Turtles are sometimes referred to as “reptile camels” due to their extraordinary endurance. Rumor has it that they can starve and not drink for months and even years. Whether this is true or…

At home, marsh turtles eat mainly fish (2/3 of the diet), as well as beef and chicken offal. To a lesser extent, they are given vegetable food – leaves of dandelions, lettuce and…

For the maintenance of red-eared and other water turtles, it is necessary to equip a special terrarium with a rather complex device. But it is equally important to learn how to monitor its…

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…