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One of the most common questions we get at all turtles is how can you tell if your turtle is a male or female. You can tell the difference of a male and female water turtle thanks to some key features. Water turtles are dimorphic which is why the females will be significantly larger than the males. First of look at the front legs and the size of their nails. On males the nails are quite long which surprisingly are also used to tickle the necks of the females when they are courting. Turtle Facts, Sulcata Tortoise, Red Eared Slider, Turtle Pond, Tortoise Turtle, Male Male, Do Your Best, The Other Side, Pretty Good
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Red Eared Slider
Turtle Pond
Tortoise Turtle
Male Male
Do Your Best
The Other Side
Pretty Good
One of the most common questions we get at all turtles is how can you tell if your turtle is a male or female. You can tell the difference of a male and female water turtle thanks to some key features. Water turtles are dimorphic which is why the females will be significantly larger than the males. First of look at the front legs and the size of their nails. On males the nails are quite long which surprisingly are also used to tickle the necks of the females when they are courting.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The diamondback terrapin is one of the most beautiful turtles in the world. They got their name due to the diamond pattern on the upper shell. This unique diamond pattern makes the terrapin an attractive pet for home owners around the world. Amphibians, Reptiles, Types Of Turtles, Turtle Care, Terrapin, Diamond Pattern, Diamond Shapes, Pets
Amphibians
Reptiles
Types Of Turtles
Turtle Care
Terrapin
Diamond Pattern
Diamond Shapes
Pets
The diamondback terrapin is one of the most beautiful turtles in the world. They got their name due to the diamond pattern on the upper shell. This unique diamond pattern makes the terrapin an attractive pet for home owners around the world.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
As a softshell turtle, the Indian peacock softshell turtle has a leathery shell that is soft to touch. The Indian peacock softshell turtle isn’t usually kept as pets, however, on very rare occasions, you may come across a pet peacock softshell turtles. In their native India, while they are illegal to keep, however, several Indian peacock softshell turtles are maintained in temple tanks and ponds. Indian Peacock, Softshell, Ponds, Temple, Touch, Temples, Water Feature
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As a softshell turtle, the Indian peacock softshell turtle has a leathery shell that is soft to touch. The Indian peacock softshell turtle isn’t usually kept as pets, however, on very rare occasions, you may come across a pet peacock softshell turtles. In their native India, while they are illegal to keep, however, several Indian peacock softshell turtles are maintained in temple tanks and ponds.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The pig-nosed turtle is known by many names such as the Fly River turtle and pitted shell turtle. Their species spans back to 70 million years before the extinction of dinosaurs, making them utterly ancient. They are also the last survivors of their family, which makes them highly exotic. Turtle Diet, Freshwater Turtles, Turtle Habitat, Breathing Underwater, Rare Species, Papua New Guinea
Turtle Diet
Freshwater Turtles
Turtle Habitat
Breathing Underwater
Rare Species
Papua New Guinea
The pig-nosed turtle is known by many names such as the Fly River turtle and pitted shell turtle. Their species spans back to 70 million years before the extinction of dinosaurs, making them utterly ancient. They are also the last survivors of their family, which makes them highly exotic.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
Turtle tank setup is one of the most demanding aspects in caring for your semi aquatic and aquatic pet turtle. With the right information, setting up a turtle tank is simple and straightforward. Map Turtle, Aquarium Stand, Aquarium Kit, Turtle Tank Setup, Reptile Heat Lamp, Hiding Spots, Tank Design
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Aquarium Stand
Aquarium Kit
Turtle Tank Setup
Reptile Heat Lamp
Hiding Spots
Tank Design
Turtle tank setup is one of the most demanding aspects in caring for your semi aquatic and aquatic pet turtle. With the right information, setting up a turtle tank is simple and straightforward.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The spiny softshell turtle is commonly referred to as the Gulf Coast spiny softshell. These aquatic turtles are bimodal breathers – this means they can breathe both underwater and on land. Aquatic Turtles, Underwater, Breathe, Coast, Animals
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The spiny softshell turtle is commonly referred to as the Gulf Coast spiny softshell. These aquatic turtles are bimodal breathers – this means they can breathe both underwater and on land.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The Blanding’s turtle, also known as “semi-box turtle,” is a beautiful semi-aquatic turtle. They are considered a medium-sized turtle with a maximum length of around 10 inches. Blanding's Turtle, Box Turtles, Dried Shrimp
Blanding's Turtle
Box Turtles
Dried Shrimp
The Blanding’s turtle, also known as “semi-box turtle,” is a beautiful semi-aquatic turtle. They are considered a medium-sized turtle with a maximum length of around 10 inches.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The bog turtle is a small turtle primarily found in acidic wetlands. It’s binomial name is Glyptemys muhlenbergii, and can live for up to 40+ years. Small Turtles, 40 Years, Pond, Live, Water
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The bog turtle is a small turtle primarily found in acidic wetlands. It’s binomial name is Glyptemys muhlenbergii, and can live for up to 40+ years.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
Central American Wood Turtle (Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima manni) is a turtle species of which a number of species and subspecies come from Central America, with a distribution range from Mexico to Northern Ecuador and Northern Brazil. It lives on the savannahs, in forests and on riverbanks. Wood Turtle, Central America, Ecuador, Mexico, American, Forests
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Central American Wood Turtle (Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima manni) is a turtle species of which a number of species and subspecies come from Central America, with a distribution range from Mexico to Northern Ecuador and Northern Brazil. It lives on the savannahs, in forests and on riverbanks.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The big headed turtle is akin to the Platysternidae family and native to Southeast Asia and Southern China. As obvious by its name, it’s famous for its large head. When translated from Greek, its name suggests that it has a big head and a flat chest. Southeast Asia, Big, Southern, Greek, China
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The big headed turtle is akin to the Platysternidae family and native to Southeast Asia and Southern China. As obvious by its name, it’s famous for its large head. When translated from Greek, its name suggests that it has a big head and a flat chest.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The mata-mata is an interesting-looking freshwater turtle endemic to South America. It can specifically be found in the Amazon and Orinoco basins. While not as popular as several other freshwater turtles, such as red-eared sliders, this turtle is fancied by many turtle enthusiasts for its unique appearance and interesting mannerisms. Sliders, Fresh Water, Basins, South America
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Basins
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The mata-mata is an interesting-looking freshwater turtle endemic to South America. It can specifically be found in the Amazon and Orinoco basins. While not as popular as several other freshwater turtles, such as red-eared sliders, this turtle is fancied by many turtle enthusiasts for its unique appearance and interesting mannerisms.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
There are eight turtles in Panama. These include five sea turtles and three freshwater turtles. The sea turtles in Panama include the hawksbill sea turtle, the green turtle, the leatherback sea turtle, the loggerhead sea turtle, the Olive Ridley sea turtle. Land Turtles, Sea Turtles, Sea Turtle Nest, Olive Ridley, Green Turtle
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There are eight turtles in Panama. These include five sea turtles and three freshwater turtles. The sea turtles in Panama include the hawksbill sea turtle, the green turtle, the leatherback sea turtle, the loggerhead sea turtle, the Olive Ridley sea turtle.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The Spotted Turtle is a small, semi-aquatic turtle that is the only one of its genus, Clemmys. They are very beautiful with their dark coloring and fun, light spots on their carapace. Spotted Turtle, Carapace, Coloring
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The Spotted Turtle is a small, semi-aquatic turtle that is the only one of its genus, Clemmys. They are very beautiful with their dark coloring and fun, light spots on their carapace.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The Florida Softshell Turtle is a species of softshell turtle native to the eastern United States, primarily in the state of Florida. It is the largest of the New World softshell turtles (which are all believed to have originated in the Old World). Turtle Breeds, State Of Florida, Aquatic Plants, Cool Pets
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State Of Florida
Aquatic Plants
Cool Pets
The Florida Softshell Turtle is a species of softshell turtle native to the eastern United States, primarily in the state of Florida. It is the largest of the New World softshell turtles (which are all believed to have originated in the Old World).
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
As the attractive southern painted turtle is common, they are quite easy to find. When getting a southern painted turtle, it is best to get captive-bred. Wild turtles may be infested with parasites. Also, wild turtles may find it difficult to adapt to captive life Pet Turtle, Underground Reptiles, Bone Diseases
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As the attractive southern painted turtle is common, they are quite easy to find. When getting a southern painted turtle, it is best to get captive-bred. Wild turtles may be infested with parasites. Also, wild turtles may find it difficult to adapt to captive life
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All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
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The midland painted turtle is among the best turtles for a novice as they are active, hardy, and easy to care for. These attractive little turtles are but one subspecies of the painted turtle. Other subspecies include the eastern painted turtle, the southern painted turtle, and the western painted turtle. High Calcium
High Calcium
The midland painted turtle is among the best turtles for a novice as they are active, hardy, and easy to care for. These attractive little turtles are but one subspecies of the painted turtle. Other subspecies include the eastern painted turtle, the southern painted turtle, and the western painted turtle.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The black softshell turtle is a species on the verge of extinction. Existing populations of this species are limited to an artificial pond in the Bayazid Bastami shrine at Chittagong, and possibly three other locations (Assam, Kaziranga, and Jia Bhoroli River – Brahmaputra). River, Black, Water Pond, Animales
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The black softshell turtle is a species on the verge of extinction. Existing populations of this species are limited to an artificial pond in the Bayazid Bastami shrine at Chittagong, and possibly three other locations (Assam, Kaziranga, and Jia Bhoroli River – Brahmaputra).
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
Native to East Asia, the Chinese Softshell Turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) is an exotic-looking turtle with leathery shells and a snorkel-like nose. These aquatic turtles can grow up to 10-13 inches (shell length), and the males are usually smaller than the females but not by much. Snorkeling, Asia, Chinese, Exotic, Shells
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Native to East Asia, the Chinese Softshell Turtle (Pelodiscus sinensis) is an exotic-looking turtle with leathery shells and a snorkel-like nose. These aquatic turtles can grow up to 10-13 inches (shell length), and the males are usually smaller than the females but not by much.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The Trionyx triunguis is commonly known as the Nile softshell turtle or the African softshell turtle. As with all other softshell turtles, the Trionyx triunguis has a fleshy and leathery shell. Different Types Of Turtles, Swimming Videos, Congo River, Aquatic Insects, Toronto Zoo, Turtle Swimming
Different Types Of Turtles
Swimming Videos
Congo River
Aquatic Insects
Toronto Zoo
Turtle Swimming
The Trionyx triunguis is commonly known as the Nile softshell turtle or the African softshell turtle. As with all other softshell turtles, the Trionyx triunguis has a fleshy and leathery shell.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The eastern snake-necked turtle is a popular turtle species kept as pets especially in Australia where the species is endemic to. This fascinating and peculiar looking turtle can grow up to a foot in carapace length and has a long winding neck (which gives this species their common name). While they are friendly, gentle, calm and interactive with people, they can be a challenging pet to care for and require much attention. Growing Up, Snake, Calm, Australia, Popular
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The eastern snake-necked turtle is a popular turtle species kept as pets especially in Australia where the species is endemic to. This fascinating and peculiar looking turtle can grow up to a foot in carapace length and has a long winding neck (which gives this species their common name). While they are friendly, gentle, calm and interactive with people, they can be a challenging pet to care for and require much attention.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The Texas map turtle is one of the more popular turtle species kept as pets. They are quite easy to breed and make excellent turtles for beginners. As strong swimmers, the Texas map turtle needs an aquatic setup and a platform to bask on. As their name suggests, they are endemic to Texas and are a map turtle species. As with other map turtles, the Texas map turtle has a keeled and serrated shell. 55 Gallon Tank, Aquarium Sand
55 Gallon Tank
Aquarium Sand
The Texas map turtle is one of the more popular turtle species kept as pets. They are quite easy to breed and make excellent turtles for beginners. As strong swimmers, the Texas map turtle needs an aquatic setup and a platform to bask on. As their name suggests, they are endemic to Texas and are a map turtle species. As with other map turtles, the Texas map turtle has a keeled and serrated shell.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The Ouachita map turtle is one of the less popular map turtles. However, these turtles are easy to care for and have needs which are quite similar to other North American turtles. They are hardy and lively. This turtle also has the contour lines which gives it its common name. In terms of size, the Ouachita map turtle is medium to large. They belong to the family Emydidae and make excellent first pets. Contour, Easy
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The Ouachita map turtle is one of the less popular map turtles. However, these turtles are easy to care for and have needs which are quite similar to other North American turtles. They are hardy and lively. This turtle also has the contour lines which gives it its common name. In terms of size, the Ouachita map turtle is medium to large. They belong to the family Emydidae and make excellent first pets.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The Mississippi mud turtle is one of two subspecies of Eastern mud turtles (Kinosternon subrubrum). Its scientific name is Kinosternon subrubrum hippocrepis. Mississippi Facts, Best Swimmer, Wildlife Conservation
Mississippi Facts
Best Swimmer
Wildlife Conservation
The Mississippi mud turtle is one of two subspecies of Eastern mud turtles (Kinosternon subrubrum). Its scientific name is Kinosternon subrubrum hippocrepis.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
The Snake necked turtle is a common name attributed to many species of turtles with their strikingly long necks inspiring their name and popularity. Their biological classification is complex and evolving with new discoveries and methods. Tortoise, Turtles, Animaux
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Turtles
Animaux
The Snake necked turtle is a common name attributed to many species of turtles with their strikingly long necks inspiring their name and popularity. Their biological classification is complex and evolving with new discoveries and methods.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts
As one of the most popular pets in the herping hobby, the joys of Common Musk turtle care are well documented. These small aquatic turtles are very active and are enjoyable to watch as they swim around their tank or pond. Musk Turtle
Musk Turtle
As one of the most popular pets in the herping hobby, the joys of Common Musk turtle care are well documented. These small aquatic turtles are very active and are enjoyable to watch as they swim around their tank or pond.
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
All Turtles 🐢 Pet Turtles & Tortoises Care
Turtle Facts