Pet Turtles

Map turtles are cold-blooded reptiles with a variety of needs that can be provided in an outdoor enclosure. Regardless of how well designed the enclosure, however, map turtles should not be left...

Turtles sometimes need to regulate their body temperatures by leaving the water and basking in the sun (or under a lamp). You can make a basking ramp for your aquarium, pond or pool with natural...

Painted turtles are a popular choice for pet owners looking to acquire a gentle turtle. While many reptiles are not generally at ease with frequent handling, most painted turtles can become...

The eastern long-necked turtle is native to eastern Australia. Although juvenile eastern long-necked turtles are often sold in pet stores, they are suitable only for an experienced reptile...

Painted turtles are considered the most widely distributed turtle species in North America. They are found all over the United States in bogs, marshes, rivers, lakes and streams.

Painted turtles are beautiful and popular animals. People often adopt them, however, before realizing how much work is involved in providing a painted turtle with a healthy and adequate habitat....

The Mississippi Mud Turtle is a sawback turtle recognizable for its yellow-striped greenish-brown skin. Found from western Mississippi to central Illinois, these turtles are strong swimmers most...

Red-eared sliders (RES) are a friendly species of reptile offering added interest to your aquatic set-up. Perhaps you are interested in keeping RES as indoor pets, or maybe you would like to add...

This article will explain how to set up an adequate tank for a red eared slider turtle, which are aquatic turtles.

A turtle tank setup should include heat lamps, rocks, cacti and a basking area. Set up a turtle tank and try to recreate its natural habitat with tips from a reptile specialist in this free video...

Painted turtles require a basking and swimming area. Learn to care for painted turtles with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video.

Usually green with yellow stripes and sometimes red markings near the eyes, red-eared sliders are the turtles most commonly sold in the United States. A full-grown turtle's shell can reach 12...

So you've just come home from the pet shop, and you've brought a turtle, maybe it's for a child, maybe you just like turtles. The young girl at the pet shop gave you some general care tips and...

Basking areas, or docks, for your turtle can attach to the side of the aquarium or float in the water. Learn how to choose a basking dock for your turtle from an industry professional in this free...

The heat lamp for your turtle’s basking area needs a ceramic top so it doesn’t melt. Learn how to choose heat lamps for your turtle from an industry professional in this free pet care video.

Under the right conditions a painted turtle can live for over twenty years. Thats a long time to spend with your pet, and its important to keep him happy and healthy. This guide explains the...

Baby water turtles are lively, entertaining pets for adults and older children. In a properly set-up environment, they aren't very demanding and they often become tame enough to accept food from...

Turtles are great pets for people who want more than a fish, but don't have the room or the inclination to own a dog or cat. Turtles need their tanks warm in order to digest their food. The heat...

Creating the perfect environment for your semiaquatic turtle is key to keeping your pet healthy and happy. With a few important supplies and some attention to detail your turtle habitat will be...