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A turtle in its tank crawling around
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How To Tell If Your Turtle Is Dying: Signs & Causes

  • byHunter Briggs
  • December 27, 2022
  • 16.7K views
Figuring out how to tell if your turtle is dying can be surprisingly tricky. There are a number…
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A good pet turtle
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Do Turtles Make Good Pets? What You Need To Know

  • byHunter Briggs
  • December 21, 2022
  • 28.9K views
If you’re wondering if turtles are good pets or not, you’ve come to the right place. Even though…
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A turtle tank with slightly cloudy water
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Why Is My Turtle Tank Water Cloudy? Causes, Fixes & More

  • byHunter Briggs
  • December 17, 2022
  • 49.7K views
Figuring out why your turtle tank is cloudy can be all-consuming. As a responsible pet-owner, it’s only natural…
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A turtle shell peeling and shedding
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Turtle Shell Peeling & Shedding: Is This Normal?

  • byHunter Briggs
  • November 11, 2022
  • 28.4K views
Being able to recognize a shedding turtle shell and determine if everything looks healthy is incredibly important if…
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A turtle that appears to be without its shell
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Can Turtles Live Without Their Shell? The Real Answer

  • byHunter Briggs
  • November 2, 2022
  • 35.9K views
Many people wonder if turtles can live without a shell, and we don’t blame them! Even though these…
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A striped mud turtle that stays small
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13 Turtles That Stay Small: Great Pets For Little Spaces

  • byHunter Briggs
  • October 27, 2022
  • 64.7K views
There are plenty of turtles that stay small, but not all of them make great pets. This list…
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An African sideneck turtle swimming in its tank
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African Sideneck Turtle Care: What You Need To Know

  • byHunter Briggs
  • November 11, 2021
  • 47.1K views
African sideneck turtles are adorable reptiles that many people consider owning. Their unique face and playful behavior has…
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An ornate box turtle in an outdoor enclosure
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Ornate Box Turtle Care: Habitat, Diet, Size, Lifespan…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • November 6, 2020
  • 85.5K views
Ornate box turtles are beautiful reptiles and very entertaining pets to own. With their high level of activity…
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Common musk turtle in the water
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Common Musk Turtle Care: Tank Setup, Size, Food & More!

  • byHunter Briggs
  • October 27, 2020
  • 88.4K views
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The common musk turtle is a very popular pet that many herp-lovers have considered at one point or…
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Pink-bellied side-neck turtle swimming
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Pink-Bellied Side-Neck Turtle Care: The Essential Guide

  • byHunter Briggs
  • September 30, 2020
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Pink-bellied side-neck turtles are a beautiful pet reptile that we absolutely love! Their stunning appearance makes them a…
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Red-eared slider basking in a tank
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Red-Eared Slider Care: Habitat, Diet, Lifespan, Tank…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • September 30, 2020
  • 117.2K views
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Red-eared sliders are an extremely popular pet turtle that have become a staple in the reptile-keeping community. They…
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Three-toed box turtle in an outdoor enclosure
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Three-Toed Box Turtle Care: The Complete Guide

  • byHunter Briggs
  • September 25, 2020
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Three-toed box turtles are a great pet reptile that we recommend quite often. They’re calm, peaceful, and surprisingly…
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A pet Reeve's turtle basking
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Reeve’s Turtle Care: Tank Setup, Diet, Lifespan, Size…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • September 22, 2020
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Reeve’s turtles are a lively and fun reptile to own. With their high level of activity and low-maintenance…
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A pet yellow-bellied slider turtle
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Yellow-Bellied Slider 101: Care, Diet, Tank Setup & More

  • byHunter Briggs
  • August 17, 2020
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Yellow-bellied sliders are a popular pet turtle that many owners enjoy. Their high activity level and unique habitat…
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A peninsula cooter on a log
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Peninsula Cooter Care: The Only Guide You Need

  • byHunter Briggs
  • July 21, 2020
  • 58.5K views
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Peninsula cooters are a great pet turtle choice for pretty much anyone. They’re very beginner-friendly and a lot…
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A turtle after successful shell rot treatment
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Turtle Shell Rot: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 7, 2020
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Having to deal with turtle shell rot can be very scary and distressing (for both you and your…
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Mississippi Map Turtle resting on a small log
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Mississippi Map Turtle Care: Tank Setup, Diet, Lifespan…

  • byHunter Briggs
  • June 1, 2020
  • 87.3K views
The Mississippi map turtle is a popular and entertaining species that many herp-lovers are interested in. With their…

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