World Turtle Day
Thursday May 21, 2009
May 23 is designated World Turtle Day, a day to celebrate turtles and examine ways to enhance turtle conservation efforts, as turtles in the wild are increasingly threatened by a variety of pressures. One threat to wild turtle populations, unfortunately, includes the pet trade. Turtles can be wonderful pets but need a great deal of care and dedication. Read more about various species of turtles, including aquatic turtles, box turtles, and tortoises in About Turtles and Tortoises.
Celebrate World Turtle Day at Herparts.com, where 10% of sales from May 20-25, 2008 will be donated the The Turtle Survival Alliance, a conservation organization dedicated to preventing turtle extinctions. Herparts.com features a huge array of herp-themed merchandise and has many unique and lovely turtle items. You can find some of my favorite turtle items on my Gifts for Turtle Lovers gift list.
Celebrate World Turtle Day at Herparts.com, where 10% of sales from May 20-25, 2008 will be donated the The Turtle Survival Alliance, a conservation organization dedicated to preventing turtle extinctions. Herparts.com features a huge array of herp-themed merchandise and has many unique and lovely turtle items. You can find some of my favorite turtle items on my Gifts for Turtle Lovers gift list.
Comments
I have a question about desert tortoises. Do they bite humans normally? or are they more aggressive as they get older?
Thank you
I have a question about desert tortoises. Do they bite humans normally? or are they more aggressive as they get older?
Thank you
desert tortoises are, like most land tortoises, a relatively shy creature. they are herbivorous and prefer to mind their wn bsiness while grazing plants.I don;t think they bite defensively,
it is s possible that one might nip if surprised, or if it mistakes someone’s finger for a good they like. (Ive heard that sulcata tortoises, from the northeastern African desert, sometimes snip at painted toe- and fingernails because they look like a prized berry! I’ve had one for nearly ten years and never have been nipped, but ten I don;t paint my nails either.)