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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 Snapping Turtles Eat in the Wild: A Naturalist’s Guide

Close-up of a snapping turtle's head above the water with its reflection visible on the surface.

Snapping turtles' wild diet: fish, amphibians, crustaceans, insects, plants; seasonal shifts and feeding habits in habitats.

  • Matthew The
  • June 8, 2026
  • Common Turtle Foods

What Fish and Seafood Can Turtles Eat?

A person in an apron holds a white plate with a small green-and-white turtle-shaped cookie on it, while a red plate is visible in the foreground.

Find safe fish and seafood options for pet turtles, including what's allowed, portion sizes, prep, risks, and feeding tips.

  • Matthew The
  • June 8, 2026
  • Common Turtle Foods

Kemp’s and Olive Ridley Sea Turtles: Their Diet and Eating Habits Explained

Sea turtle swimming underwater, representing Kemp's ridley and olive ridley sea turtles

Kemp's vs Olive Ridley sea turtles: diet, portions, schedules, and safe foods for pet care.

  • Matthew The
  • June 7, 2026
  • Aquatic Turtles

Are Turtles and Sea Turtles Going Extinct? The Honest Answer

Red-eared slider turtle being held in a person's hand over green grass.

Pet turtle care: do turtles and sea turtles face extinction? Extinction risk, differences, causes, and actions you can take.

  • Matthew The
  • June 7, 2026
  • Aquatic Turtles

Snapping Turtle Bite Force and Power

Underwater view of a snapping turtle with its shell visible and front limbs outstretched as it moves through blue water.

Bite force/power data, factors, risk, and safe handling for pet snapping turtles; care tips, feeding, enclosure, and precautions.

  • Matthew The
  • June 6, 2026
  • Turtle Myths and Misconceptions

Can Turtles Leave or Change Their Shells?

Three sea turtles swimming in clear blue water

Can a turtle leave or change its shell? Shell anatomy, shedding vs. damage, care tips, enclosure, and when to see a vet.

  • Matthew The
  • June 6, 2026
  • Turtle Myths and Misconceptions

Can Sea Turtles Hide in Their Shells?

Close-up of a sea turtle being gently held by a person's hands, showing its head, patterned shell, and front flipper with a blurred background.

Sea turtles and hiding in shells: retractability, shell protection, species differences, handling tips, and pet care guidance.

  • Matthew The
  • June 5, 2026
  • Turtle Myths and Misconceptions

Do Turtles and Sea Turtles Have Teeth?

A sea turtle swimming above a rocky seabed with a visible beak-like mouth.

Do turtles and sea turtles have teeth? Learn about beaks vs teeth, feeding, mouth health, signs of issues, pet turtle care tips.

  • Matthew The
  • June 4, 2026
  • Travel Tips

Where to See Sea Turtles in Hawaii: A Guide to Gentle Encounters

A sea turtle resting on a sandy beach with gentle waves in Hawaii.

Top Hawaiian sea turtle spots, best times, viewing etiquette, safety tips, laws, and care-minded tips for turtle enthusiasts.

  • Matthew The
  • June 4, 2026
  • Winter Care

Brumation vs. Hibernation in Turtles: What’s the Difference?

Three turtles perched on a weathered log above a green, blurred background.

Pet Turtle Care: Brumation vs Hibernation - differences, timing, signs, risks, prep, care steps, and when to see a vet.

  • Matthew The
  • June 3, 2026
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