A step-by-step guide

to caring for a pet turtle
with confidence.

The Turtle Masterclass is an essential resource if you’re thinking about bringing a life-long friend into your home, or perhaps you’re a first-time reptile keeper and just want to make sure you’re on the right track. This online course will even benefit those that have kept reptiles all their lives and are looking for a ‘refresher’ on turtle basics.

Even better, check out the first five chapters for free below.
Enrol now for $39.95

What we'll teach you

  • Everything Turtle

    We’ll go exploring, learn all about turtles in the wild, ensure you’re across your reptile licensing and of course, help you to select a happy and healthy petcheck

  • Enclosures, Equipment & Husbandry

    We’ll teach you everything needed to set your pet turtle up at home, from the enclosure, lighting and heating, right through to diet & nutrition.

  • Best Reptile Practices

    From maintenance to health and hygiene, we’ve gathered information from reptile vets and industry leading professionals, to ensure that the information we bring to you, is always current and up-to-date.

Course Overview

  • 1

    Introduction

  • 2

    Turtles

    • Turtles, Tortoises & Luna

    • Anatomy Of A Turtle

    • Natural Behaviour

    • Natural Diet

    • Luna's Journal

  • 3

    Legal Obligation

    • Licensing

    • Exotic Reptiles

    • Luna's Journal
  • 4

    Turtles As Pets

    • A Popular Pet

    • Making The Right Choice

    • Selecting Your Turtle

    • Handling & Transportation

    • Luna's Journal
  • 5

    Enclosure Set Up

    • Enclosure

    • Life As An Ectotherm

    • Temperature

    • Excursion

    • The Importance Of Light

    • Providing Light

    • Luna's Journal
  • 6

    Water

    • Testing Water

    • Filtration

    • Water Maintenance

    • Luna's Journal
  • 7

    Enclosure Elements

    • Furnishings

    • Cohabitation

    • Enrichment

    • Luna's Journal
  • 8

    Diet

    • Feeding

    • Live Food

    • A Varied Diet

    • Luna's Journal
  • 9

    Care

    • Shedding

    • Health & Hygiene

    • Luna's Journal
  • 10

    Graduation

    • In Summary

    • Test Your Knowledge

    • Congratulations

    • Luna's Journal

    • Leave your feedback!

    • The Python Masterclass

    • The Bearded Dragon Masterclass

    • Your Certificate Of Completion

So, what are you waiting for?

Dive head-first into the wonderful world of turtles, exploring everything you could possibly need to know, to love and care for the dinosaurs of today!

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What people are saying

5 star rating

Very informative!

Daneke Battam

Very easy to understand, I have completed three animal science TAFE courses and none of them explained turtle care in this much detail. Highly recommend!

Very easy to understand, I have completed three animal science TAFE courses and none of them explained turtle care in this much detail. Highly recommend!

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5 star rating

Really interesting and resourceful

Nalinda Halpage

Got the class as a gift with the turtle tank. Its highly appreciated the effort they put to make this class. Its really interesting and resourceful. We learn...

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Got the class as a gift with the turtle tank. Its highly appreciated the effort they put to make this class. Its really interesting and resourceful. We learn lots from it. I think now we are ready to look after our new pet better.

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5 star rating

Reptile Masterclass Series

Nicki Doyle

These classes are all awesome. I've been name dropping over various facebook reptile sites and to my kids in my classrooms as a one stop place for thorough b...

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These classes are all awesome. I've been name dropping over various facebook reptile sites and to my kids in my classrooms as a one stop place for thorough but simple information. Well presented and easy to follow. Thanks guys!

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5 star rating

amazing

Amber Burns

👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

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5 star rating

Absolutely perfect

Lisa Mills

I have learnt so much from this course, my confidence has grown in caring for turtle 🐢. Thankyou

I have learnt so much from this course, my confidence has grown in caring for turtle 🐢. Thankyou

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5 star rating

Another great Masterclass!

Steven Demmocks

This is the second Masterclass we've watched, and it's great! Lots of beautiful images, and useful and interesting information to help you care for your pets...

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This is the second Masterclass we've watched, and it's great! Lots of beautiful images, and useful and interesting information to help you care for your pets (or to decide if this is the right pet for you).

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5 star rating

Excellent

Megan Nissen

Great info and easy watching.

Great info and easy watching.

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