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Tortoises & turtles / Getting Started
Turtles look harmless enough to hand to a child, which is exactly why salmonella linked to pet turtles remains a genuine health concern worldwide, including in India. The good news is that the risk is
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Tortoises & turtles / Getting Started
Turtles and tortoises may appear comfortable and approachable, but they are not animals that necessarily enjoy being picked up. Frequent handling can cause unnecessary stress, and incorrect techniques
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Tortoises & turtles / Getting Started
Finding a turtle or tortoise in distress can be upsetting, particularly when it appears injured, abandoned or unable to move. The natural instinct is often to pick it up and take it home. However, the
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Tortoises & turtles / Getting Started
Turtles and tortoises are often described as animals that hibernate during winter. However, the process is more accurately called brumation, a period of reduced metabolic activity that occurs in certa
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Tortoises & turtles / Getting Started
Lighting is one of the most important aspects of keeping turtles and tortoises healthy in captivity. While food, water and enclosure size receive considerable attention, inadequate lighting can cause
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Tortoises & turtles / Getting Started
Keeping an aquatic turtle healthy begins with providing the right aquatic environment. Unlike fish, turtles need both water and dry land, where they can climb out, bask and completely dry their shells
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