Turtles need two types of light, one that will provide UVB rays, and one that will provide heat. You can’t have a proper turtle tank without those two types of light. But do they also need to be on...
Category: Care Guides
Can I Use a Regular Light Bulb for My Turtle? The Real Answer
If you are just getting a turtle then you might have heard that you need a special kind of light bulb for your turtle. And like most new turtle owners you might be asking yourself: can’t I just use...
Winter is starting to make its presence felt, so this got me wondering, will my Russian tortoise hibernate? I know that a lot of tortoises hibernate in the wild, but I never knew what pet tortoises...
If you are a turtle owner you might wonder why your turtle requires a heat lamp, is it really that important? And do you have to get it right away? How long can turtles live without a heat lamp?...
If you want to get a turtle as a pet you will need to get some equipment ready beforehand. Most obviously the tank, and of course the basking area. But what about the heat lamp, do you really need...
Turtles can be quite curious creatures. There are a lot of things that can cause strange behaviors, like hiding in a corner. And if you are a new turtle owner strange behavior like this can leave you...