A pet tortoise needs a calm, anxiety-free lifestyle to avoid stress and the onset of ill health. As ectotherms, tortoises rely on external warmth and humidity for their bodies to […]
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Can You Train A Tortoise To Use A Litter Box? (Potty Training)
Tortoises go to the toilet comparatively infrequently and are largely unfussy about where they go. Their feces are left in plain sight, often in the same place the tortoise sleeps, […]
Why Can’t My Tortoise Open Its Mouth?
Tortoises keep their mouths closed unless eating, drinking, or attempting to cool off. A tortoise should be able to comfortably open and close its beak without obstruction. Unfortunately, pet tortoises […]
How Does A Tortoise Get Off Its Back? (Self-Righting Techniques)
Tortoises can tumble, flip over, and land upside down if the ground beneath their feet is uneven. Since tortoises love climbing and exploring their territory, they can get flipped on […]
How Do I Know If My Tortoise Is Egg Bound?
Egg binding occurs when a gravid tortoise can’t lay her eggs. This means the eggs remain trapped inside the body with life-threatening implications. The eggs can lacerate bodily tissue, causing […]
Are Artificial (Fake) Plants Safe for Tortoises?
Tortoises often find living in captivity stressful, especially when their surroundings are unfamiliar. Adding artificial plants to imitate their natural environment can make the transition easier. Fake plants look authentic, […]
Do Tortoises Like To Climb? (Trees, Stairs, Fences + Ramps)
Tortoises climb for enjoyment and due to necessity, meaning you may find them scaling stairs, fences, trees, and ramps. If there are sufficient footholds, tortoises may even climb walls. Tortoises […]
Do Tortoises Get Along with Dogs?
Tortoises are timid creatures, while dogs are usually friendly and welcoming to humans. However, these two animal species have vastly different body language, behaviors, and instincts. While exceptions exist, tortoises […]
Can Tortoises Eat Worms?
Omnivorous tortoises, like desert tortoises (Gopherus agassizii), can eat worms, but herbivorous species, like Russian tortoises (Testudo horsfieldii), can get sick from ingesting animal protein. How much and how often […]