The Hermann tortoise is a fascinating and tranquil animal that many of us wanted to adopt as children. It is found in many Mediterranean countries such as Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey and in the Balkan region. Its size can reach 30 cm for the female and 25 cm for the male. This species differs from …
The hibernation of tortoises plays an important role in the maintenance of good health, especially for the reproductive system. It is therefore essential that your turtles hibernate in good conditions. From September, the Hermann tortoise gradually stops feeding and becomes less and less active as the days shrink and temperatures drop. If your land turtle …
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Your turtle no longer feeds and you are helpless in the face of this anorexia. The turtle has not eaten for several days? She doesn’t want to drink any more water. Are you afraid she’s sick? Like many other animals, the appetite of turtles reflects their general health. Be careful, however, not to worry for …
As you probably already know, turtles are reptiles who live in the water and come out on land to lay eggs. A turtle without a shell would be very vulnerable in both environments, so it’s unlikely you’ll ever see this creature in the wild. But, what this incredibly rare breed of turtles with no shells …
Food is an essential part of your turtle’s life. Keeping a good diet strengthens its immune system, meets all its needs and, inevitably, allows it to live everyday life without health concerns. So what do you need to give it on a daily basis? What does it need? What should I avoid? We will enlighten …
Hermann’s turtle is often confused with the Greek turtle, because the shells of these two turtles are very similar. For the uninitiated it can therefore be difficult to distinguish these two species of land turtle as the differences between the Hermann and the Greek turtle are subtle. In addition, depending on the age and size …
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The land turtle is shy and secretive. They are found in small numbers all over the world, including North America, Mexico, Central America, South America, Australia, and Polynesia. The land turtle faces many threats in the wild. The land turtle, the oldest reptile Among the oldest living reptiles, land turtles number around 75 different species. …
First of all you should know that the sexing of a Hermann turtle can only be confirmed for adult animals. The distinctive signs of young turtles are not very nuanced and it is difficult to identify the sex. The turtle Hermann male and female adults are easily recognizable thanks to some clues. Determining the sex …
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Red-eared toads and other aquatic turtles spend a lot of time in the water. Pure water is therefore essential. Of course, turtles defecate in their water as well, so maintaining good water quality can be a challenge. Cloudy, smelly water in a turtle tank is a common problem, but even water that looks clean can …
What is the maximum amount of time a turtle can go without eating? Turtles can go for extended periods of time without feeding, and the larger they are, the longer they can go. It’s always fascinating to learn how long a turtle can go without eating. How long can a turtle live without eating So …