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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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If you are someone who wants to keep turtles, then naturally, you will want them to have the best home that you can possibly give them. However, it is not a quick job to get your turtles’ home looking perfect – this is something that can take a lot of time and effort. You might look at the finished product and feel as
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Brumation and hibernation both refer to a period of time when various mammals and reptiles are dormant during the cold winter months. Warm-blooded mammals hibernate and some cold-blooded animals use brumation to stay inactive for months. Typically people say “hibernation” when talking about this dormant period of dorma
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Turtles are reptiles belonging to the order of Testudines. They are found throughout the world in freshwater habitats. There are in excess of 300 species of turtles, which vary greatly in size and appearance. Turtles are known for their slow pace and peaceful nature. However, if you have two pet turtles in the same enc
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Turtles are known for gliding through the water, basking quietly in the sun, and a slow moving walk when on land. So, when you picture a turtle, you’re unlikely to think of them climbing up trees. This daring feat of upward movement is something we might expect from nimble monkeys and squirrels, not the steady turtle.
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In order to really grow and thrive, it couldn’t be more important that your pet turtle gets all the proper nutrition it needs, so this article is going to explore what makes an ideal diet for turtles. And since (spoiler alert) some turtles do eat meat, we’re going to identify which types of turtles do eat meat and in w
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Turtles and snails seem like two very different animals on the surface. However, they both have a soft body that is protected by a hard outer shell. But is this similarity enough to keep them in the same tank? Would turtles eat snails if they had the chance? We find out what turtles eat and whether snails and turtles c
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Much like humans, temperature is essential for the survival of a turtle. If you’re thinking about adopting a turtle, you might be wondering: Do turtles get cold? In this article, I will explore some key information about turtles, including whether turtles get cold. Without further ado, let’s get started. Do Turtles Get
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Have you ever wondered if turtles have scales? I mean, they are reptiles, after all. But you’ve probably never heard of a turtle shedding its scales the way snakes often do. Well, this article is going to answer exactly that and answer some of your most frequently asked questions on the subject along the way. This incl
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Turtles are known for their long lives but they are not particularly well known for their senses. Turtles have very poor hearing compared to other animals. Turtles do have a good sense of smell though. They can detect the slightest scent in the air. This is why you will often find them basking on logs or rocks where th
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There are over 350 species of turtles living all over the world differing in size, shape, and the habitat they live in. They are also one of the most primitive and oldest groups of reptiles, not to mention one of the most adorable. With so much history and so many varieties, it’s no surprise that so many of us have lot
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Turtles are known for their long tongues, but did you know that they also have a unique kissing ritual? The turtle is a reptile belonging to the order Chelonia. They are found throughout the world, from tropical climates to temperate regions. There are over 100 species of turtles, but only two species are considered tr
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In the wild, hatchlings and juvenile sea turtles face many dangers. Some common predators include fire ants, ghost crabs, lizards, dogs, cats, raccoons, coyotes, dolphins and sharks. Fire ants will eat eggs and weak hatchlings, while ghost crabs lurk in the dark waiting to attack hatchlings as they crawl out of the nes
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Alligators are known for their aggressive nature, but did you know that they also eat turtles? Some species of alligators prefer turtle meat over other types of prey. Alligators are large reptiles found throughout North and South America. They are carnivorous animals that feed primarily on fish, amphibians, birds, mamm
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If you have a turtle as a pet or have ever thought about getting one, you probably have plenty of questions about them bubbling away in your mind. And if you’ve been thinking of them while running your fingers through your hair, you may have pondered whether turtles have hair. Well, in this article, we’re going to answ
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The majority of turtles have beaks which are also known as their jaws which continuously grow as the turtle ages. This is not an issue though because in the wild, the turtle is able to wear down their beak naturally due to the things that they eat. However, when they are kept in captivity, if they are not given things
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Turtles are known for being slow moving creatures, but they also have some pretty interesting habits. One of them is that they eat their own poop. What does this mean exactly? And why would anyone want to eat his or her own feces? Ew! About Turtles Turtles are reptiles that live in water and absorb oxygen through their
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Bearded Dragons are definitely a cool kind of pet to own, but a surprising amount of owners know so little about this reptile when they decide to pick one up as a pet. This can be a serious problem if you don’t understand or know much about your pet, then how can you look after them properly? The same rule applies for
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Bearded dragons are cute little lizards that come from Australia. They are very friendly animals that love attention. If you want to get one as a pet, they are relatively inexpensive and easy to care for. Bearded dragons are considered to be a member of the lizard family. They are also known as dragon lizards or simply
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Bearded dragons are one of the most charismatic reptilian pets in the world. They develop a personality and bond with their owners very quickly, exhibiting affectionate and funny behaviors like cuddling and playing. One of the strangest behaviors that a bearded dragon exhibits is its ability to wave. This actually isn’
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What should I do if my bearded dragon plays dead? How long does it take for them to wake up? What happens if they don’t wake up? Bearded Dragons are lizards native to Australia and New Guinea. They are very friendly animals and love being held. If you want to get a pet, then you should choose a bearded dragon because t
