Hibernation vs Brumation
We highly recommend that you never Hibernate or Brumate any animal as it can be very dangerous. What is Hibernation? Hibernation happens to reptiles including most Tortoise species. Hibernation is…
Tortoise Housing
insert picture Environment Tortoise should be housed in large enclosures. You can house them securely in a built enclosure to match the tortoise, or in a secure outdoor enclosure with…
Identifying Terrapins/Turtles
Diamondback Terrapin Mud Turtle Painted Turtle Red-eared Terrapin River Cooter Peninsula Cooter Florida red-bellied Cooter Northern red-bellied Cooter Coastal Plain Cooter Snake necked Turtle Wood Turtle Yellow-bellied Terrapin African side…
Metabolic Bone Disease In Terrapins
Metabolic bone disease (MBD) is an imbalance of calcium and phosphorus due to an improper diet and the lack of adequate ultraviolet (UV) light, or a combination of both. MBD…
How to check a Terrapin
A healthy Terrapins should have clear and bright eyes. A smooth shell and smooth skin with no blisters or bumps.
Ponds/Tanks
Heated water tank/pond Terrapins need heated water in their ponds to stay healthy and active. Having heated ponds throughout the winter as well, this will ensure that the Terrapin doesn’t…
Gender of Terrapins
There are a few ways to tell the difference between male and female Terrapins this can include: Tail length Male Terrapins have longer, thicker tails, while females have shorter, thinner…
Behaviour
Enrichment You should provide opportunities for natural behaviour that is known as enrichment. Research shows that reptiles can learn simple tasks and they’re more complex than people thought in the…
Healthy Diet for Terrapins/Turtles
Feeding Terrapins/Turtles need a varied diet. You can research and discuss different diets with your reptile vet. A quality dried Terrapin food should be used alongside thoroughly defrosted freshwater fish;…
Terrapin/Turtle Housing
Environment Terrapins/Turtles should be housed in large tanks, when young. You can house them in secure outdoor ponds with outdoor heating and lighting when adults. In any case, the enclosure…
