We do not publish improvised suggestions, risky practices or unverified health advice. Every proposal is carefully assessed before becoming public content.
What you can suggest
- Frequently asked questions that lack clear answers online.
- Documented practical experiences with tanks, filters, basking areas and daily care.
- Useful photographs you have permission to share, showing behaviour, setups or mistakes to avoid.
- Common mistakes worth highlighting and preventing.
- Official resources, studies, guidelines or high-quality educational material.
- Stories of finding turtles or caring for them responsibly that could help other readers.
For professionals, vets, teachers and researchers
The Foundation welcomes informed contributions signed by knowledgeable people: vets, biologists, naturalists, academics, educators, researchers or professionals who want to help the public better understand a species, a health issue, a legal topic or good husbandry practice.
When a contribution is published, we can include the author’s name, professional profile and, where appropriate, a short biography. The text is still assessed editorially for its fit with the project, clarity for readers and respect for animal welfare.
Species articles
In-depth profiles, distribution, behaviour, needs and husbandry challenges.
Health
Prevention, clinical signs, when to act and when to consult a vet.
Legislation
Accessible explanations of obligations, invasive species, CITES, found animals and responsibilities.
Education
Materials for families, schools, municipalities, associations and people learning about turtles for the first time.
What we do not publish
- Remote veterinary diagnoses or do-it-yourself treatments.
- Instructions for buying, selling or transferring animals without checks.
- Content that normalises abandonment, release into the wild or unsuitable keeping conditions.
- Text copied from other websites without permission.
- Advice incompatible with legislation, animal welfare and ecosystem protection.
Let us discuss it by email
Write to info@icustodidellaterra.org with the subject ‘Content proposal tartarughedacqua.it’. Briefly introduce the topic, sources and your experience.
In your first message, do not send personal documents, medical reports, other people’s data or photographs that identify minors or private locations. For images and materials intended for publication, we will agree attribution and permissions.
Submitting a proposal does not guarantee publication or subscribe you to a newsletter. For information about data processing, see the privacy page.
Email the editorial teamThis contact is for editorial proposals, not animal rescue or veterinary diagnosis. If an animal is injured, read what to do if you find a turtle and contact the relevant local organisations or authorities.
Why contribute?
Many people only seek help after buying a turtle too hastily, receiving one as a gift or finding one in distress. Clear information can prevent a mistake, suffering or abandonment.
Would you also like to help the project grow? Visit The Guardians of the Earth Foundation ETS and find out how to become a Guardian.