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Can (And Should) Turtles Eat Bananas?

Can Turtles Eat Bananas? Bananas are a pretty common fruit to see in most grocery stores. They are sweet, tasty, and very healthy to us humans, “but” have you ever seen one in a turtle’s food bowl? Most people would think not because they believe that the fruit is poisonous to reptiles. However, this assumption…

Can (And Do) Chameleons Swim?

Can Chameleons Swim? – The chameleon is a fascinating creature. They are able to change colors from light to dark and can even blend in with their surroundings. However, there is one question that many people ask can chameleons swim? You see chameleons are mainly land-based reptiles and will have a hard time staying in…

Do Yellow Belly Turtles Sleep Underwater?

Do yellow belly turtles sleep underwater? Owning a pet turtle is an enjoyable experience for both the reptile and the owner. They are low-maintenance pets that can live up to 50 years if properly cared for. Turtles like the yellow belly slider spend most of their life in and around water. When they dive underwater…

How Long Can A Yellow Belly Turtle Stay Out Of Water?

If you’re a reptile owner, you may be wondering how long your pet can stay out of the water? in this case, “a yellow belly slider”. These types of turtles are particularly known for spending extended periods of time in the water. But, is there a limit to how long they can go without it?…

How Big Do Yellow Belly Sliders Get?

Yellow Belly Turtles are a type of turtle that originates from the central and southern parts of the United States. They have yellow stripes on their belly, hence the name, and spend most of their life in freshwater habitats. But, how big do yellow belly sliders get? The average size of a mature adult yellow belly…
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Yellow Belly Slider (Complete Species Guide)

The yellow belly slider is a type of reptile that can be found in many parts of the world. They are typically smaller than other types of sliders (such as red-eared sliders) and have bright yellow markings on their bellies. They are a fascinating species and make great pets for those who are interested in a more…

Chameleon Running: How Fast Can Chameleons Run?

Chameleons are known for their lizard-like appearance with the ability to change color, move between trees and blend into nature. But did you know they can also run incredibly fast? This speed of a chameleon is achieved through their specially adapted feet designed not only for gripping onto tree branches but for running too! Although…

Are Milk Snakes Poisonous? What You Need to Know!

It is not often that you hear about milk snakes, but they are actually quite common. Milk snakes are often confused with venomous coral snakes or copperheads because they share similar colors and patterns. But what if you stumble across a milk snake in the wild and it strikes? The first thing you want to…

Can (And Do) Copperheads Swim?

Can copperheads swim? There are many snakes in the world that can happily swim in the water and while some snakes do this naturally there are others that can not. A lot of this has to do with how and where they live. But most likely you will find these (water snakes) near streams and…