Tortoises shed their skin (ecdysis) as they physically grow and develop. The shell prevents tortoises from shedding all their skin in one piece, but it’ll steadily flake and peel away. […]
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Why Do Tortoises Burrow Underground?
Wild tortoises spend most of their time burrowing and hiding underground, especially young ones. For some tortoises, digging is just fun and recreation. Like climbing, tortoises are driven to behave […]
Is It Normal for A Baby Tortoise To Sleep A Lot?
Baby tortoises need far more sleep than adult tortoises. For the first year of a baby tortoise’s life, it’ll spend up to 22 hours per day sleeping in a secure […]
Do Tortoises Get Stressed? (Signs, Causes + Implications)
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 […]
Can You Train A Tortoise To Use A Litter Box? (Potty Training)
Tortoises rarely go to the toilet and are largely unfussy about where they go. Their feces are left in plain sight, often in the same place the tortoise sleeps, eats, […]
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 open and close its beak without obstruction. Unfortunately, pet tortoises can […]