Pet Turtles

Having a turtle as a pet is a unique and interesting experience that can provide years of enjoyment. While turtles and tortoises that are provided good care generally remain healthy, occasionally...

Baby turtles, especially as pets, can have a reputation for snapping; however, most are not aggressive to people. They're usually housed in aquariums with smooth rocks serving as a "land" area,...

Snapping turtles earned their name for their predilection for snapping at those trying to handle them. Snapping turtles have a hard shell, which is serrated near the reptile's tail. They have...

Turtles are a type of reptile. Unlike all other reptiles, turtles' soft bodies are covered in a shell for protection of the body. Turtles also differ from other reptiles because they have a beak...

In their natural environment, baby turtles are seldom affected by skin or shell fungus. However, it is a common occurrence in the contained environments where pet turtles dwell. Fungus can be the...

When people think of pet turtles, the first thing that usually comes to mind is a typical red-eared slider. For the most part, they don't really do too much. When I was younger my family had a...

This sounds awful but works great!! My turtle eats a ton of crickets and crickets tend to really smell after a few days. This means I have to go to the pet store twice a week which is not always...

Turtles are popular pets in the United States, and baby turtles are cute and nearly irresistible. They are commonly sold at pet stores and tourist destinations, but you need to use extra caution...

Don't ever use chemicals to clean a turtle's shell. Learn to clean a turtle's shell with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video.

Tortoises, also referred to as land turtles, are reptiles that live on the land and members of the Testudinidae family. They are cousins of sea turtles and are protected from predators by their...

If you are near a stream or a pond, keep your eyes open because may spot is a turtle. There are quite a few different kinds of turtles in North America, some of which bite. Each kind has different...

Try to handle your turtle with both hands. If the turtle is aggressive, handle by the rear half of the shell. Learn how to handle your turtle from an industry professional in this free pet care video.

Look for an undamaged shell and clear eyes when choosing your turtle. Learn how to choose a turtle from an industry professional in this free pet care video.

The record for the longest-lived turtle is held by one that belonged to thee royal family of the Pacific island nation of Tonga. This turtle lived from 1777 to 1965—an incredible 188 years!...

You've found a turtle and are considering keeping it as a pet. Before taking it home and naming it, you want to identify the breed. It is important to identify a turtle's breed to be sure it is...

Turtles and tortoises can live amazingly long lives. The longest documented turtle life span is of Tui Malila, a turtle that belonged to the royal family of Tonga. Tui Malila was born in 1777 and...

Turtles are an integral part of the environment and can make wonderful pets. Their habitat is not a spotless paradise. Turtle shells will often accumulate algae over time. Although the algae...

Whether you bought it or found it, either way you have this pet turtle. Unfortunately, you don't know what to name it, whether it's boy or girl, Johnny or Janey. While they may suffer at trying...

If you've decided to adopt a pet turtle, you need to know more than just how to choose a habitat and food. Knowing how to find a healthy pet turtle can save the expense of vet care for a sickly...

Sea turtles are fascinating members of the reptile family. There are several species of sea turtles. The loggerhead sea turtle is fairly easy to identify. Loggerhead sea turtles are most commonly...

Reptiles are interesting creatures. Each one has its own little quirks or oddities which set them apart from the others. The same goes for our little friend, the snake-necked turtle (its name...

Turtles are popular pets, but caring for a sick one can be difficult. If your turtle must be given shots, you can do it yourself by following these steps.