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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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Turtles aren’t particularly vocal creatures. Typically, they tend to make grunting or hissing sounds when they are aroused or stimulated by their external environment. The question is, what exactly makes them sound like that? Turtles are reptiles that live in water. Their body temperature is regulated through their ski
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The animal kingdom represents incredible diversity and the broader cycle of life. However, over the centuries, humans from different cultures and belief systems have attributed meaning to each individual animal, giving each one its own symbolic significance. One of the oldest animal symbols known to man is the turtle.
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Is your baby turtle not eating? Are you struggling to find out why? In this guide, we go through several reasons why your baby turtle might not be eating and ways to rectify certain issues. In most cases, a turtle would stop eating if it suffered or encountered any of the situations described below. To find out more ab
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With over 350 species of turtle out there, there is so much which can be learned about these small creatures. We may have our perceptions of turtles (for example, they are slow walkers), however, each type of turtle differs from another. In this article, we will be talking about the Yellow Bellied Turtle, providing a c
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Bearded dragons have a seemingly ironic name. Apart from their prehistoric appearance, these reptiles don’t share many similarities at all. They’re not colossal, they don’t have an aggressive nature, and they don’t breathe fire. The bearded part of their name, however, is somewhat true. A little-known fact about bearde
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Part of being a responsible pet owner is knowing what to feed them. It’s critical that we feed our companions correctly and help them stick to a balanced and healthy diet. We all know that when it comes to our diet, fruit and vegetables are a very important staple for our overall health – but is this the same with turt
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Did you know that there are many types of bearded dragons? One bearded dragon type, or ‘morph’, is the giant German Bearded dragon. It can be tricky to tell the difference between a regular bearded dragon and a giant German morph, but if you have the latter, it’s very important to know this. This is because giant Germa
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The box turtle is a species of turtle commonly found in North America. They both belong to the family Emydidae, which means they are reptiles. However, this is the main difference between them and a tortoise, as a tortoise belongs to the family of Testudinidae. Box turtles are often confused with tortoises because they
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One thing that’s often overlooked when people look for a shelled friend for a pet, is what their diet consists of and what foods are safe for their turtle to eat. However, as long as you know where to start and what foods to get your pet, then there’s always hope that you’ll be able to look after your reptile properly.
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Back in your school days way back when you may recall learning all about vertebrates and invertebrates. For those of you who need a recap, an invertebrate is any animal that does not have a backbone or spinal column; while a vertebrate does have one. And you may have wondered whether a turtle’s shell counts as its back
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Bearded dragons are one of the most popular reptiles to keep as pets. They are a pretty low-maintenance pet (for a reptile, at least), and make a great companion for anyone interested in looking after a more exotic pet. A bearded dragon requires specific conditions in order to stay happy and healthy. Factors like their
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Turtles are some of the most vulnerable animals on earth. They are slow-moving, have poor eyesight, and are easily caught by their predators. Most turtle species are endangered or threatened due to habitat destruction, poaching, and overfishing. Turtles are reptiles that lay eggs and hatch from them. There are two main
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It is no secret that plastic is a notorious contributor to polluting our oceans, one of the main offenders of this being plastic straws. And, these are what can have the most detrimental impact on turtles – straws that are waste can usually end up in the sea, and this is something that the aquatic turtle is drawn to an
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Bearded dragons are lizards native to Australia. They are very cute and cuddly animals that come in various colors and sizes. The most common color is black or brown. Bearded dragons are reptiles that require a specific temperature to thrive. This means they need a heat lamp to stay warm. If you want to take care of yo
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It’s widely known that turtles eat fruit and vegetables – it’s the staple of their diet, despite some of these vegetables and fruits that they can eat not being available in their natural habitat. Unfortunately, not all of these fruits and vegetables are good for your turtle, and in fact – some are simply down right to
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Children’s cartoons would have you believe that a turtle’s shell serves as the animal’s “home” and that it is completely free to depart at any time. However, this is very far from the truth. Because the turtle’s shell is composed of skin, bones, collagen, and keratin, the turtle and its shell are considered to be one b
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Painted turtles are easily identifiable by their vivid colors and intricate shell designs. They are one of the most common turtles to have as pets due to their bright colors as well as being relatively easy to care for. While they can be pets though, many are still found in the wild. Painted turtles like bodies of fres
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When you picture a turtle, do you see them in your mind’s eye with ears? No, right? That’s because they don’t have any external body parts indicative of an auditory system, but does that mean they can’t hear? That’s exactly what we’re going to explore in this article. I’ll be doing a deep dive into the hearing faciliti
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Snapping turtles are a fascinating species, with the alligator snapping turtle being considered the most dangerous turtle species in the world. These turtles are often considered modern day dinosaurs thanks to their rugged rigid carapace (shell) and characteristic beak-like mouths. There are two types of snapping turtl
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Many people believe that turtles cannot jump due to the weight of their shell. If you’re wondering whether turtles can jump, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I will cover some key information on a turtle’s ability to jump, including whether they can jump and why they jump. Let’s get started. Turtles are
