Reptiles
Trimming the claws and beak of a turtle
In nature and when properly kept in captivity, the turtle grinds its beak and claws on its own. But, when the turtle is fed soft food with a lot of protein and kept…
Shedding, cleaning and caring for a tortoise shell
It is never necessary to lubricate the shell of turtles with anything, unless it is a fungus cream during the treatment of a reptile. The limbs and neck of turtles can be lubricated…
Bathing and washing turtles
Bathing is considered necessary for all turtles to stimulate the intestines and clean the turtle from dirt and stuck food. The frequency of bathing depends on the turtle’s age and how dehydrated it…
Buying a Turtle, Choosing a Healthy Turtle
Don’t run straight to the pet store to buy a turtle, but rather look for abandoned turtles (rejected by their owners) on the Internet. And you will be cheaper and help people! Some…
Where to give the turtle? How to find a new home for a turtle?
Not all turtles are the same. Some types cost a lot of money, and some types (of which there are a lot) are not needed and for nothing. They can buy a land…
One turtle or several? How many turtles to buy?
Immediately upon buying a turtle, there is a desire to buy a few more turtles for the company. Many fear that one turtle, like a cat or dog, will be bored at home…
Which turtle to choose for home keeping?
Land turtles are easier to care for than aquatic ones, but aquatic turtles are cheaper, more popular and brighter. Small turtles get sick more than adults, so ruining a baby is easier. It…
Are you ready to own a pet turtle?
First of all, think about why you wanted a turtle? Have you had the opportunity to observe and communicate with animals from your acquaintances, or is your desire more likely due to rumors,…
What is the right way to feed turtles?
What to feed predatory, herbivorous and omnivorous turtles? We analyze the basic rules of the diet. To better understand how to build a turtle’s diet, let’s remember what these animals eat in nature.…
How to equip a terrarium for a land tortoise
Today, land tortoises are one of the most popular pets, and this is easy to explain. Turtles are calm, kind, they do not spoil furniture and things, they do not make noise, they…