Tagged With Turtles

Small green sea turtle with a rough, textured shell crawling across a sandy beach

Do Turtles Shed Their Shells? Exploring Turtle Molting Habits

17 April 2024

Turtles molt their shells and skin in a process known as ecdysis or molting in order to grow.

Close-up of a Sulcata tortoise turning away from a plate of fresh greens in a home environment

Why Won't My Turtle Eat? Common Causes and Solutions

17 April 2024

Causes of a turtle not eating, such as changes in their environment, stress, and medical conditions that affect their ability to eat.

Bearded dragon with dull scales and protruding eyes, indicating signs of dehydration

Bearded Dragon Bulging Eyes: Causes, Treatments, and Expert Advice

15 April 2024

Causes, treatments, and how to prevent bearded dragon eye bulging, including dehydration, infections, vitamin deficiencies, and other potential health issues.

A brown and tan Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake swimming smoothly across a lake, its paddle-like tail propelling it forward

Do Snakes Swim? The Science of Their Aquatic Skills

10 April 2024

Snakes have a number of amazing adaptations that help them live and hunt in the water, including paddle-shaped tails and special ways of sensing their surroundings.

A turtle swimming just below the water's surface, its long neck extended and exhaling bubbles as its webbed feet propel it forward

How Do Turtles Breathe Underwater? Evolutionary Adaptations

9 April 2024

How turtles have evolved some pretty amazing ways to breathe while they're underwater and stay submerged for long periods of time.

Close-up of a box turtle with a yellow and black shell examining a ripe purple grape on a mossy log

Can Turtles Have Grapes? A Nutritionist Weighs in on the Facts and Safety

6 April 2024

Turtles can have grapes, but it's important to make sure that you're not feeding them too many - different types of turtles have different grape needs.

Three female Betta fish of different vibrant colors swimming peacefully in a planted aquarium

Can Female Betta Fish Live Together Harmoniously? Cohabitation Considerations

5 April 2024

Female bettas can coexist in a sorority tank if you take the time to set it up correctly, provide enough room and hiding places, and stay on top of any issues that arise.

A desert-dwelling box turtle emerging from the ground, with a textured shell resembling fossilized rock formations

Did Turtles Evolve From Dinosaurs? A Look at the Evolutionary Clues

4 April 2024

Turtles are reptiles that are more closely related to crocodiles and birds than they are to dinosaurs, even though they all evolved from a common archosaur ancestor.

A black and yellow patterned ball python slithering up a smooth concrete wall

Why Do Snakes Climb Walls? The Science of a Reptilian Superpower

3 April 2024

How snakes' bodies and behavior help them move up walls and other steep inclines, and the obstacles they encounter.

Adult corn snake with a classic orange-red saddle pattern stretched out on a piece of driftwood in a captive habitat

How Long Do Corn Snakes Live? Exploring Their Longevity

2 April 2024

Corn snakes typically live between 6 and 23 years in captivity, depending on genetics, living conditions, diet, and care.

Photorealistic image of a turtle submerged in a shallow, reflective pool with a lush green environment

Turtle Respiration: How Long Can Turtles Hold Their Breath?

1 April 2024

Turtles' incredible capacity to stay underwater for as long as 7 hours at a time is the result of special respiratory structures and metabolic changes.

Newborn garter snake slithering through grass and leaves, approaching a small frog or insect

What Do Baby Snakes Eat? A Complete Diet Guide for Neonatal Snakes

31 March 2024

Young snakes primarily eat small animals such as pinky mice, lizards, or bugs. Their specific diet depends on the species but generally includes rodents, birds, amphibians, or invertebrates.