Tortoises often find living in captivity stressful, especially when their surroundings are unfamiliar. So, adding artificial plants to imitate their natural environment can make the transition easier. Fake plants look […]

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 […]

Tortoises stay hydrated by eating water-dense foods and absorbing water through the skin surrounding the cloaca (an opening near the tail). However, tortoises still need to drink fresh water. Tortoises […]

Tomatoes (scientifically known as Solanum Lycopersicon) are part of the nightshade family, which includes potatoes, eggplants (aubergines), and bell peppers. Tomatoes are botanically a fruit, but they’re commonly classified as […]

Pumpkin is a healthy fruit that many tortoises like eating. They’re vitamin and mineral-dense, high in soluble fiber for good digestive health, and an immune system booster. Tortoises can eat […]

Tortoises like flavorful, colorful, and nutritious meals. Wild tortoises forage for hours during the day, seeking out weeds, grasses, flowers, leafy greens, fruits, insects, slugs, and even animal carcasses. Tortoises’ […]

Most tortoises are herbivores, consuming a plant-based diet comprising leafy greens, plants, weeds, and flowers. According to PLOS One, herbaceous perennial plants make up 30% of the desert tortoise’s diet.   […]

Grazers by nature, tortoises love to chew on weeds, flowers, and grasses. But what about spinach? Is this green leafy vegetable a safe option for tortoises? The truth is that […]

Tortoises are drawn to a banana’s bright and vibrant yellow color. So, we know that most tortoises like bananas, but that doesn’t mean all species of tortoises should eat tropical […]