Turtle diseases
Turtles are among the most popular reptiles kept as pets. Each species has specific environmental requirements and dietary preferences that are crucial to its health. A well-cared-for turtle can live … Read More
Tag: semi-aquatic turtles
Edible plants for land and semi-aquatic turtles
Turtles, both land and semi-aquatic, have specific dietary needs that depend, to a greater or lesser extent, on properly selected plants. A proper diet not only affects their growth and … Read More
Wintering land and semi-aquatic turtles
Wintering turtles is a complex and delicate process that every keeper of wintering species should understand. But before diving into the details, let’s clarify the terms wintering, hibernation, and brumation. … Read More
Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii) – a small semi-aquatic turtle
The Chinese pond turtle (Mauremys reevesii) is a good choice to start terrarium adventure, as it is one of the smaller species of semi-aquatic turtles and can forgive minor mistakes … Read More
How to properly feed semi-aquatic turtles?
Proper nutrition is essential for ensuring a semi-aquatic turtle’s health, condition, and longevity. Thanks to the growing understanding of these reptiles’ physiology and dietary needs, composing an appropriate diet for … Read More
How to arrange an aquaterrarium for semi-aquatic turtles?
Turtles are one of the most attractive animals in the reptile world. As with any living creature, its owner is required to acquire the proper knowledge of species biology and … Read More