Reptiles
Why does a turtle have white spots on its shell, causes and treatment of white plaque in red-eared and land turtles
Red-eared turtles are increasingly being adopted as pets, reptiles are absolutely unpretentious, odorless and do not require specific care. Healthy turtles have a strong dark green shell and are distinguished by good activity…
Mouth and teeth of turtles, how many teeth are in the mouth of turtles
The leatherback sea turtle is one of the oldest and largest representatives of the species. In her mouth there are dozens of teeth that, like stalactites, cover the surface of the oral cavity…
How and what turtles breathe under water and on land, the respiratory organs of sea and land turtles
It is widely believed that red-eared and other turtles breathe underwater like fish – with gills. This is a misconception – all types of turtles are reptiles and breathe both on land and…
Who is faster: a snail or a turtle?
Traditionally, turtles are considered to be the most leisurely creatures in the world, even their very name has become a household word and is used to describe slowness. They have only one equally…
How often do you need to feed a red-eared turtle at home, how many times a day should a pet eat
For the proper maintenance of a water turtle at home, diet is of great importance. The peculiarity of these suppressors is an excellent appetite, which often causes overeating and the subsequent development of…
Rickets in red-eared and tortoises: symptoms, treatment, prevention
It is believed that keeping turtles at home is an absolutely easy and rather exciting activity. Land and aquatic reptiles are distinguished by a calm disposition, good health and excellent appetite. But, in…
Turtles in Russia: what species live and are found in our nature
Turtles are among the most ancient animals in the world – there are about three hundred species of these unusual reptiles all over the planet. Russia was no exception – despite the rather…
Why did the shell of the red-eared turtle turn dark or green?
Red-eared turtles are very bright and stylish pets. Many owners acquire unusual exotic animals at a young age precisely for their cheerful color. A bright light green or green shell, combined with red…
The fastest turtle in the world
The Guinness Book of Records has a special section for the achievements of representatives of the terrestrial fauna. The fastest turtle in the world has also been awarded its page. The reptile is…
Why the red-eared turtle floats to the surface and does not sink (like a float)
Small nimble red-eared turtles are very active entertaining pets that you can watch with great pleasure for hours. An attentive owner most often pays attention if his pet floats like a float and…