Turtle Care

The yellow-bellied slider (Trachemys scripta scripta) is an 8-11” long, semi-aquatic, diurnal species of turtle found throughout the southern United States. They prefer slow-moving freshwater habitats such as ponds, marshes,...

The wood turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) is a 5-8” long, semi-aquatic, diurnal reptile found in eastern Canada and the northeastern United States. These turtles prefer cool riparian habitats, where they spend...

The three-toed box turtle (Terrapene carolina triunguis) is a 5-7” long species of terrestrial turtle native to the central United States. They can most often be found in moist woodlands...

Spotted turtles (Clemmys guttata) are 4.5-5.5” long, semi-aquatic reptiles found along the eastern coast of the United States and a significant chunk of the Great Lakes region. These turtles prefer...

The Reeve’s turtle (Mauremyx reevesii) is a 5-6” long, semi-aquatic, diurnal species of turtle found in east Asia. They prefer slow-moving freshwater habitats, although they are more aquatic as juveniles...

Table of Contents Introduction Enclosure Lighting Heating Water Substrate Décor Food Handling Health Resources   Introduction The red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta scripta) is a 12” long, semi-aquatic, diurnal species of...