Finding blood in your turtle tank is one of those moments that makes your heart stop. I still remember the first time I saw a reddish smear near my turtle’s basking dock—my immediate thought was: is this blood? Is my turtle hurt? After years of turtle keeping, I can tell you this: bleeding is never…
Have you noticed your turtle acting a little… off lately? Maybe she’s digging in corners, refusing food, or constantly trying to climb out of her enclosure. I remember the first time I saw my female turtle doing that — I panicked, thinking she was sick. Turns out, she was pregnant. Or, to use the correct…
As a turtle owner myself, I know how easy it is to miss the early signs that something’s wrong. Turtles don’t cry, bark, or whine — they just change. When my turtle first started acting “off,” I didn’t even realize it was sick until the symptoms became obvious. So I’ve put this guide together to…
If you’re anything like me when I first noticed it, you’re probably staring at your turtle and thinking, “Wait… is their shell supposed to feel like that?” Trust me — I’ve been there. When I first discovered my turtle’s shell felt softer than usual, I freaked out a little. It turns out, a soft shell…
Thinking of getting a Florida softshell turtle? I’ve been in your shoes — excited, curious, and a little nervous. These turtles look sleek and interesting, almost like creatures from another time. But here’s the thing that caught me off guard in the beginning: they can bite, and when they do, it’s no joke. So let’s…
If you’re like me, you probably check your turtle’s shell often — especially during water changes or basking sessions. So when I first noticed a soft spot with a strange color on my red-eared slider’s plastron, I brushed it off as natural shedding. A few days later? That soft spot looked worse, had a foul…
Have you ever looked at your turtle and thought, “Just how old are you, buddy?”I sure have — many times. Whether you’ve rescued a turtle from the wild, adopted one from someone else, or picked one up at a pet store without much history, not knowing its age can leave you guessing. So, is there…
Have you noticed your turtle keeping its eyes shut more often than usual? Maybe there’s swelling, cloudiness, or even pus leaking from one or both eyes? If so, you’re probably asking yourself: “Does my turtle have an eye infection?” I’ve been there—and yes, eye problems in turtles are more common than you might think. In…
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…