Tortoise shells are definitive features that distinguish them from other living creatures. While their shells are considered protective armor, many people wonder if tortoises can feel inside them. A tortoise’s […]

Russian tortoises are popular pets due to their diminutive size. However, you need to prepare for their eventual size and not just their current size. Adult Russian tortoises grow to […]

If you have a clutch of tortoise eggs, you may be wondering if you’ll have to separate them once they hatch and mature. Most owners want to avoid inbreeding between […]

A baby tortoise may be the size of your hand now, but it’ll grow bigger with time. Before it grows, you may have to get a larger enclosure, but the […]

Tortoises are different from other pets as they’re reptiles. So, how you interact with them won’t be the same as with other animals. When it comes to tortoises and affection, […]

There are many misconceptions about how developed a tortoise’s senses are. Tortoises aren’t the fastest reacting animals, so it’s normal to wonder if they can hear you. Tortoises can hear […]

Tortoises are slow to react to most external stimuli, which makes us wonder just how developed their senses are, especially their ability to smell. However, don’t let their inertia fool […]

Tortoises live long lives, growing at a pace that may appear slow compared to other popular pets. Depending on its species, a tortoise may take up to a decade to […]