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Cutting Aquatic Turtle's Nails
Cutting Aquatic Turtle's Nails
Several aquatic turtle species (males) have long nails for mating purposes. They flutter at the female in hopes of mating. In the wild their nails are a sign of dominance and power. Their nails are also used to break food apart. Their nails should never be cut unless there is a medical reason. So...
Taking Your Pet Turtle Outdoors
Taking Your Pet Turtle Outdoors
Taking Your Turtle Outdoors Ensure that the area is predator proof if you are going to leave them out longer than the recommended 30 minutes. They will need a setup with deep water and shade. Never leave your turtle unattended. Never use glass.
Picking Scutes and Exposed Bone
Picking Scutes and Exposed Bone
A turtle’s scutes should shed on their own. If your turtle is not shedding properly, do NOT pull them off. Scutes tend to fuse together or may not be ready to come off. Pulling them can cause pain & infection that will lead to shell rot & exposed bone. To safely remove loose scutes, use a soft br...
Turtle Shots
Turtle Shots
Turtle Shots Can’t get your turtle to eat their greens, cuttlebone or other vitamins and minerals? Turtle Shots are a great way to incorporate your much needed vitamins and minerals.
Sample Setups
Sample Setups
Note: Both lights should be over the dock, this is just a sample
Sample Stock Tank Setups
Sample Stock Tank Setups
Note: Egg Crate will melt, make openings
Helpful Links
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Padlet/Land Species Care Guides
Padlet/Land Species Care Guides
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Padlet/Aquatic Care Guides
Padlet/Aquatic Care Guides
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New Google Site (in progress)
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Finding a Herp Vet
Finding a Herp Vet
The Tortoise Table
The Tortoise Table
The Tortoise Table plant database and resource site for Tortoise owners
Filtration & Water Quality
Filtration & Water Quality | Linktree
Filtration & Water Quality | Linktree
Filtration & Water Quality Information
Medical Information/General
Emergency Preparedness Information
Emergency Preparedness Information
First Aid Kit Curad Silver Nolvasan Surgical Scrub Betadine Anti-fungal cream Pet or hand warmers White vinegar Plastic tote Silver sulfadiazine Dropper Cotton swabs Syringe Gauze Vics vapor rub Towels Toothbrushes Tweezers Pet clippers Saline solution Organic Carrot Juice
Brumation
Brumation
Brumation is a term used for the hibernation-like state that cold-blooded animals go into during very cold weather. In the wild it is perfectly natural for turtles and tortoises to brumate if they are in a cold climate. Reptiles prepare for brumation by eating more. They build up fat reserves in ...
CPR
CPR
When To Perform CPR Turtles are curious, like to rearrange decor and try to get into, over and underneath everything. For this reason, we have to be very careful with what we put in the tank. Items with small holes or that are heavy enough to trap them, should not be included as decor. Canister f...
Health & Illness Information for Aquatic Turtles
Health & Illness Information for Aquatic Turtles
Health & Illness Information for Aquatic Turtles
Health & Illness Information for Land Species
Health & Illness Information for Land Species
Health & Illness Information for Land Species
Animal Help Now (rahabbers)
Animal Help Now (rahabbers)
LinkTree by Species
Land Species LinkTrees
Box Turtle Care | Linktree
Box Turtle Care | Linktree
Box Turtle Care & Husbandry Information
Hermann's Tortoise Care | Linktree
Hermann's Tortoise Care | Linktree
Red & Yellow Tortoise Care | Linktree
Red & Yellow Tortoise Care | Linktree
Leopard Tortoise Care | Linktree
Leopard Tortoise Care | Linktree
Sulcata Tortoise Care | Linktree
Sulcata Tortoise Care | Linktree
Russian Tortoise Care | Linktree
Russian Tortoise Care | Linktree
Greek Tortoise Care Guide
Greek Tortoise Care Guide
Aquatic LinkTrees
Tent & Roof Turtle Care | Linktree
Tent & Roof Turtle Care | Linktree
Softshell Turtle Care | Linktree
Softshell Turtle Care | Linktree
Diamondback Terrapin Care | Linktree
Diamondback Terrapin Care | Linktree
Asian Box Turtle Care | Linktree
Asian Box Turtle Care | Linktree
Red Belly Short-Neck Care | Linktree
Red Belly Short-Neck Care | Linktree
African Side-Neck Turtle Care | Linktree
African Side-Neck Turtle Care | Linktree
Reeves Turtle Care | Linktree
Reeves Turtle Care | Linktree
Mud Turtle Care | Linktree
Mud Turtle Care | Linktree
Snapping Turtle Care | Linktree
Snapping Turtle Care | Linktree
Musk Turtle Care | Linktree
Musk Turtle Care | Linktree
Cooter Turtle Care | Linktree
Cooter Turtle Care | Linktree
Golden Thread Turtle Care | Linktree
Golden Thread Turtle Care | Linktree
Painted Turtle Care | Linktree
Painted Turtle Care | Linktree
Map Turtle Care | Linktree
Map Turtle Care | Linktree
Slider Care | Linktree
Slider Care | Linktree
Feeding & Tank Mates
Picky Eaters/Aquatics
Picky Eaters/Aquatics
Cuttlebone
Cuttlebone
Tank Mates
Tank Mates
Safe & Unsafe plants
Safe & Unsafe plants
Fish & Other Tank Mates
Fish & Other Tank Mates
Feeding Terms
Feeding Terms
Live Food
Live Food
Weeds
Weeds
Fun Facts
Fun Facts
Lighting & Basking Information
Basking Information & Materials
Basking Information & Materials
Lighting Zone 3-4
Lighting Zone 3-4
Lighting Zone 2-3
Lighting Zone 2-3
Double Dome Reviews
Double Dome Reviews
Lighting Basics
Lighting Basics
Basking Dock Reviews
Basking Dock Reviews
Aquarium Heater Reviews
Aquarium Heater Reviews
General Care Guides
Japanese Pond Turtle Care Guide
Japanese Pond Turtle Care Guide
Housing
Tank Size Requirements
Tank Size Requirements
Sample Aquatic Setups
Sample Aquatic Setups
Substrate
Sand As Substrate
Sand As Substrate
Substrate for Aquatics
Substrate for Aquatics
MISC
Enrichment
Enrichment
Taking Your Turtle Outside
Taking Your Turtle Outside
Adding A New Turtle (not recommended)
Adding A New Turtle (not recommended)
New Turtle or Tortoise
New Turtle or Tortoise
Aquarium Size Calculator
Aquarium Size Calculator
Going On Vacation?
Going On Vacation?
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