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Owning a pet turtle requires plenty of attention and care from the owner. A pet turtle, although small, is a large responsibility. Give your turtle the best care by following the advice and suggestions with the following quick guide.
Proper temperature, water quality and feeding are important aspects of maintaining the health of semi aquatic turtles and aquatic turtles (which are called terrapins). Read More
Snapping turtle may sound dangerous, but they can actually be really good pets if you know how to take care of them. Whether you just purchased a turtle or are pondering Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
Turtles are beautiful creatures to have as pets, but when they get sick, it can be simply mind-boggling about how to treat them. They are harder to treat than cats and dogs Read More
So your little one dragged home a turtle and you have no idea how to take care of it. Relax, turtles are pretty easy pets and, with a short list of supplies, you can be Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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 Read More
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. Read More
The desert tortoise is sometimes referred to as a desert turtle, but there are big differences between a tortoise and a turtle. Turtles live mostly in the water and are Read More
Learn how to identify the signs of a healthy turtle when purchasing or adopting a pet turtle in this free animal care video clip. Read More
Learn to recognize and identify the signs and symptoms of a sick turtle in this free how to video clip. Read More
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