Tortoises can be clever escape artists who break free of their enclosures. That’s why it’s worth putting a tracker on a tortoise so that you can easily find it. Once […]
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How To Tell If Your Tortoise Is Pregnant [5 Signs]
Tortoises are oviparous vertebrates that can’t be pregnant because they lay eggs to reproduce. Instead, they become gravid, which means that they carry eggs. A female may be gravid at […]
Why Does My Tortoise Chase Me?
It can be surprising when a placid tortoise suddenly chases after you. You may find the tortoise chasing you during mealtimes and pursuing you around the house when you let […]
Is It Normal for A Baby Tortoise To Sleep A Lot?
Baby tortoises can spend almost the entire day sleeping. If a baby tortoise is rarely awake, owners may be concerned that it’s sick or injured. Depending on the species, baby […]
Why Do Tortoises Burrow Underground?
Tortoises are accomplished at digging, using a scratch-dig method that has served them well for thousands of years. So, tortoises will burrow underground if their enclosure bedding is deep enough. […]
Can You Train A Tortoise To Use A Litter Box?
Does your tortoise defecate too close to its food or soil in its drinking water? If so, you may train your tortoise to use a litter tray instead. Training your […]
How To Treat Mouth Rot in Tortoises
Tortoises naturally have bacteria in their mouths, which is a harmonious relationship until their immune system ceases to function efficiently. A virus, fungus, or bacterial infection can overwhelm the tortoise, […]
How To Tell If A Tortoise Has Worms
Every tortoise carries worms. However, if a tortoise’s natural immunity is compromised by stress, hibernation, or sickness, these parasites could adversely affect its health. You can tell your tortoise has […]
What Do Tortoises Love To Eat?
Tortoises like variety and color in their meals. Wild tortoises forage for hours throughout the day, seeking out weeds, flowers, leafy greens, and grasses. Their meals will change daily, and […]