The Sulcata tortoise is the 3rd largest tortoise on the earth and makes a great beginner pet. The species is intelligent and enjoys human interaction. However, before adopting or getting it as a pet,...

A few years back, a 14-second video clip of a girl bragging about saving a turtle went viral. She claimed that rescuing turtles is her hobby and tossed the creature into a water source from a height....

Sea turtles have always been wrapped up in mystery for most turtle enthusiasts. It is maybe because of the limited knowledge we have on the species. Even the researchers can not claim the exact life...

You may have heard stories about snapping turtles biting off a human finger. Turtles of any species are aggressive without any doubt. But are they capable of separating a finger from the hand? Or is...

The filthy and unhygienic tank water is the main reason why pet turtles fall sick more often. The best way to provide clean and hygienic water is to install a filter in the turtle aquarium. In my...

Providing UV bulbs, basking dock, and placing a few stones in the turtle terrarium do not make the habitat as natural as wild. The best way to replicate the native environment is to add live plants...