Snapping turtles are relatively easy to feed and care for. They also make a great starter pet if you’re new to the world of reptiles! Here’s what they typically eat, along with some tips when feeding your own snapping turtle at home. Snapping turtles are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. They need … Read more
Snapping turtles are a species of turtle found on the North American continent. They have an interesting diet and generally eat snails, frogs, snakes, fish and other aquatic creatures. As the name implies, snapping turtles eat other animals. They are mostly found in the United States and Canada. They live in freshwater rivers and lakes. … Read more
Red bellied turtles are herbivores. They eat plants and algae. The red on their shell is thought to be a warning coloration, as they can look like poisonous snakes or plant-eating insects in the wild! Baby red-bellied turtles eat a variety of foods, but they mostly consume aquatic invertebrates. How do you take care of … Read more
Did you know that the desert turtle is one of the most unique and endangered animals in North America? One thing they have to eat and drink are cacti. They also have other food sources, but those don’t come easy. You might be surprised by how little these turtles need water! The “do desert tortoises … Read more
Box turtle eggs are the perfect food to hatch your own baby box turtles. They can take a few weeks or even months, but in general if you follow these instructions, your babies should be ready to go! Box turtle eggs are laid by the female box turtle. The eggs will take about a month … Read more
Turtles are omnivorous, meaning they eat both plants and animals. They usually eat aquatic plants like algae or pond scum as well as small insects like worms and larvae. In captivity, turtles will also occasionally consume leaves from a variety of other plant species that have been frozen in ice blocks for several days before … Read more
Baby red eared turtles are sometimes eaten as a delicacy. They eat mainly aquatic plants and insects, but they will also occasionally munch on snails or worms that happen to cross their paths in the wild. Baby red-eared sliders are omnivores and can eat vegetables like zucchini, asparagus, and lettuce. Baby red-eared slider turtles … Read more
Although jellyfish are the most venomous animals in the sea, turtles can eat them because they have a hard mouth. A biologist named Dr. Isobelle Georgi has revealed that she was able to feed her turtle by sticking a nylon thread into its throat and then tying it around a live jellyfish. The entire process … Read more
Snapping turtles, also known as common snappers or pond snappers, are a species of semi-aquatic turtle that inhabits the southeastern and south central parts of the United States. They typically grow to about four feet in length with shells up to six inches wide. They inhabit shallow waters from Georgia to Texas, including Florida lakes … Read more
Turtles in the family Chelidae are classified as “sliders” or “sea turtles”. Sliders have an elongated soft-shelled shell and a straight snout. They are found worldwide, but mainly in salt water environments. These creatures can grow to be over 2 m (6 ft) in length, weighing up to 200 kg (440 lbs). The “what do … Read more