By Turtle Times Guide to Painted Turtles: Everything You Need to Know If you’re a beginner looking to learn more about these incredible creatures, you’ve come to the right place. Painted turtles, scientifically known as Chrysemys picta, are captivating reptiles found throughout North America. In this beginner’s guide, we will take you on a journey […]

By Turtle Times Guide to Painted Turtles: Everything You Need to Know If you’re a beginner looking to learn more about these incredible creatures, you’ve come to the right place. Painted turtles, scientifically known as Chrysemys picta, are captivating reptiles found throughout North America. In this beginner’s guide, we will take you on a journey […]

By Turtle Slider Turtle Care: Navigating Food, Tank Size, and Compatibility Are you considering adding a slider turtle to your family? If so, you’re in luck! Slider turtles can make wonderful pets that bring joy and fun to their owners. Caring for these fascinating creatures does require some work, though. You’ll need to consider food, […]

By Turtle Slider Turtle Care: Navigating Food, Tank Size, and Compatibility Are you considering adding a slider turtle to your family? If so, you’re in luck! Slider turtles can make wonderful pets that bring joy and fun to their owners. Caring for these fascinating creatures does require some work, though. You’ll need to consider food, […]

By Turtle Meet the Incredible Softshell Turtle: Habitat, Features, and Behavior Have you ever heard of a creature that’s like a ninja but lives underwater? Well, let me introduce you to the amazing Softshell Turtle! These fantastic reptiles may not wear black suits but can move swiftly and silently through the water. Softshell turtles have […]

By Turtle Meet the Incredible Softshell Turtle: Habitat, Features, and Behavior Have you ever heard of a creature that’s like a ninja but lives underwater? Well, let me introduce you to the amazing Softshell Turtle! These fantastic reptiles may not wear black suits but can move swiftly and silently through the water. Softshell turtles have […]

By Turtle The sideneck turtle has a unique look with its side-tucked head, unlike other turtles. Many people love its constant “smiling” appearance. If you’re thinking of having one as a pet, they’re lovely but need some extra care. However, if you’re a committed beginner, they can be good for you. Just remember, with the […]

By Turtle The sideneck turtle has a unique look with its side-tucked head, unlike other turtles. Many people love its constant “smiling” appearance. If you’re thinking of having one as a pet, they’re lovely but need some extra care. However, if you’re a committed beginner, they can be good for you. Just remember, with the […]

By Turtle Wood Turtles Unveiled: Care Tips, Habitat, and More Have you ever heard of the majestic Wood Turtle? These intriguing creatures are a species of semi-aquatic turtles found in the United States and Canada. Wood Turtles are both fascinating and beautiful to observe in their natural habitat. Whether you want to add one to […]

By Turtle Terrapin Turtle: The Ultimate Guide to This Remarkable Creature Terrapin turtles are fascinating creatures that live both on land and in water. They have a hard shell called a carapace, which protects them from predators. These cute little turtles can be found in various parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and […]

By Turtle Terrapin Turtles: The Ultimate Guide to This Remarkable Creature Terrapin turtles are fascinating creatures that live both on land and in water. They have a hard shell called a carapace, which protects them from predators. These cute little turtles can be found in various parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and […]

By Turtle Meet the Aggressive Yet Fascinating Creature! Prepare to encounter the captivating world of the snapping turtle – a creature that embodies both aggression and fascination. With its powerful jaws and tenacious nature, the snapping turtle has earned a reputation as one of the most formidable reptiles in the animal kingdom. Meet Chelydra serpentina, […]

By Turtle Meet the Aggressive Yet Fascinating Creature! Prepare to encounter the captivating world of the snapping turtles – a creature that embodies both aggression and fascination. With its powerful jaws and tenacious nature, the snapping turtle has earned a reputation as one of the most formidable reptiles in the animal kingdom. Meet Chelydra serpentina, […]

By Turtle Times Ok, this one gets talked to death, but we still don’t have a consensus. So let’s discuss it here under its heading. Here is some factual information about the light spectrum. Light is generally considered an electromagnetic wave. Wavelength is measured in Nanometers (1/1000000000 meter) IR is 700nm – 1500nm Visible light […]

By Turtle Marvelous Mud Turtles: Exploring the Life of Aquatic Wonders Diving into muddy waters, a small and enigmatic creature reigns supreme – the Mud Turtle. Hailing from wetland wonderlands, these diminutive turtles hold the key to a captivating world hidden beneath the surface. With their rugged shells and unassuming demeanor, Mud Turtles might seem […]

By Turtle Spotted Turtle The Spotted Turtle, scientifically termed Clemmys guttata, holds the distinction of being one of the tiniest semi-aquatic turtles favored by enthusiasts to keep as pets. Spanning from the Eastern and Midwestern stretches of the United States to the southern tips of Canada, these turtles have carved a niche for themselves in […]

By Turtle Box turtles, often called box tortoises, are special turtles mainly found in the US and Mexico. They’re an important part of North America’s wildlife and have been known and loved for a long time. Primary Species Going into the world of box turtles, we find that there are primarily four species that have […]

By Turtle A Closer Look at Musk Turtles: Small Wonders of Aquatic Realms Beneath the gentle ripples of aquatic realms, a tiny wonder roams – the Musk Turtle. Musk Turtles are nature’s aquatic artisans with a shell that tells tales of ancient waters and a demeanor as peaceful as a tranquil pond. Their mystique beckons […]

By Turtle Getting to Know Cooter Turtles: A Beginner’s Guide Cooter turtles, scientifically known as Pseudemys, are popular among beginner turtle enthusiasts. These aquatic reptiles are native to North America and are commonly found in freshwater habitats such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers. Cooter turtles are well-loved for their friendly and docile nature, making […]

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! This Crotalus tigris, found and photographed in AZ, is keeping her eye on you in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user kevinjudd ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured […]

May this wild Alligator on the Peace River in Florida in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user JonathanH bring you a peaceful monday. Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read […]

How cute is this pair of baby Chuckwallas in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user dvl?! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more here: King Snake No products […]

As you can see from our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user TomDickinson, garter snakes come in an amazing variety of colors! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more […]

The cutest of our angry creatures, this great field shot of a Snapping Turtle takes the spotlight our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user anuraanman ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! […]

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! This beautiful pair of Copperheads are just things of beauty in our photo of the day uploaded by kingsnake.com user ShadowChaser ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! As always on Friday, we celebrate all of our venomous reptiles for their contribution to the world. It is our goal […]

This curious little wild Rat snake is checking out the camera in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user cmac107 ! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own and photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more here: King Snake No […]

By Turtle Times Best 3 Gallon Fish Tanks – Equipment, Stocking and Setups It can be difficult to choose the right fish tank from the many options available. The first thing you need to ask yourself is What size tank do I require. The 3-gallon tank has the advantage of being one of the smaller tanks available. […]

This Helmeted Iguana or Hernandez’s helmeted basilisk (Corytophanes hernandezi) in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user chrish is quite the break from our usual. What a regal and stunning animal! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could […]

What a beautiful boa constrictor in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user biophiliacs . Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon Auto […]

Loving this Blue tongue skink just chilling in our Herp Photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user PatS . Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. […]

Happy Rattlesnake Friday! Such a sassy Mamba in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user fangfatale! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Remember, on Rattlesnake Friday we celebrate ALL venomous reptiles, not just the rattlesnakes, to help raise awareness of their benefits on this planet! Upload your own reptile […]

By Turtle Times Snake Neck Turtle Information The Eastern Snake-necked Turtle is an unusual-looking turtle. The turtle’s unusual appearance can be attributed to its long neck, which can reach almost 60% of the length of its shell. Eastern snake-necked Turtles are also called the common snake necked or eastern long-necked. The eastern snake-necked tortoise, like all snake-necked […]

By Turtle Times Things To Try When Sexing Of A Reeves Turtle There is not much information about the sexing of the Reeves Turtle online but here is what we know. Both male and female Reeve’s turtles have notched plastrons. The difference is in the shape of the notch. Males and females have slightly differing […]

By Turtle Times Releasing Turtles Into The Wild & Why You Should Not Do IT Table of Contents Toggle Releasing Turtles Into The Wild & Why You Should Not Do IT Releasing Turtles Into The Wild & Spreading Of Diseases Turtles Diet Releasing Turtles Into The Wild & Climate Releasing Turtles Into The Wild Basking […]

Poised and watching, what a stunning Mangrove in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user ptahtoo! Be sure to tell them you liked it here. Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see them featured here! …read more Read more here: King Snake No products found. Amazon […]

By Turtle Times CHYTRIDIOMYCOSIS IN AMPHIBIANS Chytridiomycosis, an infection of amphibians caused primarily by the fungus Batrachochytrium Dendrobatidis Bd. This is a new disease that has a significant impact on amphibian populations around the world.  Over 200 amphibian and frog species have been decimated or wiped out by the disease.The chytrid fungal Batrachochytrium Dendrobatidis is responsible for this […]

By Turtle Times Best 20 Gallon Aquarium Tank Setup The 20-gallon aquarium or fish tank is ideal for beginners. It’s big enough to house a variety of fish but small enough to keep. This size tank allows you to have a variety of fish as well as live plants, and other inhabitants like snails or […]

By Turtle Times Reptile & Amphibian Laws By State There seem to be a lot of questions regarding reptile and amphibian laws. Hopefully this helps. Table of Contents Toggle Reptile & Amphibian Laws By State Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Deleware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Maryland Massachusetts Federal Links http://www.fws.gov/ http://www.cites.org/ US http://www.api4anima…als_summary.php […]

By Turtle Times Reptile & Amphibian Laws By State There seem to be a lot of questions regarding reptile and amphibian laws. Hopefully this helps. Table of Contents Toggle Reptile & Amphibian Laws By State Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Deleware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Nebraska Nevada New Jersey Federal […]

This pair of Common Toads in our herp photo of the day, uploaded by kingsnake.com user Krallenfrosch are in the middle of amplexus! Just tell the kids they are wrestling! Happy Wednesday! Be sure to tell them you liked it here! Upload your own reptile and amphibian photos photos at gallery.kingsnake.com, and you could see […]