Take a look at my quasi-DIY solution for upgrading the size of your tank to better fit a large turtle after it outgrows most commercial glass aquariums. You're not actually building much of anything yourself, but you will be going on a little bit of a scavenger hunt for all the pieces you'll need to… Continue reading Big Turtle, Small Budget? No Problem.
I meant to post this earlier, but then life happened and I didn’t finish in time for National Invasive Species Awareness Week. However, it’s never a bad time to talk about invasive species, and for turtle folks, that means pretty much one thing: red-eared sliders. Although the CABI Invasive Species Compendium lists 7 other turtles as potential… Continue reading The World’s Most Problematic Turtle: The Red-Eared Slider
During my first week volunteering for Pam, I was not shocked to discover that she had several non-native turtle species in her care, which she came by in the usual manner:Person with a pet turtle they can't care for anymore: You do turtles, right?Wildlife rescuer: Yes, I help wild turtles that are sick or injured… Continue reading Finding Homes for Wayward Turtles
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