Turtles

Sure shells are swell but a sweater's mo better and the best turtle sweater is a Bowser sweater! Jennifer Olivarez crocheted this awesome reptile warmer inspired by Bowser from Super Mario Bros. and thanks to her handy dandy instructions, you can do it too!

Like Nancy Pelosi once said about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, popularly known as “Obamacare,” “… we have to pass the bill so you can find out what is in it.” Looks like the massive bill has US citizens covered for a wide range of animal associated injuries…

Who wouldn’t want their own lobby gorilla, bedroom bison or office penguin? If you’re looking for some special animal home décor, or the perfect gift for the nature fans in your life, then look no further than the huge range of goodies offered by my pals at Safari ltd! 

Everyone knows someone who is crazy about their dog and will dress them up in cute little (or strange little) outfits. Then there are the insane cat ladies. Now there is the tortoise addict and her inclination to crochet little sweaters or "cozies" for her reptilian pals. Not only that, she also makes them for sale. She donates 10% of the proceeds to International Reptile Rescue to help out her cold-blooded friends.

The act of turtles burying their heads in their shell was interpreted in idiom as the need to "come out of one's shell"-- or to become more sociable and less shy. While this reptile's shell makes a lot of sense in providing a protective shield from its enemies, there might be another reason for its existence. My thought is that turtles lack the social network from birth that most other species are accustomed to.

Add some light and whimsy to your lawn or garden with this adorable turtle solar powered light!

There are many commonly available domesticated turtles that make excellent pets, including the red ear slider, ornate wood turtle and the painted turtle. These long-lived reptiles are an excellent way to enjoy a little piece of nature for the average reptile enthusiast, but then again, there’s always that one person who thinks that they need to own a “special” turtle to impress guests and to boost their own ego, such as the spectacular alligator snapping turtle.