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 […]
Food And Drink
Should Tortoises Be Fed Every Day?
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 […]
Do Tortoises Absorb Water?
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. […]
What Kind of Cactus Can Tortoises Eat?
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, […]
Can You Feed A Tortoise Cucumber?
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 […]
Are Slugs Poisonous To Tortoises?
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 […]
Are Artificial (Fake) Plants Safe for Tortoises?
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 […]
Are Tomatoes Safe for Tortoise?
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 […]
How To Give Tortoises Calcium
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, […]