Category: Turtles & Tortoises Care
Does Your Tortoise Have Herpesvirus Of Tortoises, Chelonid Herpesvirus?
Causes
Herpesvirus. There are many different kinds of herpesvirus and not all of them cause overt signs of illness.
Species At-Risk
Testudo s [...]
Three-toed Box Turtle Care Sheet
Three-toed Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis)
North American three-toed box turtles are found in several states west of the Mississippi Rive [...]
Radiated Tortoise Care Sheet
Like other tortoises, radiateds need a high fiber diet with as much variety as possible. [...]
Reptile Medicine: It’s Not Always Fun
As a veterinarian, I have certainly experienced “miracle” cases—those in which animals survive and thrive regardless of the odds&mda [...]
Leopard Tortoise With Severe Pyramiding Outfitted With 3-D Shell
A leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys [Geochelone] pardalis) with severe pyramiding was outfitted with a temporary 3-D shell to help protect her now softe [...]
A Peek Inside The Turtle Conservancy
In 2004, John L. Behler (1943-2006), then curator of reptiles at the Bronx Zoo in New York City, sought out conservationist Eric Goode to ask whether [...]
Top 20 Popular Herps
Which one of these reptiles and amphibians is right for you? [...]
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 ca [...]
Keeping The Radiated Tortoise
Captive breeding makes the critically endangered radiated tortoise available to enthusiasts.
There is no vertebrate group facing greater survi [...]
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 personal [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 sch [...]
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 ada [...]
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 a [...]
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. [...]
