Telling the difference between a wild and pet tortoise can be difficult because they act similarly by wandering, burrowing, foraging, and sunbathing. Finding an exotic tortoise that isn’t native to […]
Care Guides
Can You Put A Tracker on A Tortoise? (Finding Lost Tortoises)
Tortoises are slow movers, but they’re skilled at hiding, digging, and climbing. It’s impossible to monitor an outdoor tortoise constantly, and indoor tortoises are adept at escaping when exploring the […]
Can You Use Sand for Tortoises?
A tortoise enclosure requires a substrate to cover the bottom of the tank or table. This absorbs waste, maintains humidity levels, gives the tortoise a surface to walk on, and […]
How To Feed A Tortoise While On Vacation
Although vacations are relaxing, we often worry about the welfare of our pets while away. Tortoises require less upkeep than other animal companions. In theory, you won’t have as much […]
How To Take Care of A Tortoise’s Shell (Dry, Peeling + Cracking)
A tortoise’s shell keeps its organs safe, balances its temperature, protects it from falls, keeps out predators, protects it from UV radiation, and enables it to retain water. Some owners […]
How To Exercise A Tortoise
Regular exercise is crucial to the health and well-being of tortoises. Not only is exercising vital for healthy bone and shell development and internal organs, but it also assists with […]