I remember the first time I considered putting a frog in with my turtle. It seemed harmless. They both liked water. They were both small. They both looked peaceful—like they wouldn’t hurt a fly. But what I didn’t know at the time was that combining them in the same tank could lead to injury, stress,…
If you’re anything like me, you probably love cheese. It’s yummy, tasty, and I often want to share it with my pet turtle. But before giving any human food to your turtle, you should know if it’s safe for them. You might wonder, can turtles eat cheese? Well, the simple answer is no—turtles should not…
If you’ve got a pet turtle like I do, then you’ve probably wondered what kinds of vegetables are safe to share. After all, it’s natural to want to feed them something fresh and green. And asparagus? Well, it’s healthy for us—but does that mean it’s good for turtles too? So, can turtles eat asparagus? The…
If you’re like me, you love your turtle and want to take the best care of them. Sometimes, I wonder if it’s okay to share food meant for other pets—like cat food—with my turtle. After all, cat food smells tasty and is packed with protein. But wait… is it really safe for turtles? So, can…
When I first became a turtle owner, I found myself wondering something that probably crosses every beginner’s mind: “Is my turtle lonely?” After all, they spend a lot of time alone, just swimming, basking, or resting in their hide. Compared to a dog or a parrot, turtles seem quiet, even emotionally distant. So naturally, I…
Has your turtle gone a few days without pooping? That happened to mine—and I didn’t know what was wrong at first. I was feeding him like usual, checking the tank daily, and everything seemed fine. But then I realized: no poop. For over three days. That’s when I started to worry. At first, I thought…
A few months ago, I noticed something strange with my turtle. He wasn’t his usual active self. He wasn’t eating, he was staying in one spot a lot, and the water started looking cloudy. Then I saw it—a reddish tint in the tank water. That’s when I knew something was seriously wrong. I rushed to…
So here’s the thing. If you’ve got a turtle like I do, you know how fun it is to treat them with a little snack now and then. Sometimes we just want to share what’s on our plate, especially when it’s something green and healthy like spinach. But before you do that—let’s take a moment…
Hey there! If you’re anything like me, you probably love watching your turtle eat. It’s kind of adorable, right? And when I first got my little turtle, I had so many questions. One of the biggest ones was: “Can turtles eat fruit?” I mean, fruit is sweet, colorful, and smells good. So naturally, I wanted…
So here’s the thing—when I first got my turtle, I wanted to share everything with him. One day, I was snacking on some grapes and thought, “Hmm… can my little buddy have some too?” They’re soft, juicy, and sweet. And let’s be real, turtles are so curious—they’ll try to munch on anything you offer. But…
I’ll be honest — when I first started caring for turtles, I had a lot of questions about what they could and couldn’t eat. One day, while I was snacking on a piece of dark chocolate, my turtle came up to the glass, watching me like he wanted some. That moment made me wonder: “Can…
When I first got into turtle care, I tried to offer a wide range of vegetables to keep things interesting for my shelled buddy. One day, I had a bunch of leftover celery stalks in the fridge and thought, “Hey, this is green, crunchy, and low in sugar — maybe my turtle can have a…
One day, I was cleaning my turtle’s tank and realized I had completely run out of his food. No pellets, no greens prepped — just a tiny container of betta fish food left over from an old tank. I paused and thought, “Can my turtle eat betta food… just for today?” If you’ve ever been…
When I first started raising turtles, I quickly learned that not all food is created equal. And one of the biggest questions I had was about shrimp. I love shrimp, and it’s packed with protein — but I wasn’t sure if it was okay for my turtle. If you’ve ever looked at a shrimp and…
When I first started keeping turtles, I got curious about what fruits they could eat. One day, while snacking on a sweet peach, I thought, “Hmm, could I share just a little piece with my turtle?” If you’ve ever had that same thought — you’re not alone! So, can turtles eat peaches? Yes, they can…