Tortoises can tumble, flip over, and land upside down if the ground beneath their feet is uneven. Since tortoises love climbing and exploring their territory, they can get flipped on […]
Questions And Answers
Is My Tortoise Growing Too Fast? [Normal vs. Rapid Growth]
A tortoise’s shell is its primary means of defense, reflecting its state of health. It consists of a carapace (top) and a plastron (bottom) connected by a bridge. The shell […]
6 Sounds Tortoises Make (And What They Mean)
Tortoises are considered quiet or even noiseless animals. As they’re solitary creatures, there’s less need for advanced communication between tortoises. Despite their largely silent nature, there are certain noises that […]
Why Are My Tortoise’s Eyes Closed? [One Or Both Eyes Shut]
Tortoises rely on vision and other senses to navigate their surroundings, forage for food, and identify predators and threats. So, it’s concerning when you find a tortoise with its eyes […]
How Long Can A Tortoise Sleep? [Hours Per Day + Patterns]
It may seem that tortoises are always sleeping, especially hatchlings and younger animals. If a tortoise appears asleep constantly, you may feel concerned, but it’s usually normal. Tortoises have a […]
Where Can I Sell My Pet Tortoise? [6 Ways To Find A Buyer]
Many tortoise species can live for 50-100 years, making them life-long pets. Of course, keeping a tortoise this long isn’t always feasible due to changing personal circumstances. Sometimes you can’t […]
Do Tortoises Have Good Eyesight?
The visual acuity of tortoises is the best of all reptilian species, which enables them to navigate the world better, find nutritious foods, and avoid deadly predators and dangerous situations. […]
How Long Do Baby Tortoises Stay Small? [Growth Chart + Sizes]
A baby tortoise (hatchling) may be the size of your hand now, but it’ll grow bigger. Before it grows, you may need a larger enclosure, but its final size will […]
Are Tortoises Descendants of Dinosaurs?
Tortoises date back to the Permian ages, more than 250 million years ago, long before dinosaurs. Chelonians are much smaller and outlived dinosaurs, but that hasn’t stopped some scientific community […]