Most captive turtles are omnivores and eat anything from vegetables to small animals and fruits like watermelon. Young turtles and juveniles should eat every day, but adults can eat four or five times a week. … Read more
Turtles can also enjoy a wide variety of fruits like bananas, peaches, kiwi, and tomatoes. They also love grapes because of their high sugar content. Most turtle species like red-eared sliders, box turtles, painted turtles, … Read more
Giving your red-eared slider the same diet is one of the leading causes of preventable illnesses in a turtle tank. For instance, if your red-eared slider’s diet is always made of carbohydrates, then the lack … Read more
Telling the difference between a male and female red-eared slider is essential if you want to name or breed the turtles. Or maybe you are curious and want to know your red-eared slider’s sex. Although … Read more
An overcrowded turtle tank lowers the lifespan of red-eared sliders. First, red-eared slider waste is very toxic. It contains a lot of ammonia and nitrates that can reduce the water quality in a few days. … Read more
Turtles will eat anything you give them. However, for many reasons, bread should not be included in a turtle’s diet. Firstly, turtles lack the enzymes necessary to digest bread. Besides, yeast makes bread harmful. So … Read more
A healthy turtle can survive about 160 days without food. However, this does not apply to baby turtles. You must feed younger turtles consistently to ensure growth and survival. Still, adult turtles need constant water … Read more
A turtle’s size is greatly dependent on the species. According to research, there are 365 well-known species. However, a majority of aquatic turtles are between four to twelve inches. The weight also differs from one … Read more
Turtles snore, just like dogs, humans, and other pets. The fact that they breathe through their cheeks, where there are many soft tissues, produces a snoring sound while sleeping. Although you might confuse the sound … Read more
Sea and pet turtles can drown since they have lungs instead of gills. Drowning occurs due to delayed resurfacing to breathe in air. Although turtles hold their breath underwater for long periods, stressful situations such … Read more