Ethical Considerations of Keeping a Pet Turtle
Ethical guide for keeping a pet turtle: legality, sourcing, welfare, habitat, diet, veterinary care, and long-term commitment.
Shell Sanctuary
Your #1 Guide on Pet and Wild Turtles
Shell Sanctuary
Your #1 Guide on Pet and Wild Turtles
Matthew The
Matthew is a dedicated turtle enthusiast and conservationist with over 15 years of experience in reptile care. Known affectionately as "The Leatherback" among his peers, he combines his passion for turtles with a commitment to educating pet owners on responsible turtle care and environmental stewardship.
Sea Turtle Life Cycle: The Ocean’s Ancient Journey
Sea turtle life stages from egg to adult; habitat, diet, lighting, temperature, health tips, and care guidance for pet turtles.
Hatchling to Juvenile: Your Turtle’s First Year Guide
Hatchling to juvenile turtle: what to expect: feeding, tank size/setup, lighting & temp, humidity, diet changes, health cues.
The Ultimate Turtle Habitat Cleaning Schedule
Step-by-step turtle habitat cleaning schedule: daily/weekly/monthly tasks, water changes, substrate, filter upkeep, safety tips.
The Ultimate Turtle Habitat Cleaning Schedule
Set a precise turtle habitat cleaning schedule: frequency, steps, tools, safety, water changes, filter care, and seasonal tweaks.
Are Pet Turtles Easy or Hard to Care For?
Is turtle care easy or hard? We cover tank setup daily/weekly tasks, diet, costs, habitat needs, health signs, and time required.
How to Care for Land and Aquatic Turtles: Essential Guide
Care for land and aquatic turtles: habitat setup, lighting, heating, feeding, water quality, health, handling, quarantine.
Turtle Identification and Classification Made Simple
Identify turtle species, compare shell features, classify by genus/species, and assess care and habitat needs for pet ownership.
7 Deadly Turtle Tank Setup Mistakes (And How to Fix Them Fast)
Fix common turtle tank setup mistakes fast with fixes for lighting, temp, filtration, substrate, water quality, and basking.