Reptiles
What you need for a red-eared turtle in an aquarium for keeping at home (list of necessary)
Before you bring home a red-eared turtle, you need to carefully prepare everything you need to care for it. First you need to purchase the basic equipment, without which it is impossible to…
Leatherback turtle loot – description with photos
The leatherback turtle, or loot, is the last surviving species on the planet from its family. It is the fourth largest reptile in the world, and the largest known tortoise and the fastest…
UV lamp for turtles: the choice and use of lighting for aquariums and terrariums with red-eared and terrestrial turtles
An ultraviolet (UV) lamp is a source of artificial ultraviolet light for pet turtles, obtained by applying a thin film of an optical light filter to glass. Functions of ultraviolet In the wild,…
What turtles eat in nature, the diet of marine, freshwater and land turtles
In nature, turtles eat both plant and animal food. The diet depends on the habitat and physiological characteristics of the reptiles. Animals living in the water are capable of very fast, agile movement,…
Can a child be allergic to a turtle, symptoms of an allergy to red-eared and land turtles
Turtles, like other reptiles, are often considered hypoallergenic animals by default, because they lack wool, fluff, and mucous secretions on the skin. It is these factors that usually become an obstacle if you…
Harriet – Charles Darwin’s turtle
Famous are not only people, but also animals. The elephant tortoise Harietta (some sources call her Henrietta) won her fame by living a very long life. And also by the fact that it…
Feeders and drinkers for terrestrial and red-eared turtles, how to choose or do it yourself
The arrangement of a special place for a meal in the terrarium will make the process of feeding the turtle easier and facilitate subsequent cleaning. You can buy a drinker and feeder at…
How to make an aquarium (aquaterrarium) for a red-eared turtle with your own hands at home
To keep adult red-eared turtles, a fairly large terrarium is required. Finding the right device can be difficult, and the cost can be a significant blow to the family budget. The best solution…
How to feed a land tortoise at home: diet and food selection for Central Asian and other land tortoises
The appearance of a pet is an exciting and responsible event, which implies the emergence of new responsibilities. One of them is strict control of nutrition, which determines the well-being of the animal.…
Care and maintenance of the red-eared turtle at home, how to properly care for and feed a pet
Red-eared turtles are a popular reptile species purchased as pets. For a long life of an unusual family member, it is important to prepare in advance for possible difficulties and future responsibilities. Consider…
