Turtle guide

Turtles, as pets, aren’t known for their expressiveness. So, it can be hard to tell a happy turtle from a sad one. But you can …

A staple diet for humans, does rice have the same effects on our reptile pals? Here’s a quick fact for you: There are over 43,000 varieties …

Red-eared sliders grow the fastest in their first year. They can grow over 3 inches by their first birthday. From the second year onwards, they will grow at the rate of 1 inch per year.

You might wonder if turtles have the same sleeping pattern as humans. We fall asleep easily when our room is pitch dark (at least, I …

Image Credit: Will Glynn (Creative Commons License) Turtles shed skin like every other reptile. They even shed their shells. People often get confused when they …

Yes, you heard it correctly. Turtle nails do need to be trimmed. Unlike wild turtles, the captive ones can overgrow their nails. These overgrown nails …

Since 2012, more than 7500 reports of snapping turtles crossing the road have been reported all over the US. You might have also encountered snapping …

I have covered a wide variety of topics on what turtles eat. So, taking forward the tradition, today, I have answered another interesting query: do …

A turtle basking is a relaxing sight to witness. Though it might seem like a holiday thing for you, basking is their necessity. That’s because …

Turtles aren’t that expressive. They don’t show their emotions very often. But, though they aren’t as articulate as dogs and cats, they still show some …