Today we discuss do turtles hiss? Different turtles make different noises, but in general, turtles can hiss, grunt, mumble, and make various other sounds. Some common causes of turtle noise include fear or aggression, mating behavior, stress relief, and communication with other turtles. turtles that hiss: The African Helmeted Turtle (Pelomedusa subrufa) is the most…
Today we discuss how do turtles sleep. Turtles sleep by retracting their heads and limbs into their shells and hibernating underwater. Certain species can even seal the opening of their shell with a fleshy plug. During hibernation, turtles reduce their heart rate and breathing, and some species can even enter a state of suspended animation…
Today we discuss are turtles color blind. Though still largely a mystery, it appears that turtles may possess some degree of color vision. Recent research has suggested that they might be limited to perceiving shades of gray, while other studies imply the possibility for them to discern certain hues – though not quite as effectively…
If you ask me what turtles are the best pets? I might reply – if you have limited space, you might want to consider a terrestrial Turtle species like the Russian Tortoise (Testudo Graeca). These Turtles stay fairly small—around 4-10 inches—and can live happily in an enclosure that’s just 10 gallons. If you’re looking for…
If you are a first-time turtle owner, you might be concerned with many issues while building its tank. You might want to know the lighting necessity, space required, and basking importance for turtles. And that’s fine as a novice. In fact, the most common question we come across is. “Do turtles need sunlight?” Yes, sunlight…