Tortoises are calm and even-tempered creatures, so it can be hard to tell when a tortoise feels sad. You may think that a lack of activity, disinterest in food, or […]

Prolapse happens when a tortoise strains so hard that one of its internal organs (intestine, cloaca, colon, hemipenis, phallus, uterus, or bladder) slides out of its vent. It’s usually a […]

You may notice your tortoise hasn’t opened its mouth recently or appears to strain when moving its jaw. It may be several days before you realize your tortoise can’t open […]