As the world’s fourth-largest tortoise species, leopard tortoises are heavy with distinctive shells. Hailing from dry African regions, they’re used to hot conditions, burrowing into the earth to lay their […]
Care Guides
How To Properly Care for A Sulcata Tortoise [A Complete Guide]
The Sulcata tortoise is a large, heavy species of tortoise with a yellow-brown shell and pointed scales. Hailing from desert regions, Sulcata tortoises are used to hot conditions and dig […]
How To Hatch Tortoise Eggs Naturally [Incubating + Rearing Hatchlings]
Tortoises dig burrows about 4 inches deep, laying their eggs before covering them. They’ll select a warm, moist area where the eggs have the right conditions for incubation. Depending on […]
How To Make Your Tortoise Love You
Tortoises are considered reclusive and aloof. However, they can be loving and affectionate animals in their way, so you can get tortoises to care about you if you do the […]
Do Tortoises’ Nails Need Clipping?
Wild tortoises spend most of their time burrowing and foraging for food. Naturally, this allows them to wear down their nails, ensuring they don’t grow too long. However, when tortoises […]
7 Signs of A Happy Tortoise [Physical + Behavioral]
While it’s easy to tell when most pets are happy, the same can’t be said of tortoises. Torts can be mysterious, even for seasoned owners with years of experience. However, […]
Can Tortoises Live with Other Reptiles?
A group of tortoises that live together is known as a creep. Tortoises are solitary animals in the wild, often living alone. If you have a pet tortoise, you may […]
How To Tell If Tortoise Eggs Are Fertile
Female tortoises often lay unfertilized eggs. To determine if the eggs are fertile, you can use a technique called candling. This involves shining a light on the egg to see […]
Can Tortoises Survive A Fall? I Accidentally Dropped My Tortoise!
Tortoises can sustain injuries due to drops during handling and falls from high places. After all, most tortoises are active climbers, and they often attempt to scale rocks and other […]