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Your #1 Guide on Pet and Wild Turtles

Shell Sanctuary
Shell Sanctuary

Your #1 Guide on Pet and Wild Turtles

  • Common Turtle Foods

What Do Eastern Box Turtles Eat? A Complete Diet Guide

Close-up of an Eastern box turtle on a gravel surface, displaying its ornate orange and black shell patterns.

What Eastern Box Turtles eat: greens, insects, fruit; calcium/vitamin D, portions, feeding frequency, safe vs unsafe foods.

  • Matthew The
  • January 7, 2026
  • Common Turtle Foods

What Do Painted Turtles Eat? A Guide to Aquatic Turtle Nutrition

Underwater view of a painted turtle swimming beneath the surface with sunlight filtering through the water

What Painted Turtles eat: diet options, live/plant foods, feeding frequency, supplements, seasonal changes, risks, tips.

  • Matthew The
  • January 7, 2026
  • Aquatic Turtles

Best Pet Turtle Species for Beginners: A Simple Guide

Smiling child extending hands toward the camera in a light blue shirt, against a neutral background.

Top beginner-friendly turtle species; care basics, habitat needs, diet, lifespan, costs, and how to pick the right pet.

  • Matthew The
  • January 6, 2026
  • Aquatic Turtles

How Aquatic Turtles Breathe: Respiration and Habitat Essentials

Sea turtle swimming underwater near the surface with sunlight filtering through blue water and patterns on its shell.

How aquatic turtles breathe: respiration, water oxygen, tank temp, lighting, and habitat tips for niche pet care.

  • Matthew The
  • January 6, 2026
  • Equipment Maintenance

What is the Best Filter for an Aquatic Turtle Tank and Why?

Small schooling fish in a planted aquarium with visible filtration equipment

Compare filter types for aquatic turtle tanks, size and flow guidance, setup tips, maintenance, safety, and cost considerations.

  • Matthew The
  • January 5, 2026
  • Terrestrial Turtles

How to Create a Safe Outdoor Enclosure for Your Tortoise

Close-up of a tortoise on grass with a blurred outdoor background

Practical guide to a safe outdoor tortoise enclosure: size, shelter, fencing, UV, heat, humidity, predators, maintenance.

  • Matthew The
  • January 5, 2026
  • Substrate and Flooring

Are There Any Toxic Substrates or Decor to Avoid in Turtle Enclosures?

Red-eared slider turtle on a dark wet surface, illustrating substrate considerations in turtle enclosures.

Identify toxic substrates and décor to avoid; get safe alternatives, signs of toxicity, and tips for turtle-safe enclosures.

  • Matthew The
  • January 4, 2026
  • Interactive Toys

Enrichment Activities for Active and Healthy Pet Turtles

A turtle swimming underwater over a sandy, textured seabed with a blue background.

Practical enrichment ideas to keep pet turtles active and healthy: tank setup, outdoor time, safety tips, foraging toys.

  • Matthew The
  • January 4, 2026
  • Heating and Lighting

How to Create Basking and Hiding Areas for Turtle Well-being

Small turtle cradled in cupped hands with a sandy background.

Create safe basking and hiding areas with proper lighting, temperatures, hides, substrate, and upkeep for turtle well-being.

  • Matthew The
  • January 3, 2026
  • Substrate and Flooring

How Often Should You Clean and Replace Turtle Substrate?

Sea turtle swimming underwater in clear turquoise water.

Guide to when to clean and replace turtle substrate, including schedules, signs, methods, and substrate options.

  • Matthew The
  • January 3, 2026
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