Tortoise
Tortoises cease feeding in the autumn to prepare for hibernation. They refuse food to clear their intestines, preventing the long-term retention of intestinal contents during hiber…
What to Do If Your Turtle is Inactive? Troubleshooting 3 Major Causes (Water Temperature / Water Quality / Illness) and Solutions
When you notice that your turtle at home is inactive, it could be a normal behavior pattern, or it could be a sign of potential health issues. It is generally related to the follow…
The Placement of a Turtle Tank Matters: Avoid 3 “Sha Qi” Positions to Boost Wealth and Career
Turtles have excellent symbolism, representing longevity. Many people now enjoy keeping turtles at home; they are less trouble than cats and dogs and take up very little space. How…
Proven Effective! Homemade Color-Enhancing Turtle Food — Nutritious and Simple
Proven effective! This homemade turtle food is nutritionally balanced and also helps enhance coloration. Why Enhance a Turtle’s Coloration Improve aesthetic value: Many turtl…
Methods for Determining a Turtle’s Hibernation Status: How to Differentiate Between Hibernation and Death?
Regardless of the hibernation method or environment a turtle employs, its hibernation posture is generally similar. During hibernation, turtles typically retract their head, tail, …
Can Turtles Drown While Hibernating Underwater? Learn About “Cloacal Respiration”!
Many turtle enthusiasts worry whether turtles might forget to breathe and drown while hibernating underwater. However, there is something you may not know: turtles can also breathe…
The Correct Method for Yellow-margined Box Turtles to Hibernate: The Perfect Combination of Coconut Brick and Sphagnum Moss
For those of us who are “fated,” when the temperature drops below 20 degrees Celsius, it means we need to stop feeding the turtles; and when the temperature drops below…
When can hibernating turtles emerge from hibernation? Master the key temperature and reasonably arrange the emergence time
We understand that the hibernation of turtles is mainly related to temperature. When the temperature falls below 15°C, they will enter a state of hibernation. The most suitable hib…
What to Do with Your Turtles When You’re Away for Over a Week?
Taking advantage of the holiday, I am planning to go out for a ten-day trip. During this period, there will be no one at home. So, how should I properly arrange for the turtles I k…
Why Remove the Basking Platform for Turtles in Autumn and Winter? Analysis of the Impact of Temperature Difference on Aquatic Turtles
A basking platform is a necessary piece of equipment for keeping aquatic turtles, and turtle keepers with some experience usually set up a basking platform in the turtle tank. This…
What to Do If You Want Your Turtle to Hibernate Despite Having Heating? Indoor Turtle Hibernation Techniques in Northern Regions
Some turtle enthusiasts who live in northern heating areas all year round are theoretically unable to experience the joy of their turtles hibernating because the temperature is not…
