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What happens if I keep a turtle dry (out of water)?
Turtles (water or semi-aquatic) cannot be kept dry; short time out is fine but not permanently—dry keeping causes dehydration and death. Only sick turtles need brief dry keeping to limit infection. Provide clean water at a depth suited to the species.
Key Things to Manage When Keeping Turtles in Summer
Summer is the fastest growth season for turtles, and their appetite increases greatly. But to protect their digestive health, owners must feed sensibly to avoid obesity or gastroenteritis and fatty liver disease from overeating. Our pet care specialists walk you through the key points of summer turtle keeping.
Turtle Species Suitable for Deep-Water Keeping
There are many kinds of turtles, some suit deep-water keeping and some prefer shallow water. Today our pet care specialists introduce some deep-water turtle breeds that do well in deep tanks. Deep-water turtle fans can read on.
What Are the Signs of a Healthy Turtle?
A healthy turtle generally shows these traits: quick response, a heavy feel, intact appearance, bright eyes, and strong limbs. When choosing a turtle, use these signs to avoid sick or weak ones. Our pet care specialists detail the signs of a healthy turtle.
What to Do If a Golden Coin Turtle Has Shell Rot
Treating golden coin turtle shell rot starts with observing severity, since mild and severe cases differ in method, choose the most suitable based on the actual symptoms. Our pet care specialists analyze the treatment methods.
Tips for Keeping Turtles in a Glass Terrarium
A glass terrarium makes turtles easy to watch and move, but needs care: a plain clear box, enough space, a quiet spot under 40 decibels, a basking platform, live plants, a filter pump, and a thermometer, plus shallow, clean, regularly changed water.
My baby turtle barely moves, neck twisted to one side and circling in water—what’s wrong?
When a turtle refuses water and shows limb weakness, it is generally in a diseased state. Common causes include malnutrition, dehydration, respiratory disease, pneumonia, and enteritis. Respiratory disease can co-occur with enteritis and pneumonia and is common in turtles, especially during seasonal changes. Test in deep water for floating tilt and abnormal breathing; if unclear, visit an exotic-animal vet.
Is the Golden Coin Turtle Hard to Keep? Is It Good for Beginners?
Golden coin turtles are fairly hard to keep, hatchlings can drown and have low resistance and get sick easily, needing careful care. But experienced keepers can do well. Today our pet care specialists detail how to keep them.
How to Treat Shell Rot in Turtles
Shell rot is a common external disease in pet turtles. The symptoms are obvious and easy to diagnose, but it's tricky to handle, and many beginners are at a loss. Poor handling can worsen or even kill the turtle. Today our pet care specialists detail the treatment methods, hoping to help.
How to Manage and Care for Turtles in Summer
Although summer is the fastest growth period, with big appetite and fast growth, poor management still hurts results. Our pet care specialists detail the key summer issues to help improve your turtle-keeping.