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Check the the ultimate guide on false map turtle. False map turtles have dark shells, often brown or black and have contour-like yellow markings. As the turtle ages, this pattern gets fainter. Most adults have a pronounced keel on their backs. Learn more about their family, scientific name, adult size, lifespan, habitat, diet etc.
Check the the ultimate guide on false map turtle. False map turtles have dark shells, often brown or black and have contour-like yellow markings. As the turtle ages, this pattern gets fainter. Most adults have a pronounced keel on their backs. Learn more about their family, scientific name, adult size, lifespan, habitat, diet etc.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
Check the care sheet on false map turtle. To distinguish from other map turtles, false turtles lack colored patches and markings on their heads. This species is omnivorous and eats aquatic invertebrates, crayfish, and aquatic plants. Learn more about their family, scientific name, adult size, lifespan, habitat, diet etc.
Check the care sheet on false map turtle. To distinguish from other map turtles, false turtles lack colored patches and markings on their heads. This species is omnivorous and eats aquatic invertebrates, crayfish, and aquatic plants. Learn more about their family, scientific name, adult size, lifespan, habitat, diet etc.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
Check the care sheet on blanding’s turtle. Blanding’s turtles are omnivorous, mainly eating crayfish, earthworms, and water-borne insects. They also occasionally eat plants, and do not rely on water to help them swallow. Learn more about their family, scientific name, adult size, lifespan, habitat, diet etc.
Check the care sheet on blanding’s turtle. Blanding’s turtles are omnivorous, mainly eating crayfish, earthworms, and water-borne insects. They also occasionally eat plants, and do not rely on water to help them swallow. Learn more about their family, scientific name, adult size, lifespan, habitat, diet etc.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
Check the care sheets on indian tent turtle (pangshura tentoria). Indian tent turtles prefer freshwater river and swamp habitats, especially larger waterways. They have an omnivorous diet of crustaceans, insects, mollusks, worms, and vegetation. Learn more about their family, genus, binomial name, type, size, lifespan habitat, diet etc.
Check the care sheets on indian tent turtle (pangshura tentoria). Indian tent turtles prefer freshwater river and swamp habitats, especially larger waterways. They have an omnivorous diet of crustaceans, insects, mollusks, worms, and vegetation. Learn more about their family, genus, binomial name, type, size, lifespan habitat, diet etc.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
These turtles may bask simply by floating near the water’s surface. Just make sure that you install a basking lamp and have it on during the day so the turtle can float on the surface of the water and bask that way. Musk Turtle, Baby Mapping, Common Snapping Turtle, Eastern Box Turtle, Turtle Facts, Aquatic Turtles, Red Eared Slider, Bone Diseases, Baby Swimming
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Baby Mapping
Common Snapping Turtle
Eastern Box Turtle
Turtle Facts
Aquatic Turtles
Red Eared Slider
Bone Diseases
Baby Swimming
These turtles may bask simply by floating near the water’s surface. Just make sure that you install a basking lamp and have it on during the day so the turtle can float on the surface of the water and bask that way.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The majestic leatherback can also reach a length of 57 to 63 inches (145 to 160 cm). Unlike other turtles, the leatherback doesn’t have a hard shell. Leatherback Turtle, Jiquilisco Bay, Sea Turtle Species, Freshwater Turtles, Olive Ridley, Green Turtle, Sea Turtles
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Green Turtle
Sea Turtles
The majestic leatherback can also reach a length of 57 to 63 inches (145 to 160 cm). Unlike other turtles, the leatherback doesn’t have a hard shell.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The turtle may just be basking when you are not around. If you have exhausted the list, then that might just be what is happening. The turtle may not be avoiding you, the turtle may just bask at a time when you are occupied and not around. Some turtles may even bask while you are asleep. New Environment, Exhausted
New Environment
Exhausted
The turtle may just be basking when you are not around. If you have exhausted the list, then that might just be what is happening. The turtle may not be avoiding you, the turtle may just bask at a time when you are occupied and not around. Some turtles may even bask while you are asleep.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
If there are disturbances around the turtle will not bask. If the turtle is basking and suspects a threat, the turtle will retreat back into the water where they feel safe. Remove any and all disturbances within the enclosure. Turtle Care
Turtle Care
If there are disturbances around the turtle will not bask. If the turtle is basking and suspects a threat, the turtle will retreat back into the water where they feel safe. Remove any and all disturbances within the enclosure.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
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There are many factors for this but it is best to give each species their own turtle tank of its own. Some species are aggressive and territorial in nature. These turtle species are better housed alone. A species that is territorial is the common snapping turtle and softshell turtles. Softshell
Softshell
There are many factors for this but it is best to give each species their own turtle tank of its own. Some species are aggressive and territorial in nature. These turtle species are better housed alone. A species that is territorial is the common snapping turtle and softshell turtles.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The main threat that the olive ridley face in el salvador is the collection of eggs for human consumption. At nesting sites with no protection, as much as 99% of all eggs laid are collected. This is a threat that olive ridleys face all over the world. Endangered Species
Endangered Species
The main threat that the olive ridley face in el salvador is the collection of eggs for human consumption. At nesting sites with no protection, as much as 99% of all eggs laid are collected. This is a threat that olive ridleys face all over the world.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The black turtle is quite huge and reaches a length of 40 to 47 inches (100 to 120 cm) and a mass of 330 to 440 lb (150 to 200 kg). The black turtle is regarded as the second largest sea turtle species. Largest Sea Turtle
Largest Sea Turtle
The black turtle is quite huge and reaches a length of 40 to 47 inches (100 to 120 cm) and a mass of 330 to 440 lb (150 to 200 kg). The black turtle is regarded as the second largest sea turtle species.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The turtle is endemic to freshwater areas such as rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. The species prefer slow-flowing water bodies. The species come to land to nest. The nesting site the species prefer is open, high, and sandy spots. The species breed from spring to early summer. Sea Turtle Nest, Turtle Pond, Amphibians, Habitats
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Turtle Pond
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Habitats
The turtle is endemic to freshwater areas such as rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds. The species prefer slow-flowing water bodies. The species come to land to nest. The nesting site the species prefer is open, high, and sandy spots. The species breed from spring to early summer.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
They eat ails, fish, bloodworms, mealworms, and many other foods. However, they can be fed aquatic turtle diets such as mazuri aquatic turtle diet. They grow to be 20 years, on average. For a turtle, this is quite a moderate lifespan. Turtle Diet, Turtle Top, Land Turtles, Small Turtles, Red Eared Slider Care
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Turtle Top
Land Turtles
Small Turtles
Red Eared Slider Care
They eat ails, fish, bloodworms, mealworms, and many other foods. However, they can be fed aquatic turtle diets such as mazuri aquatic turtle diet. They grow to be 20 years, on average. For a turtle, this is quite a moderate lifespan.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The species can reach a carapace length of 95 cm or 37.5 inches, although a specimen with a carapace length of 108 cm has been caught in iskenderun bay in turkey. This is the largest african softshell on record. Carapace
Carapace
The species can reach a carapace length of 95 cm or 37.5 inches, although a specimen with a carapace length of 108 cm has been caught in iskenderun bay in turkey. This is the largest african softshell on record.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The euphrates softshell is a large freshwater turtle that can reach weights of 20 kg or 44 lbs. As a softshell, this chelonian has a smooth leathery carapace which is dull olive in coloration.
The euphrates softshell is a large freshwater turtle that can reach weights of 20 kg or 44 lbs. As a softshell, this chelonian has a smooth leathery carapace which is dull olive in coloration.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
This sets it aside from other common pet turtles that normally originate in north america. Their shell has the appearance of that of a land turtle. Also, they have cute little smiling faces. They grow to between 7 and 12 inches and usually live for a few decades (30 years). Although they aren’t that big, they require a large tank to be comfortable. Pet Turtle
Pet Turtle
This sets it aside from other common pet turtles that normally originate in north america. Their shell has the appearance of that of a land turtle. Also, they have cute little smiling faces. They grow to between 7 and 12 inches and usually live for a few decades (30 years). Although they aren’t that big, they require a large tank to be comfortable.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
They are called map turtles because of the lines that run down their bodies and shells which resemble contour lines. These turtles are simply gorgeous. The contour lines, and raised saw-like back set them apart from other turtles. If you’re looking for display pet turtles, you can’t go wrong with these. In terms of care, there couldn’t be an easier turtle to care for.
They are called map turtles because of the lines that run down their bodies and shells which resemble contour lines. These turtles are simply gorgeous. The contour lines, and raised saw-like back set them apart from other turtles. If you’re looking for display pet turtles, you can’t go wrong with these. In terms of care, there couldn’t be an easier turtle to care for.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
They are called eastern box turtles as they are box turtles endemic to eastern united states. They are quite small and grow to be about 6 inches as adults. They accept whatever food you feed them and as such, you need to be careful about what you give them. Box Turtles
Box Turtles
They are called eastern box turtles as they are box turtles endemic to eastern united states. They are quite small and grow to be about 6 inches as adults. They accept whatever food you feed them and as such, you need to be careful about what you give them.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
One of the most common questions we get at all turtles is how can you tell if your turtle is a male or female. You can tell the difference of a male and female water turtle thanks to some key features. Water turtles are dimorphic which is why the females will be significantly larger than the males. First of look at the front legs and the size of their nails. On males the nails are quite long which surprisingly are also used to tickle the necks of the females when they are courting. Sulcata Tortoise, Tortoise Turtle, Male Male, Pretty Good, To Tell
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Tortoise Turtle
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One of the most common questions we get at all turtles is how can you tell if your turtle is a male or female. You can tell the difference of a male and female water turtle thanks to some key features. Water turtles are dimorphic which is why the females will be significantly larger than the males. First of look at the front legs and the size of their nails. On males the nails are quite long which surprisingly are also used to tickle the necks of the females when they are courting.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The diamondback terrapin is one of the most beautiful turtles in the world. They got their name due to the diamond pattern on the upper shell. This unique diamond pattern makes the terrapin an attractive pet for home owners around the world. Reptiles, Types Of Turtles, Terrapin, Diamond Pattern, Pets, Frogs
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Types Of Turtles
Terrapin
Diamond Pattern
Pets
Frogs
The diamondback terrapin is one of the most beautiful turtles in the world. They got their name due to the diamond pattern on the upper shell. This unique diamond pattern makes the terrapin an attractive pet for home owners around the world.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
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As a softshell turtle, the Indian peacock softshell turtle has a leathery shell that is soft to touch. The Indian peacock softshell turtle isn’t usually kept as pets, however, on very rare occasions, you may come across a pet peacock softshell turtles. In their native India, while they are illegal to keep, however, several Indian peacock softshell turtles are maintained in temple tanks and ponds. Indian Peacock, Ponds, Temple, Touch, Temples, Water Feature
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As a softshell turtle, the Indian peacock softshell turtle has a leathery shell that is soft to touch. The Indian peacock softshell turtle isn’t usually kept as pets, however, on very rare occasions, you may come across a pet peacock softshell turtles. In their native India, while they are illegal to keep, however, several Indian peacock softshell turtles are maintained in temple tanks and ponds.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
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The pig-nosed turtle is known by many names such as the Fly River turtle and pitted shell turtle. Their species spans back to 70 million years before the extinction of dinosaurs, making them utterly ancient. They are also the last survivors of their family, which makes them highly exotic. Turtle Habitat, Breathing Underwater, Rare Species, Papua New Guinea
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Breathing Underwater
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Papua New Guinea
The pig-nosed turtle is known by many names such as the Fly River turtle and pitted shell turtle. Their species spans back to 70 million years before the extinction of dinosaurs, making them utterly ancient. They are also the last survivors of their family, which makes them highly exotic.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
Turtle tank setup is one of the most demanding aspects in caring for your semi aquatic and aquatic pet turtle. With the right information, setting up a turtle tank is simple and straightforward. Map Turtle, Aquarium Stand, Aquarium Kit, Turtle Tank Setup, Reptile Heat Lamp, Hiding Spots, Tank Design
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Aquarium Stand
Aquarium Kit
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Reptile Heat Lamp
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Tank Design
Turtle tank setup is one of the most demanding aspects in caring for your semi aquatic and aquatic pet turtle. With the right information, setting up a turtle tank is simple and straightforward.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The spiny softshell turtle is commonly referred to as the Gulf Coast spiny softshell. These aquatic turtles are bimodal breathers – this means they can breathe both underwater and on land. Underwater, Breathe, Coast, Animals
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The spiny softshell turtle is commonly referred to as the Gulf Coast spiny softshell. These aquatic turtles are bimodal breathers – this means they can breathe both underwater and on land.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
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The Blanding’s turtle, also known as “semi-box turtle,” is a beautiful semi-aquatic turtle. They are considered a medium-sized turtle with a maximum length of around 10 inches. Blanding's Turtle, Dried Shrimp
Blanding's Turtle
Dried Shrimp
The Blanding’s turtle, also known as “semi-box turtle,” is a beautiful semi-aquatic turtle. They are considered a medium-sized turtle with a maximum length of around 10 inches.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts