Soft-Shelled Turtle Information And Care
With a nose like a snorkel and the ability to breathe underwater like a fish, the soft-shelled turtle is in a league of its own and requires unique care
Turtles & Tortoises Care
Keeping The Radiated Tortoise
Captive breeding makes the critically endangered radiated tortoise available to enthusiasts. There is no vertebrate group facing greater survival problems today. Turtles saw the great dinosaurs come and go, and are now facing their own extinction crisis. —John L. Behler, Wildlife…
Keeping the African Spurred Tortoise
One of the most popular tortoises in the pet trade is the African spurred tortoise (Geochelone sulcata), because of its outgoing and animated personality along with its availability and hardiness in captivity. Due to the similarity of their common names…
West African Mud Turtle Information And Care
Because reptile enthusiasts usually focus their attention on the more attractive species, the less impactful animals often go unnoticed. Unfortunately, as we’re drooling over the beautiful eye-candy animals we see at reptile expos and stores, we fail to take into…
Russian Tortoise Care Tips
The popular Russian tortoise (Agrionemys [Testudo] horsfieldii) is a small tortoise native to many different countries—not just Russia, but also Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Iran, China, Kazakhstan, Pakistan and others. It prefers a generally dry climate with seasonal variations in temperature from…
The Vet Report: Sulcata Tortoise Spine Abnormality
Dear Dr. Mader, I am a tortoise enthusiast and a huge fan of yours. I am in the process of finishing my prerequisite courses for veterinary school. I am writing because I wanted to share with you the story of…
West African Mud Turtle Care Sheet
West African Mud Turtle (Pelusios castaneus) The West African mud turtle is a medium sized, aquatic turtle found throughout West Africa. Highly adaptable, they occur in many fresh water habitats such as mud holes, swamps, rivers and ponds. During droughts…
Expert Tips On Keeping The Narrow-Bridged Musk Turtle
Exactly what is a Claudius? Proponents of one side of the argument feel that Claudius is a monotypic staurotypine musk turtle, a turtle most closely allied to the two species of giant musk turtles of the genus Staurotypus. Those on…
Egyptian Tortoise Care Tips
The Egyptian tortoise is a challenging tortoise to keep, and it is not for the inexperienced keeper.
Golden Thread Turtle Care Tips
Although Ocadia sinensis is endangered in the wild, it is available in the hobby. Captive-bred turtles are your best bet.
The Endangered Forsten’s Tortoise
Expert care for this Indonesian tortoise.
Bog Turtle Information
The bog turtle is one of North America’s smallest turtle species is also one of its rarest.
Pancake Tortoise Information
Pancake tortoises are unlike any other tortoise in the world.
Get The Most Out Of Your Next Reptile Vet Visit
No matter what brings you into a vet’s office, ask questions, and be comfortable with the choices you make.
Keeping a Turtle? Here are Some Tips All New Turtlekeepers Need To Know
By purchasing a turtle, you are making a commitment to their care — and doing so for the long haul.
Golden Greek Tortoises
If properly cared for, golden greek tortoises make a long-lived and rewarding companion animal.
Keeping And Caring For Red- and Yellow- Footed Tortoises
Your guide to keeping this interesting South American tortoise.
Eastern Box Turtle
Smart and fun to watch, box turtles make fantastic pets.
Asian Box Turtle Care Tips And Breeding Notes
Cuora amboinensis is not shy, and this turtle typically makes a very entertaining and active pet.
Build The Ultimate Turtle Pond
Construct a healthy, attractive habitat for your turtles.
Three-toed Box Turtle Care and Information
Kept properly in an outdoor pen, the three-toed box turtle can thrive.
Burmese Mountain Tortoise Care
Manouria emys emys and M.e. phayeri can make placid, but very large pets.
Quick-Care Video-African Spur-Thigh Tortoise
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Pyramiding in Tortoises
Pyramiding is one of the biggest problems associated with raising tortoises.
