Many breeds of tortoise hail from hot and dry climates, so they’re no strangers to cacti. Tortoises often eat cactus and other succulents in the wild, gaining nutrients, vitamins, minerals, […]

Most fresh fruits and vegetables are healthy and nutritious for tortoises. However, some vegetables are unhealthy or even toxic. So, you may want to know if cucumbers are good for […]

If you let your tortoise walk around in the yard, you may discover that it has eaten a slug or a snail. While the dangers of eating these gastropods are […]

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 slightly easier. Fake plants […]

Tomatoes (Solanum Lycopersicon) are part of the nightshade family, which includes potatoes and eggplants (aubergines). Ripe tomatoes are safe for tortoises to eat as a treat. They’re good for hydrating […]

Most tortoises are herbivores, so they consume plants and vegetables. Growing a variety of plants or opting for store-bought plants will give your tortoise a diverse food supply. The best […]

Nutrition for a captive tortoise can be a difficult balancing act. If a tortoise’s diet isn’t monitored closely, it can consume too much or too little of an essential mineral, […]

Tortoises stay hydrated by eating food, soaking in water, during the digestive process, and through their skin. However, tortoises still need to drink fresh, unchlorinated water. Tortoises should be given […]

Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are a common but highly nutritious weed.  Tortoises can eat dandelion stems, leaves, and flowers, but consumption should be limited to 2-3 times per week due to […]