If anything seems even marginally appetizing to a turtle, it will likely be gobbled up. It doesn't even have to seem appetizing. It's rather interesting to watch them munch with their small jaws on...

My curiosity for turtles has led me to wonder which species is the largest in the world, what they appear like, and where they can be found. It is common knowledge that marine turtles may grow to be...

There is a myth that tortoise shells are indestructible. Well, is that true? If not, how strong is a tortoise shell? A tortoise shell can carry 200x of its weight. So again, if you want to bend...

The growth rate of turtles is an important factor when choosing a pet turtle, as larger turtles require larger enclosures and can live 40-50 years or more. You may keep a young turtle in a small tank...

Have you ever caught your turtle stretching its mouth open? It's possible that they were submerged in water or just basking in bright sunlight. You undoubtedly saw that they opened their lips, and...

The tortoise help forums are swamped with questions like how big a 1-year-old Sulcata tortoise should get. Or what is the ideal size of a 5-year-old carapace tortoise? While I appreciate the concern,...