Though the question, “Where do turtles live?” may seem simple, the answer is quite broad. Turtles live just about everywhere. Depending upon their species, turtles can be found living in a number of habitats. Where You will Find Sea Turtles As the name implies, you will find sea turtles living in most of the oceans […]

Turtles are not created equally. Just like any other organism, they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Some have different colors on them and others come in plain brown or green. This helps people classify which ones are suitable to keep as pets and which ones are better left in the wild. These […]

If you were thinking of getting some turtle tattoos it might be a good idea to read up on the symbolism placed upon the turtle by different cultures. Obviously the turtle is a fascinating creature, but before you get it inked onto your body, it might be a good idea to learn about the symbolism […]

There are hundreds of different types of turtles. This article aims to give you a brief overview of the different types of turtles. Here is a short list of some of the types of turtle: The Pig Nosed Turtle This type of turtle has been called the Australasian Pig-nose turtle, the pitted shelled turtle, the […]

The alligator snapping turtle is a relative of the snapping turtle. While it is a kind of snapping turtle, the alligator turtle is not as aggressive as the common snapping turtle. The alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle living in North America. It lives primarily in the southern United States, but they can […]

The greatest threat to the continuation of the European and Western Pond Turtle species is the human pet market. This petite native of moist environments well traversed by streams, creeks, marshes and bogs, Pond Turtles are prized for the distinct markings on their leathery bodies, bright red ear patches and smooth, ringed scutes that make […]

Many people are growing attracted to mini pet turtles that are being marketed all over the internet and in some local pet shops. And who wouldn’t come to love these cute little creatures? They stay small for most of their lives so that means they would keep their adorable appearances. Many people would love to […]

Just as different types of dogs have varied needs, turtles also have distinctive requirements according to their kind. All the turtles that you can find all over the world have shells but that’s probably the only thing that they have in common. For you to be able to take care of your pet, you will […]

Have you always been interested in knowing more about having a pet turtle, or wondered what the difference between an average pet turtle and a sea turtle is? Sea turtles Sea turtles are found in the ocean and there are actually seven different kinds of them. These are: Flatback Green Hawksbill Kemp’s Ridley Leatherback Loggerhead […]