How to Take Care of a Pet Turtle

Learn about the different types of pet turtles and how to keep them happy and healthy in these Howcast videos featuring veterinarian Alix Wilson.

ABOUT THE EXPERT

Alix Wilson, DVM

Dr. Wilson is a veterinarian at the Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine in New York City. The hospital specializes in the care of birds, small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.

R. Are UV Lights Important for a Pet Turtle? Promo Image

F. How to Avoid Catching Salmonella from a Pet Turtle Promo Image

W. How to Care for a Wild Turtle Promo Image

O. How to Clean a Land Turtle Tank Promo Image

L. How to Clean an Aquatic Turtle Tank Promo Image

V. How to Determine a Turtle's Age Promo Image

A. How to Determine a Turtle's Sex Promo Image

P. How to Feed a Land Turtle Promo Image

M. How to Feed an Aquatic Turtle Promo Image

T. How to Recognize Turtle Disease Symptoms Promo Image

N. How to Set Up a Turtle Tank for a Land Turtle Promo Image

K. How to Set Up a Turtle Tank for an Aquatic Turtle Promo Image

C. How to Take Care of a Baby Turtle Promo Image

D. How to Take Care of a Pet Turtle Promo Image

ZL. How to Take Care of a Pet Turtle with Dr. Alix Wilson Promo Image

E. How to Understand Turtle Behavior Promo Image

B. Is It Legal to Own a Pet Turtle? Promo Image

Q. Turtle Feeding Tips Promo Image

S. Turtle Terrarium Tips Promo Image

U. What to Do If Your Pet Turtle Won't Eat Promo Image

X. What's a Box Turtle? Promo Image

G. What's a Desert Tortoise? Promo Image

Y. What's a Diamondback Terrapin Turtle? Promo Image

J. What's a Forest Turtle? Promo Image

Z. What's a Leopard Tortoise? Promo Image

ZA. What's a Long Neck Turtle? Promo Image

ZB. What's a Musk & Mud Turtle? Promo Image

ZC. What's a Painted Turtle? Promo Image

ZD. What's a Razorback Musk Turtle? Promo Image

ZE. What's a Red-Eared Slider Turtle? Promo Image

ZF. What's a Red-Footed Tortoise? Promo Image

ZG. What's a Russian Turtle? Promo Image

ZH. What's a Snapping Turtle? Promo Image

ZI. What's a Spur-Thighed Tortoise? Promo Image

ZJ. What's a Sulcata Tortoise? Promo Image

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