Tips & Advice
First, choose a cozy cage with half the blankets. Secondly, the dog just arrived at home should not be crazy to give it a large amount of food, in addition to dog food, goat milk p…
What’s the Right Water Level for a Chinese Pond Turtle? Challenging Common Beliefs: It’s a Deep-Water Turtle, 20-40cm is Scientific
Many people don’t actually understand, what deep water is there in a home environment? The depth of a typical fish tank is only about 30-40 cm, and it’s rare to find on…
A Complete Guide to Melanism in Chinese Pond Turtles: 3 Practical Steps to Raise an Imposing ‘Black Jade General’!
Melanism (the phenomenon of melanin deposition throughout the body of a male Chinese Pond Turtle after reaching sexual maturity) is a phenomenon caused by hormonal changes in male …
Is Hatching Turtle Eggs Difficult? A 3-Step Guide for Beginners to Successfully Hatch Baby Turtles on the First Try!
Hold a flashlight tightly against the eggshell to illuminate it. If you can see clear red blood vessels or a black shadow (the embryo) inside the egg, it is a good, successfully fe…
How Do Turtles Get Through Winter? The Correct Hibernation Method and 8 Major Precautions
Turtle hibernation actually hides many easy-to-fall-into “pitfalls.” Come and see if you’ve made any of these mistakes! Do All Turtles Need to Hibernate? No, whet…
6 Common Mistakes in Turtle Keeping That Shorten Their Lives!
Many people choose to keep turtles, thinking they are easy to care for and less trouble than cats and dogs. However, some of our unintentional small actions can actually be harmful…
How to Raise Turtles Scientifically? Say Goodbye to the ‘Basin-and-Water’ Misconception, a Must-Read Turtle Keeping Guide for Beginners!
Many people think raising turtles is “super easy”: a basin, a bit of water, and occasionally scattering some food is all it takes to keep them alive. But the reality is…
A Guide to Caring for Your Shipped Turtle: The Complete Process from Unboxing and Resting to Safely Introducing It to the Tank
New owners, after buying a turtle online and receiving the delivery, often can’t wait to put it in the tank. Fearing it might be starving, they feed it immediately. Don’…
A Must-Read for Beginners: A Guide to Turtle Hibernation Preparation and Safe Keeping
Turtles are poikilothermic animals, and hibernation is a survival instinct to adapt to low environmental temperatures and reduce energy consumption. Their body temperature fluctuat…
How to Hibernate a Turtle in Winter? Even Beginners Can Easily Set Up a Shelter
Worried about your turtle having problems during hibernation in winter? First, understand the hibernation methods, then follow the setup instructions. Even beginners can help their…
Common Mistakes in Setting Up Turtle Basking Platforms: How to Avoid Turning Them into a ‘Death Trap’
As a turtle owner, are you still debating whether to provide a basking platform for your turtle? A seemingly simple platform holds a great deal of knowledge concerning a turtleR…
