A Must-Read for Beginners: Why Chinese Pond Turtles Are Cheap Yet Hard to Keep, with Detailed Care Precautions
When it comes to the first turtle for a novice keeper, the vast majority start with the Chinese Pond Turtle. As one of the classic representatives of China’s native turtles, …
An Introduction to the Big Three of the Turtle World: The Current State of Keeping Chinese Pond Turtles, Red-eared Sliders, and Chinese Striped-neck Turtles
As you can probably guess from the title, this article isn’t about any high-end species like the “premium starter trio.” Before e-commerce platforms became a majo…
A Buyer’s Guide to Alligator Snapping Turtles: How to Select Healthy and Symmetrical Hatchlings
Get to know a turtle a day. Today, we’ll introduce one of the favorites among turtle hobbyists: the Alligator Snapping Turtle. Introduction to the Alligator Snapping Turtle T…
A Must-Read for Musk Turtle Keepers: Swimming Ability and Cohabitation Notes for the Helmeted Mud Turtle
Get to know a turtle a day. Today, we’re introducing the Helmeted Mud Turtle, which has recently become extremely popular in the musk turtle market and has garnered widesprea…
Why Has the Sulcata Tortoise Become the New Favorite of Tortoise Hobbyists?
Learn about a new tortoise every day. Today, we bring you a dream species that has been a hot topic in the pet tortoise market recently: the Sulcata. An Introduction to the Sulcata…
Japanese Pond Turtle: A Mauremys Species Endemic to Japan
Get to know a turtle a day. Today, I’m introducing a turtle species endemic to Japan, the Japanese Pond Turtle. First, let’s start with a simple introduction to the Jap…
