I recently was gifted a Pink-bellied Side-neck turtle that is a yearling about 3" in carapace length. She seems to only like the Tetra floating stick food. Won't eat the Fluval treats or Zoo Med pellets. I also have been giving her fresh, that is "real" salmon bits (absolutely no additives) twice a week which she gobbles. I don't know how much I should be giving her. She's in a 100 gallon tank that has a clean up crew of a bunch of catfish that have been in that tank a couple of years... Need Pink-bellied Side-neck advice ..read more

I recently rescued a turtle not quite sure what turtle it is, but belive it to be a long headed musk turtle. He seems to have a few problems and im really worried he wont last much longer without proper care, we have brought her a 200l tank, with a powerful filter and heater, which is heating the tank to 26-27°c, which is what i read online, i hope this is the right water temperture, she has a basking platform with a heat lamp that produces uvb or uva not quite sure which, we need to get a... Sick Rescued turtle ..read more

?Interested in completing a turtle survey for a chance to win a £25 Amazon gift voucher?? I’m a university student doing a research project on terrapin and tortoise owners. As a future herpetological veterinarian, my goal is to understand the current state of turtle care in the UK and any problems owners feel they might be encountering! This will allow me to learn more about the husbandry experiences of my future clients in order to give more guided advice and know how to help. If your... Exploring The Owners Perspective on Turtle Care- A Survey ..read more

Hi, my 12 years old horsefield normally hibernate itself indoor, last year I got him home as normal when he started slowing down. But we had a hot wave and he kept going back to back door so I let him out in garden for a few days. When I went to bring him home he was nowhere to be found. He is really good at burying himself. I’ve looked everywhere but I can’t find him. I didn’t do my garden as I was scared to hurt him in process. but it’s now late April and he still hasn’t resurfaced ? He... *panic ..read more

Hello there, In new here and i hope this finds someone who can give me some help. About a year ago, i homed 3 turtles. 2 i believed were male and one quite small one i thought female. I had done my research prior to homing them as id never dealt with turtles before. Theyre, happy, healthy, and ive come to realise that one that i thought was male, is in fact female. When i homed them i was told she was a razorback musk. And having searched am confident she is just that. She has started laying... Razorback musk turtle laying eggs- help ..read more

Hi I hope your well. I was looking for some advice if possible please as I’ma little unsure as to whether our turtle is shedding skin it or his not well. He seems to have white flakey mostly over his face and head. His appetite seems to have changed over the last couple of weeks too. Would someone be someone to guide me on whether this is normal or not please?! I can provide pics if needed. He is 7-8yrs old Thanks in advance ..read more

Pebbles - Male Horsfield tortoise looking for the perfect and forever home. Approx. 15 years old. I have had him for 13 years. No known health issues. Unfortunately looking to rehome due to my own health needs. Unfortunately, Pebbles is no longer able to get the care he deserves and I am concerned about his future should my health deteriorate. I just want to make sure he is happy and cared for ..read more

Hlo , My tortoise ? was not eating during winters , so we soak him in carrot but from 2 April she started eating again , and he pooped 15 april , its hard and thin, usually last year during summer season he poop normal..is it ok..is it normal after hibernation?? I m worried about her ..read more

I have a 7month old common snapping turtle and haven't seen it shed a scute yet. When do they normally start shedding ..read more

Hey, just wondering. Is there any reason I shouldn't or can't cover my tortoise Vivarium in vinyl? I have inherited it and it's perfect but a little marked on the outside so was going to give it a glow up. Just the outside. Any reason not too? TIA ..read more