Pet Turtles Videos

Mini turtles don't need a large habitat, but they may require a good combination of mixed greens. Find out about the differences in mini-turtles from a reptile specialist in this free video on...

The diet of a turtle varies depending on the species. Discover why desert tortoises prefer cactus and how lettuce lacks nutritional value with tips from a reptile specialist in this free video on...

After getting a wild turtle, the first thing a pet owner should do is take it to the veterinarian to be dewormed. Take care of a wild turtle by simulating its natural habitat with tips from a...

Snapping turtles are dangerous and should always be grabbed by the back of their tail and held away from the body. Take care of snapping turtles by providing a proper diet with tips from a reptile...

Painted turtles require a 20-gallon tank filtration system, heat lamps and a rock or log. Take care of a painted turtle using proper hygiene with tips from a reptile specialist in this free video...

Freshwater turtles eat fish, minnows, plants, leeches and many other foods. Learn about the diet of freshwater turtles, and why pet owners should feed them vegetables, with tips from a reptile...

A desert tortoise's environment should have a mixture of sand, some rocks to climb on and heat lamps. Take care of desert tortoises and provided a proper diet with tips from a reptile specialist...

Turtle tanks need to be cleaned thoroughly, including changing out sand and filtration pumps. Clean a turtle tank by scrubbing out algae and using a bleach mixture with tips from a reptile...

Most of the aquatic turtles that people keep as pets are mud turtles or red ear sliders. Set up an aquatic turtle's habitat by buying a properly-sized tank with tips from a reptile specialist in...

Algae should be scrubbed off of a turtle's shell so that it doesn't stay permanently attached. Clean turtle shells of green algae and scutes with tips from a reptile specialist in this free video...

The sex of red-eared slider turtles can be determined by looking at the length of their nails and their chest cavities. Look for long claws and chest indentations in male turtles with tips from a...

Quick signs of a turtle's death include smell, sunken eyes and no movement. Determine if a pet turtle has passed away, despite a possible lack of warning signs, with tips from a reptile specialist...

Box turtles pull all of their body into their shell when they are scared to protect from predators. Take care of box turtles by giving them a lot of room and providing a moist environment with...

Land turtles should be taken outside on occasion because heat lamps can't simulate UV rays. Take care of land turtles by providing an area that simulates their natural habitat with tips from a...

Learning information about turtles can help pet owners keep their reptile friends from developing deformities. Discover facts about turtles, such as how to identify bone diseases, with tips from a...

The foods that turtles eat vary depending on the species. Find out facts about turtle food, such as the land tortoise's preference of wild crickets and earthworms, with tips from a reptile...

Box turtles like to eat mixed greens, while tortoises prefer wild grasses, cacti and flowers. Learn about turtle eating habits and supplementing a pet turtle's diet with tips from a reptile...

Some symptoms of turtle diseases include bubbles coming out of the nostrils and diarrhea. Look out for symptoms of turtle diseases, such as upper respiratory infections, with tips from a reptile...

Pet turtles often start depending on their owner for food and recognizing their owner's scheduling. Learn about turtle behaviors and personality traits from a reptile specialist in this free video...

The reasons for turtles refusing to eat include confusion about the season and upper respiratory infection. Find out why a pet turtle isn't eating with advice from a reptile specialist in this...

Field guides and reference books are the best resources for identifying turtle breeds. Discover the differences between desert tortoises and other turtles with tips from a reptile specialist in...

When taking care of turtles, remember that different species require different cage setups. Create a good environment for a pet turtle and feed it properly with tips from a reptile specialist in...

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...

When buying a turtle, mud turtles, musk turtles and painted turtles make great pets. Learn how to buy a turtle with expert tips from of in this free video about reptiles.

Before buying a turtle terrarium, know the species of pet turtles. Find out how to buy turtle terrarium with expert tips from an a pet store owner in this free video about reptiles.

To care for red slider, keep them outside in the backyard. Discover how to care for red slider pet turtles with expert tips from a pet store owner in this free video about reptiles.

To properly care for tortoises, make sure to check the tortoise species before feeding it. Learn to care for tortoises with expert tips from a pet store owner in this free video about reptiles.

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.

Turtle won't eat? Different turtle species eat different things. So, first identify the turtle before getting alarmed. Get more information about turtle eating habits with tips from the owner of a...

Protecting endangered sea turtle nests is the first step to help save this turtle species. Get information to help save endangered sea turtles with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this...

Turtle tanks are only used for specific water turtles. Learn to set up a turtle tank with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video.

Checking the PH level in a turtle tank is important for healthy turtles. Get information about cleaning and caring for turtle tanks with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet...

Long-neck turtles, also know as snake turtles, can't pull their head into their shell. Learn to care for long-neck turtles with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video.

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.

Mini turtles are easier to keep as small pets than large turtles. Get information about small pet turtles with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video.

Snapping turtles are carnivorous and mainly eat fish. Learn to care for snapping turtles with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video.

Wild turtles are protected by state laws that govern their adoption and care. Get more information about wild turtles with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video.

Desert tortoises eat vegetables, but they prefer dried plants and grasses. Learn to care for desert tortoises with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video.

Turtles have been around for more than 215 million years! Discover more common facts about turtles with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video.

Most turtles are herbivores that eat a variety of vegetables and plant food. Learn turtle food facts with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video.

Understand the eating habits of a new pet turtles. New pet turtles may not eat for a few days. Learn more about turtle eating habits with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet...

Vitamin deficiencies cause many common turtle diseases. Identify symptoms of turtle diseases by looking at their shell with these tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video.

Pet turtles may react to the owner's presence, especially if they are fed often by the same person. Discover common pet turtle behaviors with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free...

Unless it's a baby turtle, identifying the age of turtles can be very difficult. Learn about aging turtles with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video.

Pet turtles don't like to be handled, which is an important consideration when choosing pets. Learn more about turtle characteristics with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet...

Outdoor ponds allow turtles to get natural UV light, which keeps them healthy. Discover the benefits of outdoor turtle ponds with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video.

Male turtles are easy to sex because they have long toenails and an indented shell. Learn to identify male and female turtles with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video.

Land turtles burrow in dirt to escape the heat. Get tips for caring for land turtles and tortoises from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video.

Box turtles do very well in outdoor pens. Learn to care for box turtles with tips from the owner of a reptile store in this free pet care video.

It's important to have a veterinarian lined up when you get a box turtle. Learn how to find a vet, as well as other information about turtles in this free pet care video.