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94Turtle: Legends, Symbolism and Lore
Turtles are interesting creatures and I have a special fascination with them. Find out what their symbolism is, a fun Lakota story, and life lessons that we can learn from Turtle.
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87Five False Notions About the Pet Turtle
I am just going over a handful of incorrect ideas about turtles as pets. False Notion #1 A turtle is a turtle; they all have the same basic needs. It is true that all species of turtles require UV-B radiation and need to live in an aquatic or...
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88How to care for your pet terrapin
Terrapins, or Red Eared Sliders, are common pets in Singapore. I'd like to share my experience and some tips on the Don'ts in terrapin care.
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77Wild vs Pet-Store Turtles
Caught vs bought, which turtle is for you? Normally when people decide they want a pet turtle, they don't grab a net, go to their local pond and wait to catch one. No, most people who decide they want a turtle as a pet go to the pet-store....
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89Releasing My Turtle Back to the Wild: The Controversy
It all started a year and a half ago in late October when my brother and his friend went to our local lake and witnessed newborn turtles popping up from the ground, heading for the lake's shore. My brother and his friend also took witness to the...
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80Baby Softshell Turtle Aquarium Setup
There are different creative ways of setting up an aquarium for a baby softshell turtle. Here are the basic needs that must be included. Adequate space (at least a 20 gallon tank) UVB lighting Good filtration system Dechlorinated water A shallow...
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9910 Reasons Not To Buy A Pet Turtle Or Tortoise
It's a little embarrassing to write this article. That's not only because everyone who knows me knows I am a turtle/tortoise nerd, but also because I love turtles and tortoises, to death. You see, although I've read several books on these...
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69Conservation of Leatherback Sea Turtles
The leatherback sea turtle gets its name because of its smooth, rubbery shell. Unlike other turtles, with boney hard shells, the leatherback’s shell is slightly flexible. The leatherback is the largest living turtle; the largest leatherback...
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74How to Care for Baby Snapping Turtles
My pet Turtle, Shelly Caring for a baby snapping turtle is not really hard, it is just a long process with a lot of time involved. When a snapping turtle is a baby it is very cute and hard to resist. However as they grow up they tend to get really...
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82When do sea turtles lay eggs Ningaloo Reef ?
When do sea turtles lay eggs Ningaloo Reef ? Have a read about our experience with a turtle at Ningaloo Reef !
