Different kinds of turtles require different kinds of care. Aquatic, or water turtles have different needs than a land turtle and desert tortoises another kind of care. Find out here how to care for a turtle.
1. Water Turtle Care - Red Eared Sliders, Painted Turtles and More
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This guide goes over everything from housing to feeding for the basic care of aquatic turtles. Read this before getting a water turtle!
2. Red Eared Slider Care
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This guide is geared specifically towards red eared sliders and their special needs. A must read for RES owners and potential owners.
3. Caring for Water Turtles in a Outdoor Pond
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Are you considering keeping your water turtle in a pond outside? If so, this guide should help you out.
4. Eastern Box Turtle Care
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Read about the care of these small turtles.
5. Three-Toed Box Turtle Care
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These land turtles usually have three toes as their name suggests, while other land turtles have 4. Read about this and more on the care of Three-Toed box turtles.
6. Gulf Coast Box Turtle Care
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These larger land turtles can grow up to 7 inches in length. Find out more about Gulf Coast box turtles here.
7. Ornate Box Turtle Care
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The care of these land turtles is important to keeping them healthy and long-lived. Read more on Ornate box turtles here.
