Has your turtle recently stopped moving, and you wonder what could be wrong with it? Or you have not had your turtle very long, but you’re concerned because it doesn’t…

Does your turtle seem skittish around you or retreat into its shell when you get near their tank?  You may think your turtle is scared of you, but the truth…

Have you ever walked in on your turtle laying or floating on its back? Something like this can happen for several reasons, whether they are sick, unhappy with their environment,…

A heat lamp can help provide your turtle with the necessary heat it needs to bask and dry off. But sometimes, it's not always a viable option. Whether it's too…

Turtles are known to be shy creatures, but like any other animal on the planet, they bully each other.  Turtles that bully others may do so by using their size…

You might be concerned if you notice that your turtle’s head is constantly twitching.  There are several reasons why a turtle's head twitches, including respiratory illness, parasites, unsafe tank conditions,…

If there’s one thing most people can agree on, it’s that Snapping turtles look pretty intimidating. Both main species, Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra Serpentina) and Alligator Snapping Turtle (Macrochelys temminckii),…

Turtles can make amazing pets, and there are so many different species to choose from. In this article, we will be talking about aquatic (or semi-aquatic) turtles, and how long…

One of the most common questions people have about owning pet turtles is, “Do they need friends?” In other words, “Can two turtles share the same tank?” This is an…