Why Did My Turtle Lay an Egg?

Posted by Nancy on 7/3/2018 to Turtles, Box Turtles and Tortoises

Question: My Painted Turtle just laid an egg! I have had her since she was 4”. She is kept with my brother’s Juvenile Red-eared Slider. What is going on? Is she pregnant?

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Is My Tortoise Constipated?

Posted by Nancy on 6/5/2018 to Turtles, Box Turtles and Tortoises

Question: I think my tortoise is constipated. What would cause this and how do I prevent it in the future?

Answer: The first thing we need to discuss is your tortoise’s appetite. Your tortoise will have a greatly diminished appetite if it is constipated.

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How to Safely Pick Up Your Turtle

Posted by Nancy on 4/4/2018 to Turtles, Box Turtles and Tortoises

A youngster or inexperienced turtle person may drop the turtle possibly resulting in injury to the turtle. Therefore, I would like to offer these steps to handling your turtle safely. First, be prepared for the turtle’s reaction.

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How to Feed a Leopard Tortoise

Posted by Nancy on 3/6/2018 to Turtles, Box Turtles and Tortoises

Adult Leopard Tortoise can range in size from 10-18 inches. It sounds like your tortoise is not receiving the right nutrition to grow properly. Learn about proper nutrition for Leopard Tortoises.

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My Box Turtle Won't Open His Eyes!

Posted by Nancy on 1/25/2018 to Turtles, Box Turtles and Tortoises

Question: I have a male box turtle that is not opening his eyes. When I look at him closely I can see a white discharge coming from the eyes. Do you have any ideas what could be wrong?

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How to Pick a Healthy Turtle

Posted by Nancy on 6/15/2016 to Turtles, Box Turtles and Tortoises

So, you've decided you want a pet turtle. Now you are looking at a selection of turtles and trying to decide which one is yours. Choosing a healthy turtle will save you heartache and possibly money on a veterinarian bill.

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Why a Radiated Tortoise

Posted by Nancy on 1/13/2016 to Turtles, Box Turtles and Tortoises

The Radiated Tortoise has the standard high domed carapace of all tortoises, but in the center of each plate there are beautiful yellow lines radiating out. This tortoise has smooth scutes and the star pattern is much more intricate and finely defined than that other star tortoises.

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Geographic Color Variations in Red-eared Sliders

Posted by Nancy on 3/18/2015 to Turtles, Box Turtles and Tortoises

There are huge differences in shell coloring in any group of Red-eared Sliders, just as there are huge differences in the way people look. There are also geographic variations across their range.

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