Whether you’re a proud tortoise owner or taking care of a playful aquatic turtle, understanding what your reptile buddy can safely eat is the key to good pet turtle care. Let’s take a look at ...

For temperature control, the aquatic care site recommends that people ... When it comes to food, your pet turtle's diet is omnivorous. Younger turtles − between 7 and 10 years old − should ...

As a general rule, tortoises live the longest, but turtles are also fairly long-lived compared to most domestic pets, assuming all their needs are met. Expect an aquatic turtle to live around 20 ...

Feeding a pet turtle or tortoise may seem simple – just offer a mix of vegetables, the odd fruity treat, a bit of meat here and there or scraps from the table. But there’s more to it than ...

These aquatic, semiaquatic or terrestrial creatures ... according to Live Science. Your pet turtle's diet is omnivorous. Younger turtles − between 7 and 10 years old − should eat more ...

These can't be just any wetlands — the spotted turtle needs clear, clean water; a soft substrate; and aquatic or emergent vegetation ... In order to protect the spotted turtle from the pet trade (and ...

Freshwater turtles eat insects and aquatic larvae, crustaceans and aquatic vegetation ... the most sought after - their rarity making them particularly valuable to the pet trade. Illegal wildlife ...

Turtles are semi-aquatic creatures that can be kept as pets with minimal effort. Their diet varies based on species, habitat, and age. Pet turtles require a balanced diet of meat, vegetables ...

In a previous column, the author discussed the overall management of turtle shell injuries. This column continues by describing basic techniques for repairing and stabilizing fractured turtle shells.

The enclosure must have dry and wet areas for the pet to swim and relax. The turtle's tank has to be cleaned regularly, even with adequate filtration systems. For temperature control, the aquatic ...

These can't be just any wetlands — the spotted turtle needs clear, clean water; a soft substrate; and aquatic or emergent vegetation ... In order to protect the spotted turtle from the pet trade (and ...