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The PetDT Editorial Team manages and maintains our library of legacy pet care content. With experience across a wide range of pets, including dogs, cats, fish, hamsters, and reptiles, the team works to review and improve older articles so they remain accurate, clear, and helpful for everyday pet owners. As PetDT continues updating inherited content, articles credited to the Editorial Team will be reviewed by Mike or Melissa during the update process.
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Bearded Dragons are really interesting animals, they are known officially among zoologists as ‘Pagona’, which is a genus of six different but similar lizards. A bearded dragon is differentiated from these lizards and is known as a ‘bearded dragon’ because their neck or beard area puffs up and becomes black when they ar
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As we all know, your pet’s diet is very important, and there are always questions in your mind, can they eat them? Should they be eating that? When it comes to bearded dragons, they are known for eating anything that is alive and also without any type of hesitation. The question today is whether bearded dragons can eat
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Bearded dragons can be quite high-maintenance pets; they’re quite hard to domesticate and have some requirements that can cause extra work than a ‘normal’ pet. There are also a few illnesses they become susceptible to in captivity. The bearded dragon is actually one of six within the genus of ‘Pagona’; the term ‘Bearde
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The bearded dragon is one of the most popular reptiles for keeping as a pet. It’s a very hardy animal with a long lifespan of up to 20 years in some cases, and it’s easy to care for. But when you have a reptile that lives indoors all day, it can get boring, and start looking for other things to do. The best way to keep
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When you think of a bearded dragon you probably think of a lizard walking on four legs. But have you ever seen a bearded dragon run on two legs? It is an unusual behavior that bearded dragons sometimes display. But why do they do this? If you want to learn more about bearded dragon behavior and what causes them to run
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Snapping turtles are known for being very good hunters, and also have the reputation of being aggressive. If you’re wondering whether snapping turtles eat ducks, you’re in the right place. In this article, I will discuss some key information about a snapping turtle’s diet, including whether snapping turtles eat ducks.
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Bearded dragons are one of the most popular exotic pets out there. They are pretty low maintenance for a pet reptile while also offering some interesting challenges for a pet owner interested in looking after a more unusual pet. One thing that makes bearded dragons more difficult to look after than many other animals i
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Did you know that there are a variety of different types of turtles currently residing in Georgia? Unlike other states, Georgia is an ideal region to live in for both land and sea turtles. Besides being located in North America, the state has many beaches, rivers, lakes, ponds, and even swamps, all ideal living environ
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For the most part, different reptiles are pretty easy to distinguish from one another. However, turtles, tortoises, and terrapins are the exception. They can easily look like one another and leave you confused. If you are considering a turtle, tortoise, or terrapin as a pet, it is best to know how to distinguish betwee
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Today we are looking at 79 different species of turtles, in terms of their families, various names, size, and much more. We have categorized them into different subsections to make it easier should you want to find one turtle in particular. Simply scroll to the type of turtle to find the one you’re looking for in a muc
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You are not the only one who gets confused between shell rot and shedding when it comes to your pet turtle since they can look quite similar. It is very important that you know the difference between these two things though because shell rot is a lot more serious than shedding and might even require your turtle to be t
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Turtles are unique pets to have and can be absolutely fascinating to have around. You may have noticed that your turtle’s shell is peeling, but is this normal? Thankfully, we can tell you that turtles peeling their shells is totally normal. Today we will teach you how to tell healthy shell peeling from unhealthy shell
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Everybody wants their pet to be both happy and healthy but sometimes, it can be difficult to tell. With turtles especially, understanding their behavior can be difficult and this makes noticing when something is wrong with them very tricky. It’s easy to miss the warning signs of issues like illness and parasites, so it
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If there’s a common trait shared between humans and turtles, it’s a love of soaking up the sunshine. Sun worshipers flock to parks and beaches on clear days, while turtles like to spend the time on their favorite basking platform. But turtles are doing this for more than just a chance to enjoy the warmth. Basking is es
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If you’re a turtle lover, then you probably know that the red ear slider is one of the most popular types of turtles in the world today. They are also known as “red-eared sliders” or “red-eared terrapins”. Of all the turtles that have become popular as pets in recent years, the red ear slider turtle can perhaps take fi
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Looking after your pet red-eared slider is about more than watching them and feeding them. It’s about providing the perfect habitat that gives them the environmental conditions they need to truly thrive. This setup will include both a large tank and a nice basking area. So, in this article, I’m going to explain the dif
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Turtles are endearing and fascinating creatures. They make popular pets for people who enjoy aquatic life and keep a domestic aquarium. Most species of turtles are semiaquatic, not to be confused with their mostly land-dwelling lookalikes – tortoises! If you are interested in keeping turtles, then you will need to make
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Trying to find the perfect enclosure for your animal can be strenuous. Whether you are looking for an enclosure for your rabbit, turtle, or fish, every animal has their own unique needs and desires. There are so many different types and sizes of enclosures available on the market today it’s hard to know where to start!
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Of all the tortoises in the world, the Sulcata tortoise has a reputation for being amongst the most popular – and it is easy to see why; these strange, curious creatures have an undeniable charm about them, and their long life spans mean that many become lifelong companions and very loved members of the family. One of
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You may be used to imagining tortoises in varying sizes as they naturally grow larger as time goes by. These creatures are known to be popular pets for their gentleness though the size is important. This could be from a tiny couple of inches in length to over six feet for a Galápagos giant tortoise. However, there are
