Do you have a tortoise that needs a heat lamp? If so, you may be wondering if there is an alternative. Believe it or not, many tortoises and turtles enjoy the cold and don't need a heat lamp! In this...

Believe it or not, this is a question that I often get asked! People are curious whether tortoises have hair, and the answer is a bit complicated. While tortoises don't have hair as we do, they have...

Turtles are a very common aquatic household pet and they are relatively easy to take care of, once you have their enclosure set up and everything you need. But have you ever taken a moment to think...

Aren't turtles adorable? With those sweet beady eyes and that 'butter wouldn't melt' appearance - it is no wonder they are one of the most well-love exotic pets in the world. But pet owners...

One of the fascinating things about turtles is that they live so long; many will live as long as 10 - 80 years, with some more giant turtles reaching 100+ years old. This is quite an impressive feat,...

Turtles are one of the planet's longest-living creatures; on average, a turtle can live between 10 - 80 years. Unfortunately, that's a long time to live, and many pet turtles will often outlive a...