When purchasing a turtle for home keeping, many believe that it does not need special care. Of course, compared to cats and dogs, the needs of reptiles are more modest. However, they need…

If a pet’s shell has become soft, this is an alarming symptom of various diseases of an exotic animal, which can significantly shorten the life of a turtle or cause its death. Owners…

Features of keeping and caring for the red-eared turtle are based around water – the main condition for a comfortable life for a freshwater reptile. Let’s figure out how much water a red-eared…

The question of whether a turtle belongs to a certain class from time to time arises among children, animal lovers, and simply inquisitive people. Some tend to consider turtles amphibians (amphibians), others stubbornly…

You can get a turtle – both in an apartment and in a private house. Common species are often given away for free via message boards. Conservative animals do not benefit from a…

Improper housing conditions and various infectious diseases in red-eared and terrestrial turtles are the causes of mycoses – diseases caused by pathogenic fungi. It is quite difficult to treat the fungus, especially in…

Can turtles sneeze? Of course they can, when sneezing, reptiles make a funny sound that amuses all family members. But the sneeze of an animal is not always a reason for laughter, sometimes…

Bog turtles live in the temperate zone. They are ubiquitous in Southern and Central Europe, as well as in the Central part of Russia. The habitat extends to Asia, North Africa and North…

In nature, red-eared turtles live along the shores of lakes and rivers in subtropical and temperate climates. Therefore, for the home maintenance of this heat-loving reptile, it is necessary to properly equip an…

In captivity, the life expectancy of reptiles is significantly reduced, so future owners want to know the exact age of the purchased pet. Let’s figure out how to determine the age of a…