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By Arman You cannot get a sunburn through glass, but that does not mean it stops all UV rays. Even if you do not get burned, rays that cause skin or eye damage can still pass through. As sunlight enters through window glass or plastic, UV radiation is filtered out. Turtles should be exposed to […]

By Arman Box turtle care may appear simple, but because these reptiles are hardy and long-lived in the wild, they are sometimes ignored as pets. The majority of people have no idea how to care for them properly. Because box turtles can live up to 60 years, knowing how to care for them is crucial […]

By Arman Turtles are among the most popular exotic pets, and several turtle breeds have risen to the top of the reptile pet. Tiny pet turtles are also known as small-dollar turtles, quarter turtles, turtles, dwarf turtles, and other names in the market. Only a few turtle species remain more than a foot long in […]

By Arman When turtles don’t get enough Vitamin A in their food, they develop Vitamin A deficiency (also known as hypovitaminosis A), which causes problems with their skin and other organs. Vitamin A insufficiency is common in turtles when they are kept as pets. Vitamin A is required to develop healthy skin, mucous membranes, and […]

By Arman If you have a turtle as a pet and keep it in a tank, you probably see algae developing on its shell. While this is a standard process in wild turtles, it is not always suitable for your pet turtle. You may get rid of the algae on your turtle in a variety […]

By Arman If you have a tortoise to care for, you have to ensure that you provide them with the best diet available.  Your house or school is not a natural habitat for a tortoise; you should do everything you can to help them feel at ease and to replicate some of the natural surroundings […]

By Arman The shell of the tortoise is just like other sections of the body, a live organ. The shells consist of a mixture of bones, cartilage, skin, blood vessels, and nerves, etc. Turtles’ shells can get Bacteria, break, fracture or damage. Turtle shell rot is a disease that is infected by polluted waters. Both […]

By Arman A turtle that refuses to eat is not necessarily a cause for worry, and there are many reasons why this may be the case. However, before moving on, make sure nothing is wrong, especially if you are dealing with a young turtle. A stressful shift in the animal’s surroundings might be the reason […]

By Arman Shedding of Shell According to turtle breeders and owners, it’s pretty standard for a turtle to have an itchy shell when it’s going to shed its shell or pieces of its shell. Turtles love to scratch by themselves but don’t help them in this task because they will indeed not like this. They […]

By Arman Turtles, like many other pets, require a specific tank temperature to keep their body temperature stable. It is necessary for them because it helps in digestion, breathing, and disease resistance. Turtles, unlike humans, cannot adjust their body temperature internally. It is your responsibility to keep your body temperature stable by maintaining your surroundings. […]

By Arman The shell of a turtle is composed of almost 60 bones. The hard outer shell layer, known as the scutes, is formed by a thin epithelium covering the bony shell. Scutes are plate-like scales with a keratin composition comparable to that of fingernails.  They protect the bones and epithelium of the shell underneath […]

By Arman The most common and best turtle tank substrates are sand, river pebbles, and gravel. You must take extra care while selecting a substrate because some types of substrates may be pretty harmful to your turtle.  Let’s take a deeper look at each type of substrate to discover which ones are potentially hazardous, as […]

By Arman It is a piece of crucial information to have if you are thinking about adding a second pet turtle to your household or if you currently have two turtles and want to learn how to better care for them. Is it possible for two turtles to share a tank? The answer is yes. […]

By Arman Whether you’re a fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or not, there’s no excuse not to see the Turtles in their natural habitat. Turtles are one of the oldest creatures in the ocean and have lived on the land for 215 million years. Giant tortoises found in South America and Africa are […]

By Arman Best Sites To Buy Turtles Have you ever thought about raising a turtle as a pet? If not, then this does it right now? Baby turtles are raised as pets all over the world. No matter from whichever part of the world, if you want your baby turtle, you can get your baby […]