sizes. It may also be aquatic, land based or both. It may eat only vegetables, are carnivorous or are omnivorous. Having that said, the common turtle requires proper and very specific turtle care and cannot be just left in a container or fed any kind of food. Turtle health is just as fragile as human health, so make sure you are committed if you’re planning on buying turtles...

Types of Turtles

Recognizing The Different Types of Turtles There are several types of turtles that thrive in different parts of the world. There are turtles that prefer to have both dry land and water , and there are those that are known as aquatic turtles , which mainly live in water. Before buying a turtle and learning about general turtle care, know what type of turtle you want first. Before learning how to look after turtles, know the difference between a terrapin, tortoise and turtle . Terrapins usually live on land but do require some water to wet themselves with. They are both...