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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 cute, but sometimes they do things that confuse us. Some dragons like to hide away for seemingly no reason, and others shake. If you have a bearded dragon, and you’ve noticed it shaking, you’re probably wondering what it means. There are lots of strange behaviors that you need to learn about as a be
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Bearded dragons are reptiles native to Australia. They are also known as monitor lizards or simply monitors. Bearded dragons are very friendly animals, and they love to play. If you have a domesticated bearded dragon, you’ll also know that these reptiles have a pretty big appetite and a bit of a sweet tooth. If you wan
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Consider yourself on vacation; you’re lounging on the beach, soaking up the sun, and everything is lovely. What happens once a certain period of time has passed? If you are not capable of tanning continuously for 12 hours, you will need to depart and cool off. Perhaps you’re submerged in water, or perhaps you’re just l
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Bearded dragons make excellent pets, whether you’re an adult or a child – they’re not too big and are generally quite docile. However, as you probably know, they are lizards, and lizards have venom glands. Does that mean, though, that bearded dragons are venomous? Read on to find out what the deal is with bearded drago
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Bearded dragons are reptiles native to Australia. They are very social animals and live in groups called colonies. The males tend to be larger than the females. Bearded dragons are often kept as pets because they are docile and friendly. They eat insects and other invertebrates, fruit, vegetables, eggs, and occasionall
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Bearded dragons are some of the cutest reptiles around. They come in a variety of colors, sizes, and personalities. Unfortunately, they also suffer from a common problem called tail rot. This condition causes their tails to become deformed and eventually fall off. If you see a bearded dragon suffering from tail rot, yo
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Pond turtles are some of the most beautiful creatures around. They are also very sensitive to their environment and require specific care. If you want to raise them successfully, you should know what they eat. Turtles are reptiles belonging to the order Testudines. There are over 300 species of turtle, and each has its
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Bearded dragons are a type of lizard that have become popular pets over the years. They are adorable and have a face that everyone loves. However, if you’ve ever looked at one, or any other lizard, you might wonder – do they have ears? Well, they do! Of course, they aren’t like our ears or any other animal, but they’re
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Turtles come in all shapes and sizes, and there are over 300 different species of turtle out there. Just like no two species of turtle are the same, there are no two matching turtle diets. So just, what do turtles eat – are they carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores? If you’re wondering how different species of turtles
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Turtles are some of the most beautiful creatures that we share our planet with and have deep cultural links around the world. Many countries and cultures hold turtles in some form of significance. With their habitats spanning practically every continent on the globe, there are some very diverse ways that turtles are se
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Turtles are one of those exotic pets that seem like such adorable little companions. Who doesn’t want one of these shelled little guys in their home? But despite their appearance, turtles can be quite a handful. They need lots of space to roam around and thrive. Fortunately, one of these problems can be solved by simpl
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Turtles are reptiles that live both in water and on land. They have a shell that protects them from predators and provides protection against harsh weather conditions. Some species even have a hard outer shell that they shed every year. Turtles are very interesting creatures. Their shells are unique because they are co
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Turtles are fascinating animals to watch and study. A lot of turtles are normally active during the day, except you may notice some species more active during the night as well. In this article, we will be discussing whether there are any species of turtle that are nocturnal. We will be including pets, sea, and box tur
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Turtles are cute, but it has been said that they can also pose a danger to humans. Are they really harmless? In this article, we will be answering the question, ‘Are Turtles Poisonous?’ as well as further discussing how they can cause harm to humans. Are Turtles Poisonous? The short answer is yes, turtles can be poison
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Turtles are some of the most adorable and fascinating living things on our planet. They can live to be some of the oldest animals in the world, with the oldest recorded turtle ever living for 190 years! However, these curious creatures are pretty difficult for the average person to classify accurately. After all, they
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The eastern painted turtle is a species of turtle in the family Emydidae. The genus name, Chrysemys, means “golden-shelled” and refers to its golden-colored carapace. Eastern Painted turtles are found throughout North America and parts of Central America. They prefer moist areas near streams and rivers where they feed
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Turtles often make for very good and unique pets, but they need a lot more care and attention compared to other pet animals such as a cat. Even though they often require a bit more effort to keep them happy, turtles are becoming a more popular pet due to their small size and cute-looking faces that captivate a lot of p
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Box turtles are a species of terrestrial turtle, which means they spend most of their lives on land. Because of this, many people have questioned whether or not the species can swim or live in water. Box turtles are native to North America, where they can be found in woodlands, forests, and swamps. The species can be i
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Turtles are some of the most desired pets in the world due to their cuteness and longevity – but one of the most well-known kinds of the turtle is the Sea Turtle. Sea Turtles are majestic creatures that live out in the wild, but many have often wondered if they can be kept as pets. If you are wondering if you can own a
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Turtles are reptiles, and they are known for having shells. They also have a unique ability to regenerate their limbs after being injured. This makes them very useful animals. If you look at a turtle, you’ll notice that its body has two parts: head and tail. The head contains the brain and eyes, and the tail contains t
