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Many turtle keepers (turtle enthusiasts) think turtles love to fight because of living space issues, so they figure that getting an oversized turtle tank will solve the problem of …

Attention, fellow turtle keepers (a term for turtle enthusiasts)! Winter is just around the corner. As temperatures continue to drop in the north, it’s time for the most crit…

“I believe many turtle hobbyists have had this experience: you excitedly bring home a Chinese grass turtle, touted as ‘hardy and tough’ and ‘a blessing for beginn…

As winter approaches, many turtle keepers begin preparing for heated overwintering for their pets. But did you know that the most critical component for a heated turtle tank isn&#8…

The 1st step in turtle keeping often involves the dilemma of “what kind of home to create for my turtle.” Bare tanks, ecological tanks, and filtered tanks—these 3 setups each have …

Have you noticed that your new turtle, after being home for over a week, seems consistently “listless” (a term for being sluggish and lacking energy)? You might think it’s si…

For many turtle keepers, winter can be a rather dull season. With their turtles in hibernation, the absence of their little companions leaves a void. Caring for Turtles During Hibe…

As the temperature has dropped recently, many turtle owners are starting to worry about their turtles’hibernation. Proper hibernation is crucial, but the following ‘fat…

As autumn draws to a close and winter approaches, turtle owners face a significant challenge: preparing their pets for hibernation. In many northern regions, turtles are already hi…

For turtle keeping, longan leaves are a valuable resource, beloved by many enthusiasts in the know. In fact, when setting up a turtle tank (an aquarium for raising turtles), you do…