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What Do Turtles Eat? Safe Foods and Feeding Guide(Post)
Watching a turtle eat can be really fun. In fact, in can be downright adorable, as we showed in this video of a baby turtle posted to our Facebook page recently. But aquatic turtles, like red-ea
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Best Plants for Turtle Tanks: Safe Species and Setup Tips(Post)
We talked recently about adding indoor plants to your herp’s terrarium. That’s one way to combine gardening and pet enrichment. Another is aquascaping. Aquascaping is basically just indoor gardening d
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Should You Keep Your Aquatic Turtle Outdoors?(Post)
Are you thinking about getting an aquatic turtle to keep in an outdoor pond? If so, you should consider what your reasons are for wanting your turtle outside. Creating an outdoor habitat that improves
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How to Get Rid of Algae in Turtle and Fish Tanks(Post)
Anywhere that’s wet and warm with access to sunlight is a likely home to algae growth. And that means the aquariums you keep fish and aquatic turtles in are prime targets for algae to take up re
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Can Your Turtle Tank Be Used for Aquaponics?(Post)
Photo courtesy of Steve Buissinne If you’ve seen our articles on vermiponics and aquaponics with fish, you may have wondered what other animals can be used in a hydroponic system. It’s true that man
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Want to Know the Difference Between a Turtle and a Tortoise?(Post)
Want to Know the Difference Between a Turtle and a Tortoise? Photo courtesy of Tracy Angus-Hammond What the differences are between a turtle and a tortoise is a common question for people to as
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Can Tortoises Feel Their Shell? Yes, and Here's Where They Love Being Touched(Post)
Do Tortoises Like to Have Their Shell Scratched? Image courtesy of Albrecht Fietz We like to think of tortoise shells as armor, and they are. But it's not the same as a medieval knight wear
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Top 5 Misconceptions About Keeping a Tortoise(Post)
What’s the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? All tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises. The term “tortoise” refers to the land dwelling, non-aquatic turtles. Here’s what
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Semi-Aquatic Tank Setup: Land, Water, and Best Animals(Post)
How to Prepare a Phenomenal Semi-Aquatic Tank Image courtesy of Varun Kulkarni Are you considering a semi-aquatic species for a pet? Knowing how to house them can seem like a challenge, but mos
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Tropical Fish(Page)
Everything You Need to Know About Aquascaping and Keeping Tropical Fish Keeping fish is considered an easy dip into pet ownership. But any tropical fish enthusiast knows that the hobby is...
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How to Enjoy Herps in Your Backyard(Post)
Did you know that you probably already have a host of reptiles and amphibians in your yard? Yep. You just have to know where to look for them. You can even make your backyard a popular spot for her