Category: Basics

Proper Turtle Care part 3
Maintenance of the Tank We now come to the most important part of turtle care it can literally be a matter of life and death for our amphibious friends. Carry out regular water changes every week, removing approximately a third
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Proper Turtle Care part 2
More specialized habits Last time we left off on the point that not all turtles were the sameSoft-shell turtles(Trionyx species) are also sometimes available, but their requirements are relatively specific, and they also can grow to a large size, about
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Proper Turtle Care
In the past, pond sliders in the guise of the related yellow-bellied and red-eared (Trachemys scripta) were commonly kept as pets, but other more suitable species are now available. Always check the likely adult size of any turtle that appeals
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How to build a pond for your water turtle.
I always wanted to have a backyard pond so I decided to learn how to build a pond. And since I had a turtle which outgrown my turtle tank I just had to build a pond for my turtle. I
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General Turtle Information
Turtles are reptiles with hard shells that protect them from predators. They are among the oldest and most primitive groups of reptiles, having evolved millions of years ago. Turtles live all over the world in almost every type of climate.
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