Category: Turtles & Tortoises Care
Charles Darwin University’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility Reopens
Injured sea turtles need to time before they are released back into the ocean and sea turtle rehabilitation center at Australia's Charles Darwin Unive [...]
REPTILES Magazine Contributor Takes In Elderly Woman’s Desert Tortoise
Judith Patience has kept Tommy for 35 years and was worried about his welfare when she passes. [...]
What Aquatic Turtle Can Live In A Tropical Fish Aquarium?
The razorback musk turtle can be kept in a tropical fish aquarium of an appropriate size, but be prepared to lose fish. [...]
The Leopard Tortoise Of Africa
Awesome beauty, a calm demeanor and a hefty size— what’s not to love about the leopard tortoise? [...]
An Examination Of Tortoise Health Conditions
Find out what ails your tortoise and potential remedies. [...]
Tortoise Who Almost Died After He Was Hit By Car Doing Much Better
Spike was ran over by a car in June 2016. He has since healed and can walk more than three hours a day. [...]
Elongated Tortoise Information And Care
Though not a common species in tortoise collections, more and more herpetoculturists are discovering the elongated tortoise and inviting them into the [...]
Common Musk Turtle Care And Information
These highly aquatic turtles are found in both slow-flowing sections of stream and river habitats, as well as lakes and ponds. They move clumsily on l [...]
Keeping The Kwangtung Turtle
The Kwangtung turtle is critically endangered and in need of
conservation efforts. [...]
Indian Star Tortoise Care And Breeding Tips
Tips for keeping one of the world’s most attractive tortoises—the Indian star tortoise. [...]
Map Turtle Care And Information
Map turtles are as remarkable in their diversity as they are in their behavior. [...]
Red-Eared Slider Care Tips And Information
Due to demanding long-term needs, keeping this beautiful turtle can be a
double-edged sword. [...]
Common Diseases Of Aquatic Turtles
Annual vet exams will help ensure pet turtles’ long-term health. [...]
Herp Queries: How Often Should I Let My Red-Footed Tortoise Soak?
A red-footed tortoise living in a dry climate needs plenty of hydration. [...]
How To Brumate A Tortoise
Brumating captive tortoises is a matter of choice, so choose wisely. [...]
Diamondback Terrapin Natural History And Captive Care
Terrapins are unique among North American turtles because they live exclusively in saltwater-influenced habitats. [...]
The Burmese Star Tortoise
Captive breeding may be the last chance of survival for the Burmese star tortoise. [...]
Marginated Tortoise Information and Care
T. marginata is hardy, and its small to medium adult size (12 to 15 inches) is manageable for most enthusiasts. [...]
The Vietnamese Black-breasted Leaf Turtle
One look into its distinctive eyes and you’ll be charmed by Geoemyda spengleri. [...]
Veterinarian Removes Massive Bladder Stone from Sulcata Tortoise
The bladder stone was about the size of a softball. [...]
Keeping And Breeding Red-Footed Tortoises
Red-footed tortoises remain a favorite tortoise. [...]
Information About Snapping Turtles
When I look at a snapping turtle, I see Proganochelys, one of the first complete turtle fossils from the Triassic Period, nearly 300 million years ago [...]
Captive-Bred Spider Tortoise Care
The genus Pyxis includes the spider tortoises (Pyxis arachnoides arachnoides, Pyxis arachnoides brygooi and Pyxis arachnoides oblonga) and the flat-ta [...]
Tortoise That Lost Legs To Rat Bites Gets Wheels
Mrs. T, a 90-year-old tortoise has a new lease on her long life after a rat chewed her front legs off. She was unable to walk and the veterinarian who [...]
