Russian tortoise care is fairly simple. They require pretty basic enclosures and can be accommodated indoors as well as outdoors. If you live in the right climate, you can even house your Russian tortoise outdoors in summer and winter in a modified enclosure! The Russian tortoise is known by a couple of other names depending …
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Tortoises eat a wide variety of foods in the wild. If you have ever watched a tortoise eat, it looks like they chomp everything in sight! This might make you wonder: what do tortoises eat? These unique reptiles are mostly herbivorous with the exception of a few tortoise species who will actively eat insects or …
Sulcata tortoise care is pretty simple once you know the reasons why these tortoises have specific husbandry requirements and why their habitats must be set up and maintained in a specific way. These absolutely massive reptiles are also known as African spur-thighed tortoises. This is because they originate in Africa! “Sulcata” is actually the species …
Tortoise care is relatively simple because they are quite hardy animals once they are out of their hatchling stage. There are many different kinds of tortoises of varying sizes, care levels, and lifespans that you can keep as pets. Each species has its own unique requirements in terms of its ideal enclosure size and husbandry …
You have arranged to buy your new tortoise, their enclosure is set up, their heating is just right, and now, you’ve moved on to sorting out their diet… but what do tortoises eat? There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ tortoise diet because different species have different diets depending on their species and where they come from. Some …
Have you ever wondered: How long do tortoises live? Maybe you’re simply a curious reptile enthusiast, or perhaps you’re a new tortoise owner looking to increase your pet’s lifespan. A reptile keeper’s worst nightmare is losing their pet, but when it comes to owning a tortoise, your pet could potentially outlive you. Yes, that’s right! …
There is plenty of information out there about caring for bearded dragons, geckos, monitor lizards, snakes, and all manner of furry and feathery friends. Unfortunately, there is little information on what makes the best pet tortoise and how you should choose the right species to fit in with your lifestyle. In this guide, I will …
Maybe you are considering bringing home a new pet tortoise. You already have the perfect enclosure picked out, but what about the best substrate for tortoises? Setting up your tortoise’s enclosure can be exciting, but there are some decisions that you don’t want to rush. For starters, choosing the wrong kind of bedding could interfere …
Dehydration is a common problem in reptiles, primarily because of the conditions they are kept in captivity. To recreate their natural habitat as closely as possible, you should provide them with plenty of heat and UV lighting. Maybe you are wondering how to tell if you have a dehydrated tortoise. If so, you’re in the …
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