In Hong Kong, Red-eared Sliders, Chinese pond turtles, and various aquatic turtles are highly popular family pets. Many owners, during daily feeding or while cleaning the tank, often suddenly discover that their turtle’s face is swollen on one side. Right behind the eyes on both sides—the originally flat location of

Is Your Turtle Floating or Floating Sideways a Sign of Illness? Common Warning Signs of Pneumonia and Gastrointestinal Problems Floating, floating sideways, or losing balance when swimming are situations that many turtle owners encounter. Some turtles only float temporarily due to nervousness, after eating, or because they are unaccustomed to

A turtle shell becoming soft or discolored is not necessarily a normal phenomenon. Especially when the shell develops white spots, black spots, unusual odors, pitting, cracks, discharge, or a spongy surface, it may indicate that the turtle is facing nutritional imbalances, insufficient UVB, infection, trauma, or husbandry environment issues. The

Tortoise Pyramiding is Not a “Natural Part of Growing Up”  Many tortoise owners notice the surface of the shell gradually becoming raised section by section, resembling pyramids. This condition is commonly referred to as “pyramiding.” Some owners mistake this for a breed characteristic or a natural shape that develops as

Recently, Hong Kong has seen consecutive tragic incidents involving turtles falling from heights: one at Grand View Garden, Diamond Hill on April 11, 2026, and another at Cho Yiu Chuen, Kwai Chung on April 12, 2026. These incidents underscore a critical issue: many owners still have significant safety blind spots

Turtles are semi-aquatic or fully aquatic animals with long lifespans, but they are sensitive to their living environment. Hong Kong’s climate is humid, and temperatures fluctuate, so if water quality, temperature, or sunlight is insufficient, it can easily lead to diseases. This article will introduce common types of turtle diseases,