Choosing a Healthy Pet Turtle Finding a pet turtle at a pet store can be a challenge. It is important to observe the enclosures that house the turtles for signs of neglect. This includes dirty and unkempt tanks, too many turtles within a single enclosure, and poor appearance. The best way to determine if the ...
A turtle can make a delightful pet for any animal lover. So, if your child is pestering you for a pet turtle, why not purchase one? Taking care of a pet turtle is not really that difficult. Before bringing home your pet turtle, you must learn everything about its habits, habitat, and how to take ...
In the interest of full disclosure, I feel compelled to come clean: Growing up, I had a variety of small turtles as pets. They were all named Myrtle and they all led regrettably short lives. Did I handle them? Of course. Did I get sick? Not that I can recall. However, knowing what I know ...
Turtles, and tortoises can be really great pets. The first thing you want to consider when deciding what turtle to buy, is if you want an aquatic turtle, or a land based one. Land tortoises are much easier to care for than aquatic ones, but are generally less active. Aquatic tortoises require a water-based cage, ...
I have a long-standing tradition passed down to me from my dad: any time I see a turtle in the road I slam on the brakes, jump out and rescue it. If it’s in a highly populated area where it’s likely to wind up in the road again the next day, I take it to ...
My daughter, Caroline, has a pet turtle, a red eyed slider called Snapper. I dread the words “We’re going out of town for a few days. Can you take care of Snapper?” I have to say yes because she and her husband have done me a lot of favors and she’s my daughter. But anyone ...
Turtles make good pets except for the fact that if you don’t clean the water on a regular basis the water starts to stink very bad, very fast. Turtles need their water changed at least once every 2 weeks if not more. It depends on how many turtles you have and how big the turtle ...
One of the most fun and amazing pets to have would be a Red-eared slider turtle. These unique creatures are fun to watch and interesting to take care of. First of all, you may be wondering what a red-eared slider turtle is exactly. These tiny turtles are found throughout the United States east of the ...
Getting Red Eared Slider turtles to hibernate is not a difficult task. These hearty, healthy water turtles live throughout most of the Eastern United States and thus are well-prepared for many climates. Hibernation, however, is not without risk, and if you’re interested in learning how to get your Red-Eared Slider to hibernate, there are several ...
Turtles, after goldfish, are one of the world’s most often neglected pets. Because they’re so inexpensive and easy to purchase, many people place little value on their care. Nearly everyone has a story about the demise of their childhood pet turtle. The market has tightened up a little, and it’s no longer as common as ...
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