Pet Turtle Care

 Pet turtles may seem like a simple pet to care for. Smaller turtles are sold at low prices and can even be won as prizes at carnivals. They are a favorite pet among children. Turtles do require a lot of attention and special care. There is more to caring for a turtle than feeding it pellets and leaving it in a tank. Things such as the temperature of the water, a varied diet, and how much sunlight the turtle is getting are important. Knowing the basics of turtle care will result in a happy turtle and a turtle that lives for a long time. When first acquired, most turtles...

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...

Top Turtle Care Tips

Top 5 Ways to Care for a Turtle Once you get a turtle as your pet , you should start learning how you can properly take care of it. Since there are different kinds of turtles, you must know the specific needs of the one that you bought. Below are the best 5 tips in caring for any kind of turtle so that they will get the proper turtle care and live a longer life: Make them feel at home The right environment is essential for your turtles. But before doing so, you might want to know first more about turtles and what their needs are in an environment. There are some turtles...