Despite common misconceptions, pumpkins aren’t vegetables but fruits. Botanically speaking, this is because they contain seeds from the plant’s flowers. In addition to being a type of squash, pumpkins also […]

Tortoises shouldn’t be fed each day. It’s natural to assume that a small meal should be given to a tortoise every 24 hours, if not more often. After all, tortoises […]

It was once believed that tortoises thrived in arid climates. While it’s true that tortoises don’t need as much water as turtles, they still need moisture and humidity to survive. […]

Many breeds of tortoise hail from hot and dry climates, so they’re no strangers to cacti. Tortoises often eat cacti 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 a tortoise walk around in the yard, you may discover it has eaten a slug or a snail. While the dangers of eating gastropods are known to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]