Repair of injured turtle shells can be difficult and time-consuming. This article describes how to manage the freshwater turtle in this phase of healing and how to keep fracture sites 'water-free'.

In a previous column, the author discussed the overall management of turtle shell injuries. This column continues by describing basic techniques for repairing and stabilizing fractured turtle shells.

2 A tortoise by any other name A turtle refers to any reptile with a shell, so all tortoises are technically turtles, too. The main difference is that tortoises live only on land, while turtles ...

A Pennsylvania man was stopped while going through airport security in New Jersey, after officials found a live turtle hidden ...

A brown shell pattern on the heel and a nod to the turtle’s underside at the toe flap then add a needed touch of contrast. But the pair’s most adventurous design feature is undoubtedly the ...