Avoid keeping tortoises in fish tanks or aquariums because they lack space, have poor ventilation, retain bad odors, and lead to bacterial growth. Tortoises grow distressed by the high glass […]
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How To Care for A Horsefield Tortoise
Horsefield tortoises (also called Russian tortoises, central Asian tortoises, steppe tortoises, four-toed tortoises, and Afghan tortoises) are part of a group called Mediterranean tortoises. They’re desirable due to their small […]
Tortoise Skin Changing Color – Why It Happens!
A tortoise that changes color in patches, especially over a relatively short period, usually has a sickness, infection, or disease. However, there are times when a gradual full-bodied color change […]
Why Has My Tortoise Stopped Eating?
Tortoises shouldn’t eat every day, let alone several times a day. They should eat for 5 days and avoid eating for 2 days, known as ‘starve days.’ However, it’s rarely […]
17 Common Warning Signs a Tortoise is Dying (or Very Sick)
Tortoises have long lifespans, but this doesn’t make them invulnerable to life-threatening illnesses, diseases, and injuries. So, we have to be aware of the signs of a dying tortoise. Toward […]
What Plants Can Tortoises Eat? (10 Tortoise-Safe Plants)
Most tortoises are herbivores, consuming a plant-based diet comprising leafy greens, plants, weeds, and flowers. According to PLOS One, herbaceous perennial plants comprise 30% of the desert tortoise’s diet. Most […]