Pet Owner Blog

It’s true that turtles are cute and they look like they would make good pets. But before you decide to purchase slider turtles, specifically red eared slider turtles, make sure you know the following facts. First, do know that they can get big. They look cute and fragile as little hatchlings but when they grow, [...]

The term tortoise refers to terrestrial turtles. Tortoises are armed with a shell, which helps them stay protected from predators. These animals lead an active life during daytime, and rest at night. They live in warm regions of nearly all continents. There are different species of tortoises. The most common type is Testudo. Giant tortoises [...]