Red-Eared Slider Care Tips And Information
Due to demanding long-term needs, keeping this beautiful turtle can be a
double-edged sword.
Sulcata Tortoise Run Over By Car Gets 3-D Printed Shell
George the sulcata tortoise will need a new prosthetic shell every three years as he grows.
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.
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
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.
Yellow-Footed Tortoise
Geochelone denticulata tortoise captive care.
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.
Pyramiding in Tortoises
Pyramiding is one of the biggest problems associated with raising tortoises.
Greek Tortoise
Care sheet for the Greek tortoise.
Expert Leopard Tortoise Care Tips
Learn how to care for the leopard tortoise
Reptile Lighting Information
Information on how natural and artificial lighting affects reptiles.
How to Care for Soft-shelled Turtles
Soft-shelled turtles are fairly easy to care for, but they get big and can be aggressive.
Three-Toed Box Turtle Hibernation
Bonus content from the July 2012 REPTILES magazine article "Third Toe is a Charm"
Indoor Tortoise and Turtle Table Housing
Make your indoor tortoise or turtle table housing stand out.
Five Top Aquatic Turtle Tips
Expert tips on keeping aquatic turtles.
Captive Care and Breeding of the Central American Ornate Wood Turtle
Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima manni is a great turtle to keep if you can find one.
Pink-Bellied Side-Necked Turtle
Care sheet for the pink-bellied side-necked turtle Emydura subglobosa
Keeping Your Turtle Healthy
Valuable Tips For a Happy and Healthy Turtle
Cooter Turtles
Captive care for cooter turtles of ponds and rivers.
A History of the Pet Hatchling Aquatic Turtle Trade in the United States
Popular in the 1960s, the red eared slider was the poster animal for the mail order/dime store reptile
Indoor Turtle and Tortoise Table Housing
Make your indoor turtle or tortoise table housing stand out.
Albino Sulcata Tortoise
Are my sulcata tortoises albino?
Sulcata Tortoise Vitamin Deficiency
My sulcata tortoise does not move much, its eyes are always closed and its shell is soft.
Egg-Bound Turtle
What can you do for an egg-bound turtle?
Deworming Tortoises
What medications should I use when deworming my tortoises?
Sonoran Desert Tortoise Feeding and Diet
My Sonoran desert tortoises don't eat much.
Tortoise Safe Pesticides
Are there any pesticides or chemicals that can be used around tortoises?
Trimming Tortoise Beaks
How do you trim a tortoise beak?
Tortoise With Goiter
How do you treat a tortoise with a goiter?
Box Turtle Not Eating
My box turtle won't eat, please help.
Turtle Age by Shell Markings
Is it possible to tell a turtle’s age by its shell markings?
Box Turtle Care and Hibernation
Box turtle care and hibernation information.
The Spotted Turtles
The spotted turtles (Clemmys guttata) are small, beautiful and semiaquatic emydid turtles found from Maine to Florida along the Atlantic coastal plain.
Indoor Turtle Hibernation
Do indoor turtles still need to hibernate like outdoor turtles?
Turtle Shedding Skin
Why is my turtle shedding skin on its legs?
Turtle Shell Rot and Shell Problems
What is the best way to treat a turtle with shell rot or shell problems at home?
Water Turtle Health
Learn about maintaining a health environment for your water turtle.
Water Turtle Lighting and Temperature
Learn about the lighting and temperature requirements of water turtles.
Water Turtle Habitat Setup
Learn how to set up your baby water turtle's new habitat.
Water Turtle Diet and Feeding
Learn about the dietary and feeding requirements of water turtles.
