A tortoise’s eggs are normally buried in the sand or soil for an incubation period of 8-10 weeks. Baby tortoises care for themselves after hatching. Hatchlings live off the embryonic […]
Behavior
Why Is My Tortoise Walking Backwards?
Tortoises may be among the slowest-moving animals, but their movement is far from dull. You can tell a lot about a tortoise by studying how it moves. Like most four-legged […]
Why Do Tortoises Bite? (Humans, Each Other + Females)
Tortoises rarely bite their owners, even when afraid, but it happens. However, the most common fear-based response is to hide in their shells or burrow out of sight. It can […]
Why Does My Tortoise Keep Scratching The Wall?
Scratching and digging are common behaviors in tortoises. The tortoise anatomy makes them skilled at creating burrows and hiding away in tunnels. Aside from protection, wild tortoises dig to find […]
Why Is My Tortoise Pacing Back And Forth?
An outdoor tortoise may pace straight from one end of the enclosure to the other. If it has an indoor tank or table, it may wander along the glass, seldom […]